Facts To Consider About The Location; Facts To Consider About The Convertible Element - Kenmore 153 Owner's Manual

installation instructions (toni'd)
Facts to Consider About the Facts to Consider About The
Location Convertible Lower Element
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
water heater, because the placement is a veI3, important consid-
eration for the safety of the occupants in rkle building and for
the most economical use of the appliance This water heater is
not intended for outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
The location selected should be indoors as close to and as
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak_
Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where
water flow will cause damage..
CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK= Installation of the
water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if
the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of water
will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason it is
not advisable to nstal the water heater in an attic or upper
floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable
drain pan should be installed under the water heater° Drain
_ans are available at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan
must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances
is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water
damage in connection with this water heater.
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.
Read and follow water beater warnings and instructions If after
reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not under-
stand any portion, call Sears Service Center.
AWARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
AW I ) power supply..must be 240 volts, (2) wiring... 10 gauge
G, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fusing...capabte of 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.
A CAUTION
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The
water heater must be located andlor protected so it is
not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
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.