Installation Instructions contd | Kenmore 153.320690 HT 66 GAL

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

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Location	Convertible Lower	Element

You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consid- eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for

the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intended for outdoor installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water

heater in a new location, the following critical points must be observed.

•The location selected should be indoors as .close to and as

centralized with the water piping system as possible. This water heater, as well as all water heaters, will'eventually leak. Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where water flow will cause damage.

ACAUTION

WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of

the water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of water will not causedamage to the structure. When such locations cannot he avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail- able at your local Sears stores. Such a drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater.

A CAUTION

INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES." TheJ water heater must be located and/or protected so it is

not subjectto physicaldamage by a mov ng veh c e.

•The location selection must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.

The Upper Element (if a double element model), is a conven- tional 3800 watt el.ement 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.

Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If after reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not under- stand any portion, call Sears Service Center.

AWARNING

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the

(I)power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring... 10 gauge AWG @ type T.W. 60c 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 he ma_ked. Using a hardpoint ink

pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.

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