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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.

FIGURE 21,

12.Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank with water.

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Do not use this water heater with any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate.

Failure to use the correct voJtage shown on the model rating plate could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.

FIGURE 22,

improper installation and use may result

in property damage,

Fill tank with water before operation.

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.

Wiring

Improper installation and use may result

in property damage.

, FiJl tank with water before operation.

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.

You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the water heater. You must obey !ocal codes and electric company

requirements when you install this wiring.

WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the rating plate near the bottom access pane! 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.

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.

Provide a way to easily shut off the 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.

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:

The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,

aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The material

shall be of one continuous length without a splice or joint.

a.

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:

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