Heating Elements

Electrical Connections

Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the water heater is full of water and that the manual shut-off valve in the cold water supply line is open. If the heating elements are not completely immersed in water at all times, they will be damaged (burned-out) if energized for even a short period of time. The warranty does not cover burned-out heating elements. Check the rating plate and wiring diagram before proceeding. This electric water heater was built and wired in accordance with the Underwriters Laboratories testing approvals requirements. The temperature-limiting device is of the manual reset, trip-free type and has been factory installed to interrupt all ungrounded power supply conductors in the event of thermostat failure. The plumbing supplier in your area ordered this water heater wired at the factory to comply with existing area codes, but local utility codes may require or allow other circuitry. Consult your local power company to determine the correct electrical hook-up in order to meet local utility and building codes and in order to obtain the most economical rates. All electrical connections to elements, thermostats, and contactors (certain models) have been made at the factory. DO NOT alter any of the internal wiring. Wiring connections may loosen during shipment. Check all connections for tightness.

To make the wiring connections to a power supply, follow the steps below.
A) Open cover door of the control box.
B) Bring the power leads from an adequately fused disconnect switch			(not
furnished with the water heater due to varying state and local		codes) and
connect to the terminal block. Where long runs, local	ordinances or utility
company necessitates, an increase in size may be	required.
C) This water heater must be properly grounded. A ground lug is		provided
within the electrical control box for connection to a properly		sized
ground. (See wiring diagram for minimum required ground size.		Wiring
diagram is located on the inside door of the control box)
D) Close cover door of the control box.

To replace heating elements, disconnect power to the water heater, drain tank and replace element. To remove a heating element, use a 1 1/2” screw type element wrench available from most supply houses. Do not over-tighten the new element, as this will cause distortion in the new element gasket. Once the element has been replaced, follow the instructions “To Fill The Water Heater”. It is imperative that the water heater is full before power is restored to the heating elements.

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238-16152-00F specifications

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