Maytag HE21250T, HE31250T, HE31250S, HE31282T Customer Information, Product Specifications, 003800I

Customer Information

Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new

water heater be professionally installed, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899for recommended installers,

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual

U.L.- Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062

National Electrical Code-This publication is available from

your local government or public library or electric company or by writing to U.L. above.

ANSI-American National Standards Institute

•Read the "Safety Instructions" section, pages 2 and 3 of this

manual first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not oper-

ate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, oper- ation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must read and be aware o£ All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and

your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

°The installation must conform with the instructions in this

manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the

National Electrical Code. This publication is available from

your local government or punic library or electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten

Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

•If after reading this manual you have any questions or do

not understand a W portion of the instructions, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized

servicer.

•Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the

water heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very important in preventing death from possible electrical

shock and fires.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with the "Locating the New Water Heater" section.

•For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an

earthquake. See instructions for correct installation proce-

dures. Instructions may be obtained from the California office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA

95814.

•Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:

State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00.

Product Specifications

Model		HE21240S		HE21250S		HE21250T		HE21282T
		HE31240S		HE31250S		HE31250T		HE31282T
Tank Capacity
In Gal (Liters)		40			50	50		80
Element	Upper	3800			3800	3800		3800
Wattage						003800I		38®I 5500
.,240voi,Low380015500380015er
Recovery Rate
In Gals	Upper	17.3			17.3	17.3		17.3
Per Hr.
@ 90OFRise	Lower	17.3	25	17.3	25	17.3	25	17.3	25
Diameter		22"			24"	22"		26.25"
Height		48.5"			48"	58.5"		62"
Maximum	Fuse or
Circuit Breaker Size		20	30	20	30	20	30	20	30
Minimum
Wire Size (Gauge)		12	10	12	10	12	10	12	10

•Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If dlstance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code.

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