Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Converting the Lower
Element (cont'd)
2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access
panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.
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 |
3. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening. | provided into terminal | 3. |
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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.
4.Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the ter- minal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can be
removed from the thermostat.
Lift out tab to unclip terminaJ cover from
thermostat
TERMINAL COVER
CLIPPED TO THER-
MOSTAT AT THIS
POINT_
PLASTIC TABS ON
mOTH SIDES OF
TERMINAL COVER HOLD IT IN PLACE.
THERMOSTAT
BRACKET
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8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical connection.
AWARNING
Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a Ere which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
I PROPERTY DAMAGE,
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