Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
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 on the lower front of the water heater,
2.Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater,
NOTE:Thecoldwatersupplyvalvemustbeleftopen when the water heater is in use.
3.To insure complete fdling 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 wiU let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
&CAUTION
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 I water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
before turn ng "ON" power.
_k WARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check
the (1) power supply.., must be 240 volts, .(2) wiring..,10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 600C or eqmva-
lent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conform
with this manual, local codes and electric utility rules. Failure to comply can result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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4. Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed,
Converting the Lower
Element
These instructions only cover the conversion of the convert-
ible element, read this entire manual before attempting to
install or operate the water heater. The water heater is factory
set to operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be con- vetted to operate at 5500 watts. Refer to "The Convertible
Lower Element" section.
The Upper Element is a conventional 3800 watt element
which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rat-
ing 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 sys-
If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do
tern.
not understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at
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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 PARTS
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