Sears 153.335861 Filling the Water Heater, Wiring, USE with Power Cord, USE Without Power Cord

Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

ACAUTION

Never usethis water heater unlessit iscompletelyElledwith water, To preventdamageto the tank, the tank must be Elled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet

before turning "ON" gasto 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.

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

Wiring

USE WITH POWER CORD

The water heater comes equipped with a 5 foot power cord which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if,

(1)local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle available.

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You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between

the water heater and junction box when the power cord is nor used.

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 or contact your local electric utility.

AWARNING

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLTAGE

ONLY: Thiswater heaterisequippedfor 1101120voltsonly.DO

NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE.Failureto usethe

correctvoltage cancauseproblemswhichcanresultin DEATH, SERIOUSBODILY INJURYOR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you havenayquestionsor doubtsconsultyour electriccompany.

ACAUTION

If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was alu- minum for the oldwater heater,replace it with copperwire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, havethe

connectionat the water heater made by a competent elec- trician. Contact a localelectrical contractorand/or the local

electric utility.

USE WITHOUT POWER CORD

If power cord cannot be used, then follow these wiring instruc- tions.

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

circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker.

GREEN

GROUND SCREW

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Do not usean extensioncord.If there isnot a suitablerecepta-Jtie and/or localcodesprohibituseof a powercord,fieldwiringI

must be provided, J

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