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Installation
Instructions
(cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
To fill the water heater with water:
Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (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 Iet air out of the
water heater and the piping.
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water
must
flow from the hot water faucet
before
turning
"ON"
power.
Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked. Using a hardpoint
ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
Converting
the Lower
Element
Necessary
element
conversion
parts are located in a small bag
contained
within the electrical junction
box on top of the water
heater.
These instructions
only cover the conversion
of the convertible
element,
read this entire manual
before attempting
to install or
operate the water heater. The water heater is factory set to oper-
ate at 3800 watts. The lower element
can be converted
to oper-
ate at 5500 watts. Refer to the "Facts to Consider
About
the
Convertible
Lower Element"
section.
The Upper Element,
(if a double element
model)
is a conven-
tional
3800
watt element
which
only
operates
at its rated
wattage on 240 volts. (See rating plate on water heater).
The Lower
Element
of the water heater can be converted
from
operation
at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system.
CONVERSION
PARTS
BUSS BAR
1. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power
supply to the water heater.
If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do not
understand any portion, call Sears Service Center.
AWARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
( ) power suppy-must be 240 volts, (2) wir ng... 0 gauge
AWG, Type TW, 60"C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fusing...capableof 30 amp loading. Also, the
installation must conform with this Manual, local codes
and electric utility rules. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF".
FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
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