Kenmore 153.327366, SHORT, 153327465 40 GAL Filling the Water Heater, Converting the Lower Element

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nstallation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

To fill the water heater with water:

. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to

the right (clockwise).. The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater.

=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,

•To insure 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.

ACAUTION

Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"

power,

•Check all new water piping for leal_ Repair as needed,

Converting the Lower

Element

These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or operate the water heater. The water beater is factory set to oper-

ate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to oper- ate at 5500 watts, Refer to the Facts to Consider About the

Convertible Lower Element" section.

The Upper Element, (ira double element model) is a conven- tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated

wattage on 240 volts.. (See rating 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.

If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do not understand any portion, call Sears Service Center.

AWARNING

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the

(I)power supply...mustbe 240 volts, (2) wiring... 10 gauge AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, 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, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the

model rating plate must be marked. Using a hardpoint ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.

Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater°

CONVERSION PARTS

SCRE_W

BUSS BAR

Io Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI 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

DAHAGE.

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