Filling The Water Heater; Wiring; Product Specifications - Kenmore 153.31242 Use And Care Manual

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that
(1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-
pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually
discharged wilt not cause any bodily injury or property damage
because the water may be extremely hot.
If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset
and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water
inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and
replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.
HOT COLD
HOT COLD
FLOOR DRAIN_
FIGURE 10.
Filling the Water Heater
TEMPERATURE-
PRESSURE
J RELIEF
VALVE
-- DISCHARGE PIPE
(Do not cap or plug)
I
Property Damage Hazard
• Avoid water heater damage.
• Fill tan kwith water before operating.
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.
To fill the water heater with water:
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower
front of the water heater.
2. 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.
3. To ensure 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.
4. Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Wiring
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 connect
the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent
electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a
professional electrician.
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.
Fire Hazard / 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.
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
disconnect 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 copperctad 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.
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