Maytag HE2930T, HE3940T, HE3940L Instructions for Installation contd, Convertible Lower Element

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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)

The Convertible Lower

Element

The Upper Element, is a conventional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rat- ing plate on water heater).

The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted

from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system.

Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.If after reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not

understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at 1- 800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer.

&WARNING

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check

the (1) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 60°C or equiva-

lent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conform with this manual, local codes and electric utility rules. Failure to comply can result in DEATH, SERI-

OUS BOD LY NJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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NOTE: Whether or not the element 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 access panel.

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