Filling the Water Heater

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

A CAUTION

Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely full of J

water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- J ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must J

flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.

_lb fill the water heater with water:

,Close the water heater drain valve by turningthe handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater beneath the small access panel.

,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.

•*lb 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.

•Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.

Converting the 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 heater is factory set to oper-

ate at 3800 watts. The element can be converted to operate at 5500 watts. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the

Convertible Element" section.

The element of the water heater can be converted from opera- tion 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 the Sears Service Center.

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.

Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag

contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater tank cover.

CONVERSION PARTS

SCREW

BUSS BAR

1.Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply tothe water heater.

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...capableof 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.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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, SERI-

OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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