Wiring - Maytag PerformaHJ6301JRT2 User Manual

Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Wiring
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C. Flexible metal conduit or 3 metallic tubing shall be permit-
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
ted for grounding if all the following conditions are met:
full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and 1. The length in any ground return path doesnot exceed
heating element, the tank must be filled with 6 feet.
water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet 2. The circuit conductors contained therein are protected
before turning on power, by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.
3. The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the approved for grounding.
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions,
requirements when you install this wiring, refer to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if 4. A standard 1/2"conduit opening has been made in the water
you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to heater junction box for the conduit connection.
connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a 5. Wiring Diagrams (See "Wiring Diagrams" Section) have
competent electrician. Call Maytag Customer Service at been supplied showing the two most common types of con-
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer, nections between the water heater and the power supply.
You can easily see which type connection you have by
WARNING
removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater.
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE A. TwoWire Connection Diagrams: is the most common
ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type requiring you to simply connect red to red, black to black,
voltage only. Check the rating plate near the bot- and the ground wire to the green ground screw in the june-
tom access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOT
tion box of the water heater.
use this water heater with any voltage other than
B. ThreeWire
Connection Diagram: is used when you are
the one shown on the model rating plate. Failure to connecting the water heater to power a supply that has a
use the correct voltage can cause problems which
can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
"Time Clock" or "OffPeak" Meter. To make these connec-
PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or
tions refer to block I or 2 in this wiring diagram for the type
doubts consult your electric company,
of system you have.
NOTE: If you have purchased a three wire connection
A CAUTION
water heater but you are not on a "Time Clock" or "Off
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box Peak" meter and have a standard two wire connection
was aluminum for your old water heater;, replace it power supply, simply foUow the connection diagram in
with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing
block 3 of the Three Wire Connection Diagram.
aluminum wire, have the connection at the water
heater made by a competent electrician. Call 6. Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the
i Mayta_ Customer Service at %800-788-8899 for an , . .
authorized servicer, wires inside the water heaters junction.
1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when 7. The water heater must be electrically "grounded" by the
working on the water heater, This could be with a circuit installer. A green ground screw has been provided on the
breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate dis- water heater's junction box. Connect ground wire to this
connect switch, location.
8. Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw provided.
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: co
A. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,
aluminum, or copperelad aluminum. The material shall _GsG__
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.
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