Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Converting the Lower

Element (cont'd)

5.Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped end of the wire aside.

6.The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over termi- nals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra screw

provided into terminal 3.

7.The wire removed from terminal 2 has a looped end. It must remain looped and now be placed (as shown) on top of the buss bar, over the opening of terminal 2, and secured using the remaining screw.

10.Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element.

11. Replace the access panel.

12. Com!_lete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn

 

ON

electric power to the water heater _ filling the

 

tank

with water.

8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper

electrical

1

connection.

 

_, WARNING

 

I Failureto tighten terminal screws cancausea fire which I

I can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,OR

PROPERTYDAMAGE,

,,

9.Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over the element making sure that the locking tabs on the ter- minal cover are in place.

AWARNING

Hake sure the thermostat is Rush against the tank, the

terminal cover is in place, and the insulation is replaced. ] Failure to do so can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY

] INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

A CAUTION

I

Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of ] water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- { ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I

fiow from the hot water faucet before turning "OH"

 

power

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