Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Converting the LowerElement (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.
10.Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely covers
the thermostat and element.
11.Replace the access panel.
7. The wire removed from terminal 2 has alooped 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.
8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical
connection.
_, WARNING
I Failureto tightenterminal screwscan causeafirewhich I
I can result in DEATH, SERIOUSBODILY 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 surethe thermostat is Rush against the tank, the
terminal cover isin place,and the insulation is replaced.
]Failure to doso can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
] INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
12. Com!_lete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn
ON electric power to the water heater _ filling the
tank with water. 1
ACAUTION I
Never usethis water heater unlessit iscompletely 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 I
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