Kenmore 153.37.0391HT 30 GAL Installation Instructions contd, Filling the Water Heater, Acaution

Models: 153.320891 HT 82 GAL 153.320690 HT 66 GAL 153.320490 HT 40 GAL 153.320591 HT 50 GAL 153.320491 HT 40 GAL 153.320890 HT 82 GAL 153.37.0391HT 30 GAL 153.320691 HT 66 GAL 153.320390 HT 30 GAL 153.320590 HT 50 GAL

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Installation Instructions (cont'd)

Filling the Water Heater

To fill the water heater with water:

Close the seater 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.

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

ACAUTION

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 dement, 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

Convertible Lower Element" section.

TheUpper 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.

AWARNING

Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the

(I)power supply...mustbe 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge AWG @ type T.W. 60c or equivalent, and (3) Circuit 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.

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 panel.

Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag contained within the large plastic manual envelope attached to the side of the water heater.

CONVERSION PARers

BUSS BAR

1.Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater.

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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Kenmore 153.37.0391HT 30 GAL Installation Instructions contd, Filling the Water Heater, Converting the Lower Element

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