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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
ACAUTION
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if
Neverusethis water heaterunlessit is completely I
you haveany doubt in your abilityto connectthe wiring to
filled with water. Toprevent damage to the tank,
this waterheater,obtainthe serviceof a competentelectrician
the tank must be filledwith
water. Water must flow I
or contact your local electric utility.
from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" gas
to the water heater.
AWARNING
To fill the water heater with water:
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLT-
" Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
AGE ONLY: This water
heater
is equipped
for
110/120
volts
only. DO NOT USE THIS WATER
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front
HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE
of the water heater.
ONE SHOWN ABOVE. Failure to use the correct volt-
, Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater,
age can cause problems which can result in DEATH,
NOTE:
The cold water supply valve must he left open
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAG E. If
you have nay questions
or doubts
consult
your
when the water heater is in use.
electric company.
• 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
_ CAUTION
If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was
water heater and the piping,
aluminum for the old water heater, replace it with
• Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed,
copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing alu-
minum wire, have the connection at the water heater
W iring
made by a competent electrician. Contact a local elec-
trical contractor and/or the local electric utility.
_
USE WITH POWER CORD
The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord
USE WITHOUT
POWER
CORD
which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if,
If power cord cannot be used, then follow these wiring
(1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle
instructions.
available. This unit must have a grounded outlet to operate.
1. Provide a way to easily shut offthe 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-
i
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.
j//WIRE
NUTS
You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between the
water heater and junction box when the power cord is not used.
AWARNING
I Do not use an ext_there
is not a suit-
CONDUIT
able receptacle and/or local codes prohibit use of a
[ power cord, field wiring must be provided.
GREEN
,,
GROUND SCREW
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company
requirements when yon install this wiring.
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