Customer Information
Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new
water heater be professionally installed, call Maytag Customer Service at
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual
U.L.- Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062
National Electrical
your local government or public library or electric company or by writing to U.L. above.
•Read the "Safety Instructions" section, pages 2 and 3 of this
manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not oper-
ate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation, oper- ation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware o£ All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and
your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
°The installation must conform with the instructions in this
manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code. This publication is available from
your local government or punic library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten
Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
•If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand a W portion of the instructions, call Maytag Customer Service at
servicer.
•Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the
water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very important in preventing death from possible electrical
shock and fires.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the "Locating the New Water Heater" section.
•For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce-
dures. Instructions may be obtained from the California office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA
95814.
•Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts
State Plumbing Code and
Product Specifications
Model | HE21240S | HE21250S | HE21250T | HE21282T | |||||
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| HE31240S | HE31250S | HE31250T | HE31282T | ||||
Tank Capacity |
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In Gal (Liters) | 40 |
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| 50 | 50 |
| 80 |
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Element | Upper | 3800 |
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| 3800 | 3800 |
| 3800 |
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Wattage |
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| 38®I 5500 | |
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Recovery Rate |
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In Gals | Upper | 17.3 |
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| 17.3 | 17.3 |
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Per Hr. |
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@ 90OFRise | Lower | 17.3 | 25 | 17.3 | 25 | 17.3 | 25 | 17.3 | 25 |
Diameter | 22" |
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| 24" | 22" |
| 26.25" |
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Height | 48.5" |
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| 48" | 58.5" |
| 62" |
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Maximum | Fuse or |
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Circuit Breaker Size | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 | |
Minimum |
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Wire Size (Gauge) | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | |
•Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If dlstance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code.
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