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Installation
Instructions
(cont'd)
Filling the Water
Heater
A CAUTION
Never usethis water heater unlessit 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
_b fill the water heater with water:
Wiring
CAUTION
J
Never use this water heater unless it is completely J
full of water. To prevent
damage to the tank and J
heating element, the tank must be filled with water. J
Water
must flow from the hot water faucet before
turn ng ' ON ' power.
• 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.
• _b 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
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JUNCTION
BLACK
RED
_E
LOWER
ATING
ELEMENT
You must provide all 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 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.
AWARNING
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.
A 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 dis-
connect 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 breaker.
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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