Filling The Water Heater; Wiring Diagram - Kenmore 33124 - Power Miser 12 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
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CAUTION
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JNever use this water heater unlessit is completely full of J
Jwater. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- J
Jment, the tank must be filled with water. Water mustJ
Jflow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"[
j power. [
To fill the water heater with water:
Wiring
A CAUTION ]
Never use this wat_ss it is completelyJ
full of water. To prevent damage to the tank andJ
heating element, the tank must he filled with water. J
Water must flow from the hot water faucet beforeJ
turning "ON" power. J
• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the tight (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater.
• Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is in use.
• To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until
a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water
heater and the piping.
• Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Wiring Diagram
STANDARD WIRING FOR
2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS
240 VOLT SINGLE ELEMENT
TO ELECTRIC
POWER SUPPLY
-__HE LOWER
ATING ELEMENT
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water hearer. You must obey local codes and electric company
requirements when you install this wiring.
lfyou are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you
have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to con-
nect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a com-
petent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for
a professional
electrician.
A WARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLT-
AGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one
type voltage only. Check the rating plate near the
bottom access panel for the correct voltage. DO
NOT use this water heater with any voltage other
than the one shown on the model rating plate.
Failure to use the correct voltage can cause prob-
lems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODI-
LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have
any questions or doubts consult your electric
company.
&CAUTION
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box
was aluminum for your old water heater, replace it
with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing
aluminum wire, have the connection at the water
heater made by a competent electrician. Contact
your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional
electrician.
1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when
working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit
breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate
disconnect switch.
2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or
circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and
have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in the
"Product Specifications" section for the correct size wire and
fuse or circuit bteaker.
3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:
A. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,
aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The material shall
be of one continuous length without a splice or joint.
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