Filling The Water Hearer; Converting The Element - Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.318131 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
A CAUTION J
Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely full of J
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- J
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must J
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"
power.
_lb fill the water heater with water:
, Close the water heater drain valve by turningthe handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water heater beneath the small access panel.
, 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.
• *lb 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 new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating 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 in a small bag
contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water
heater tank cover.
Converting the 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 is factory set to oper-
ate at 3800 watts. The element can be converted to operate at
5500 watts. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Element" section.
The element of the water heater can be converted from opera-
tion 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 the Sears Service Center.
CONVERSION PARTS
SCREW
BUSS BAR
1. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power
supply tothe water heater.
AWARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(I) power supply...mustbe 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge
AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fusing...capableof 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.
AWARNING
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, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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