Installation instructions (cont’d), Filling the water heater, A caution – Kenmore 153.327366 User Manual
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Installation Instructions (cont’d)
Filling the Water Heater
To fill the watet heater with water:
•
Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (cloclcwise). 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-
A CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON*’
power.
• Check all new water piping for lealts,. Repair as needed.
Converting the Lower
Element
These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible
element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or
operate the water heater. The water heater ts 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.
conven-
The Upper Element, (if a double clement model) is a <
tional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated
wattage on 240 volts, (See raring 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.
A WARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(!) power sypply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring... 10 gauge
AWeS, Type TW, 60“C or equivalent, 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, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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NOTE; Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model radng 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 tn a small bag
contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water
heater,
CONVERSION PARTS
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1. Before beginning the conversion turn “OFF” electric power
supply
TO
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A WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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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