Kenmore 153.318032 Owner's Manual page 14

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 water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "oN" power
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 near the bottom access panel 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 Specifications" 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 fittings approved
for grounding.
for complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions,
refer to the current edition of the NEC - National Electrical Code
NfPA 70.
4. A standard 1/2" conduit opening has been made in the water
heater junction box for the conduit connection.
5. use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to the
wires inside the water heater's junction box.
6. The water heater must be electrically "grounded" by the
installer. A green ground screw has been provided on the
water heater's junction box. Connect ground wire to this
location.
7. replace the wiring junction cover using the screw provided.
8. replace the cabinet top. Put it on the clips, almost to the back,
push down and then push back.

FIGURE 23.