Kenmore 32986 Owners Manual - Page 5

ThankYouforpurchasinagSearswaterheaterP. roperly instalbdandmaintaineidt ,shouldgiveyouyearsoftrouble freeserviceIt.isstronglsyuggestethdatthisnewwatehr eater beprofessionailnlystalledc,ontactthelocalSearsService CenteorranySearstoreT. heywillarrangfeorprompqt,uality installatiobnySearsauthorizecdontractors. AbbreviationFsoundInThis{nstructioMn anual: UL= UnderwriteLrasboratoriIensc, 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 wil! 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 ebctric water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware of. Ai! 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 o National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. This publication is availabb 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 not understand Service Center. this manual any portion you have any questions or do of the instructions, call Sears 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 complbs 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 248oCMR 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. MODEL NUMBER 153.329262 153.329263 153.329360 153.329361 153.329460 153.329481 153.329560 153.329561 153.329660 153.329681 153.329880 153.329861 TANK CAPACITY Gab Liters 38 144 30 114 40 151 55 208 66 250 80 303 DBMENSBONS iN iNCHES (rnm) DBA. HEIGHT 25 (635) 31.5 (800) 19 (483) 47 (1,194) 19 (483) 60 (1,524) 21.5 (546) 61 (1,549) 23 (584) 61 (1,549) 25 (635) 61.5 (1,562) RECOVERY RATE GALS.PER HOUR @90°F Rise 17.3 25.0 17.3 25.0 17.3 25.0 17.3 25.0 17.3 25.0 173 25.0 ELEMENT WATTAGE @240 VOLTS UPPER 3800 3800 3800 LOWER 3800 5500 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 3800 5500 MINtMUM WiRE SIZE* {GAUGE) 12 10 12 10 12 10 12 10 12 10 12 10 MAXBMUM FUSE OR qRCUr 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.