Kenmore 33124 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 call 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, 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062 National Electrical Code-This publication is available from your local government or public library or electric company or by writing to U.L. above. A.N.S.1.-American National Standards Institute • Read the =Safety Precautions" section, page 2 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. 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 this manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest 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 ann 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 fromyour local dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Product Specifications MODEL NUMBER 153.312161 TANK CAPACITY DIMENSIONS IN GALLONS DIAMETER IN INCHES HEIGHT RECOVERYRATE GALS. PER HOUR : @90°E RISE ELEMENT WATTAGE AT 24O VOLTS 30 22 30 17.3 3800 MINIMUM WIRE SIZE* (GAUGE) MAXIMUM FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER SIZE (AMPS) 12 2O 153.312261 40 24 31_ 17.3 3800 12 20 153.312362 30 17_ 45_ 17.3 3800 12 2O 153.312462 40 17½ 59¼ 17.3 3800 12 20 153.312562 50 19_ 56¼ 17.3 3800 12 20 *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.