Kenmore 153.318031, 153.318131 owner manual Wiring

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Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Wiring

CAUTIONJ

Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely full of J 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 turn ng on power.

You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you install this wiring.

If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to con- nect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a com- petent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician.

_,WARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type volt- age only. Check the rating plate near the bottom access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater with any voltage other than the one shown on the model rating plate. Failure to usethe correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS

BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questionsor doubts consult your electric company.

_t,CAUTION

If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for your old water heater, replace it with cop- per wire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, havethe connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professionalelectrician.

1.Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when work- ing on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker

or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch.

2.Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or cir-

cuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in the

"Product Specifications" section for the correct size wire and fuse or circuit breaker.

3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:

a.The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper, aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The material shall be of one continuous length without a splice or joint.

B. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or elec- trical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding

means if conduit or tubing is terminated in f]ttings approved for grounding.

C.Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be

permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are met:

1.The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet.

2.The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.

3.The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for grounding.

For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, refer to the current edition of the National Electrical Code,

NFPA 70.

4.A standard _" conduit opening has been made in the water heater junction box for the conduit connection.

5.Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the wires inside the water heater's junction box.

6.The water heater must be electrically "grounded" by the installer. A green ground screw has been provided on the

water heater's junction box. Connect ground wire to this location.

7.Replace the cabinet top, put it on the clips, almost to the back, push down and then push back.

ELECTRIC SUPPLY

:LAMP

WIRE CONNECTORS

GREEN GROUND

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153.318131, 153.318031 specifications

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