Filling The Water Heater; Wiring - Kenmore 153.321160 Use & Care Manual

Filling the Water Heater

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 fi lled with water. Water must fl ow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power.
To fi ll the water heater with water:
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower
front of the water heater.
2. 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.
3. To ensure complete fi lling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until
a constant fl ow is obtained. This will let air out of the water
heater and the piping.
4. Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.

Wiring

You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company
requirements when you install this wiring.
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you
have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to connect
the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a competent
electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a
professional electrician.
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This
water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the
rating plate for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater
with any voltage other than the one shown on the model rating
plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems
which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts
consult your electric company.
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum
for your 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 a competent electrician. Contact your Sears
salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician.
1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working
on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker or fuse
block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect switch.
2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or circuit
breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and have its
own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in the Product
Specifi cations section for the correct size wire and fuse or circuit
breaker.
3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:
a. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,
aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The material
shall be of one continuous length without a splice or joint.
b. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or
electrical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding
means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
approved for grounding.
c. Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing
shall be permitted for grounding if all the following
conditions are met:
• The length in any ground return path does not
exceed 6 feet.
• The circuit conductors contained therein are protected by
overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.
• The conduit or tubing is terminated in fi ttings approved for
grounding.
For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions,
refer to the current edition of the NEC - National Electrical Code
NFPA 70.
Figures 13 & 14 are provided as reference drawings. Always
reference the wiring diagram located on the water heater for the
correct electrical connections and connect the electrical supply to
the water heater in accordance with local utility requirements and
codes.
When installing the electrical wiring to the water heater:
4. Although this water heater is equipped with "Dry Fire" protection
circuitry, be sure tank is completely filled with water, and all air is
purged from the tank before making any electrical connections.
See "Draining and Flushing Section".
5. Turn off power to the electrical wiring for the water heater at the
circuit breaker/fuse box.
6. Remove the left louvered access panel (when facing the water
heater) by loosening the screws securing it to the water heater.
7. Loosen and set aside the screws securing the electrical
junction box cover to the water heater.
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FIGURE 12.