Kenmore 32636 Operation Manual - Page 5

INTRODUCTION Thank You for purchasing a Sears water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, 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: UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. NEC - National Electrical Code ANSI - American National Standards Institute • Read the "General Safety" section, page 3 of this manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you 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. All warnings 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 this manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the current edition of the NEC - National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication is available from your local government or public library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 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 the 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. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gasfitter. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 153.326362 153.326363 153.326462 153.326463 153.326562 153.326563 153.326662 153.326663 153.326762 153.326763 153.326862 153.326863 TANK CAPACITY IN GALLONS 333000 444000 555555 555000 444000 445770 DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (mm) RECOVERY RATE GALS.PER HOUR DIA. HEIGHT @900F Rise 111888...000 (((444555777))) 444666...555 (((111111888111))) 17.3 25.0 111888...000 (((444555777))) 555999...555 (((111555111111))) 17.3 25.0 222000...555 (((555222111))) 666000...222555 (((111555333000))) 17.3 25.0 222333...000 (((555888444))) 444999...000 (((111222444555))) 17.3 25.0 222000...555 (((555222111))) 444444...000 (((111111111888))) 17.3 25.0 222666...555 (((666777333))) 333444...000 (((888666444))) 17.3 25.0 ELEMENT WATTAGE @ 240 VOLTS UPPER 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 LOWER 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 MINIMUM WIRE SIZE* (GAUGE) 12 10 12 10 12 10 12 10 12 10 12 10 MAXIMUM FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZE (AMPS) 20 30 20 30 20 30 20 30 20 30 20 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. 5