Kenmore 153.31206 Owner's Manual page 11

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access
panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing
the accesspanel, and remove panel.
NOTE: Whether or not the dement conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked.' Using a hard point ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower accesspanel.
Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag
contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water
heater.
CONVERSION PARTS
BUSS BAR
3. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
1. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power
supply to the water heater.
_,WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
4, Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the ter-
minal cover from the thermostat, The terminal cover can be
removed from the thermostat.
!..ift out tab to _lIp
termF_d c_er from
t_'mo_
JACg,ET
TERMINAl- COVER
MII_-rAT AT THIS
POINT
LOVVER THERMOSTAT
HOLDITIN
PLACE.
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