Kenmore 31813 Owners Manual - Page 4

Customer Responsibilities Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of" trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears contact the local Sears Service Center or any Sears store. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears authorized contractors. Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual U.L.-Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062 NEC - National Electrical Code ANSI -American National Standards Institute • Read the "Safety Precautions" section of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully, lfyou don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of. Allwarnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER. The installation must conform with the instructions in the manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the National Electrical Code. This publication is available from your local government or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call Sears Service Center. Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very important in preventing death from possible electrical shock and fires. Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section. For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation procedures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. • Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00: State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. Product Specifications MODEL NUMBER TANK CAPACITY IN GALLONS RECOVERYRATE DIMENSIONS IN INCHES GALS. PER HOUR WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT @90°E RISE 17.3 153.318031 27 21" 25" 36" 25.0 153.318131 4O 24" 25" 36" 17.3 25.0 ELEMENT WATTAGE AT 240 VOLTS 3800 5500 3800 5500 MINIMUM WIRE SIZE* (GAUGE) MAXIMUM FUSE OR CIRCUIT B_AKER SIZE (AMPS) 12 20 10 30 12 20 10 30 *Wiring size based on standard 60°C. copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code. 4