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 and pad. | 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.
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 until term hal cover from
_hermostat,
JAeKETli
TERHINALCOVER,
CLIPPED TO THER- \
MOSTAT AT THIS \
POINT\
LOWER THERHOSTAT
PLASTIC TABS ON
BOTH SIDES OF
TERHINAL COVER
HOLD IT iN
PLACE.
THERHOSTAT
/BRACKET
_TANK
ELEHENT
8.Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical connection.
&WARNING
Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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