STEPS TO INSTALL YOUR WATER HEATER (Continued)
Mixing valves for reducing point of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in branch water lines are available. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information.
WARNING
TO GUARD AGAINST SEVERE BURNS OR POSSIBLE
FATAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BE SURE TO TURN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE WATER HEATER BEFORE REMOVING ANY PANELS.
TO ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE
1.TURN OFF THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER. SWITCH OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR TURN OUT THE FUSE.
2.Remove the front panel cover (grasp with both hands and pull outward).
3.
4.Use a common blade screwdriver to adjust the element control(s) to the desired temperature setting. (FIG. 4)
WARNING
WATER TEMPERATURE OVER 125 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT CAN CAUSE BURNS OR DEATH FROM SCALDS. CHILDREN, DISABLED AND ELDERLY ARE AT HIGHER RISK OF BEING SCALDED. ALWAYS FEEL WATER BEFORE BATHING OR
SHOWERING.TEMPERATURE LIMITING VALVES WITH INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM PLUMBING SUPPLY AND HARDWARE STORES.
5.Replace the control box cover(s).
6.Replace the front panel cover.
7.Turn on the electric power supply.
to cut off power to the heating element(s). The high limit switch pro- tects the heater tank and elements
If the limit switch "opens", it must be reset. Use the following Steps.
1.TURN OFF THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER. SWITCH OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR TURN OUT THE FUSE.
2.Remove the front panel cover (grasp with both hands and pull outward).
3.Remove the upper control box cover or lower control box cover for model number 449.314410.
4.Push the reset button, on the limit switch, inward.
5.Replace the covers and tum on the electric supply. IFTHE RESET BUTTON WILL NOT STAY IN, CALL SEARS FOR SERVICE.
High
Limit
Switch
Reset
Button
Tern
Thermostat (Upper}
HIGH LIMIT SWITCH
If water should reach 190 degrees Fahrenheit in the water heater, the high limit switch (FIG. 5, Page 10) will automatically "open" the circuit
CARE OF YOUR WATER HEATER
DRAIN WATER FROM WATER HEATER
Sand, silt, dirt, scale caused by hard water, and other sediments in the cold water supply, collect in the water heater and settle to the bottom. ONCE EACH MONTH, you should clean the sediments and scale from the water heater so it will continue to work efficiently. To clean out, do the following.
1.Fasten a length of garden hose to the drain valve. Put the other end of the hose at the floor drain (FIG. 6).
WARNING
WATER FROM THE DRAIN HOSE MAY BE VERY HOT. BE SURE NO ONE IS NEAR THE DRAIN HOSE OR THEY COULD GET BURNED SEVERELY.
2.Open the drain valve and allow to run until water from the hose is clear, with no more sediments.
3. Close the drain valve and remove the drain hose.
DRAIN VALVE | _} |
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GARDEN HOSE | \ RAIN |
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