Filling the Water Heater
Property Damage Hazard
•Avoid water heater damage.
•Fill tankwith water before operating.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power. To fill the water heater with water:
1.Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower front of the water heater.
2.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.
3.To ensure 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.
4.Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Wiring
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company requirements when you install this wiring.
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician.
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the rating plate for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater with any voltage other than the one shown on the model rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult your electric company.
Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard
•Do not use this water heater with any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate.
Failure to use the correct voltage shown on the model rating plate could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for your old water heater, replace it with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, have the connection at the water heater made by a competent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician.
1.Provide a way to easily shut offthe electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch.
2.Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in the Product Specifications section for the correct size wire and fuse or circuit breaker.
3.If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:
a.The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper, aluminum, or copperctad aluminum. The material shall be of one continuous length without a splice or joint.
b.Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or electrical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for grounding.
c.Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be permitted for grounding if all the following conditions are met:
•The length in any ground return path does not exceed 6 feet.
•The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or tess.
•The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings approved for grounding.
For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions, refer to the current edition of the NEC- National Electrical Code
NFPA 70.
Figures 13 & 14 are provided as reference drawings. Always reference the wiring diagram located on the water heater for the correct electrical connections and connect the electrical supply to the water heater in accordance with local utility requirements and codes.
When installing the electrical wiring to the water heater:
4.Although this water heater is equipped with "Dry Fire" protection circuitry, be sure tank is completely filled with water, and all air is purged from the tank before making any electrical connections. See "Draining and Flushing Section".
5.Turn off power to the electrical wiring for the water heater at the circuit breaker/fuse box.
6.Remove the left louvered access panel (when facing the water heater) by loosening the screws securing it to the water heater.
7.Loosen and set aside the screws securing the electrical junction box cover to the water heater.
FIGURE 12.
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