Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling 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.
•,CAUTION[
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
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.
Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Converting the Lower
Element
These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible
element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or
operate the water heater. The water heater is factory set to oper- ate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to oper- ate at 5500 watts. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the Location" section.
The Upper Element, (if a double element model) is a conven-
tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rating plate on water heater).
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from
operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt system.
If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do not understand any portion, call Sears Service Center.
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access p_Lnel.
Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater.
CONVERSION PARTS
BUSS BAR
1.Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater.
_,WARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(I)power
breakers or fusing...capableof 30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conform with this Manual, local codes
and electric utility rules. FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF", FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
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