Maytag HRN31250P, HRN11250P, HRP31250P, HRP31240P, HRP11275P manual Filling the Water Heater, Wiring

The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. Caution should be taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line, and (2) the water manually discharged will not cause any bodily injury or property damage because the water may be extremely hot.

If after manually operating the valve, it fails to completely reset and continues to release water, immediately close the cold water inlet to the water heater, follow the draining instructions, and replace the temperature-pressure relief valve with a new one.

Filling the Water Heater

Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON” gas to the water heater.

To fill the water heater with water:

•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.

•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.

•Check all water piping and connections for leaks. Repair as needed.

Wiring

USEWITHPOWERCORD

The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if,

(1)local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong grounded receptacle available. This unit must have a grounded outlet to operate.

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You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between the water heater and junction box when power cord is not used.

Do not use an extension cord. If there is not a suitable receptacle and/or local codes prohibit use of a power cord, field wiring must be provided.

If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you have any doubt in your ability to connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician or contact your local electric utility.

If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum for the 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 competent electrician. Contact a local electrical contractor and/or the local electric utility.

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