Wiring Diagram; Wiring - Kenmore 153.313340 Owner's Manual

NOTE: The coldwater s upply valve must b e[eftopen when
thewater h eater i s inuse.
• To insure complete fi!ling 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 al! new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
You must provide al! wiring of the proper size outside of the
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company
requirements when you install this wiring.
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you
have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect
the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent
electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a
professional electrician.
Wiring Diagram
STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WmRE LEAD WATER HEATERS
240 VOLT SINGLE ELEMENT
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POWER SUPPLY
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Fire Hazard and
Electric Shock Hazard
Do not use this water heater with any
voltage other than shown on the model
rating plate.
Failure to use the correct voltage shown
on the model rating plate could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or property
damage.
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE 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 problems which can result in DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you
have any questions or doubts consult your electric company.
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.
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.
Wiring
Property Damage Hazard
Improper installation and use may result in
property damage.
Fi!l tank with water before operating.
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 breaker.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power.
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3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:
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.
B,
Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or
electrical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding
means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
approved for grounding.
C. Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall