Filling The Water Heater; Converting The Lower Element - Kenmore 153.326164 Use & Care Manual

Filling the Water Heater
Property Damage Hazard
• Avoid water heater damage.
• Fill tank with water before operating.
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.
To fill 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 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.
4. Check all new water piping for leaks. 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 is factory set to
operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to
operate at 5500 watts. Refer to "Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Lower Element" section.
The Upper Element, (if double element model) is a conventional
3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on
240 volts. (See rating plate on the 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.
After reading these instructions and this manual, if you do not
understand any portion call Sears Service Center.
Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard
• Do not use this water heater with
any voltage other than shown on the
model rating plate.
Failure to use the correct voltage
shown on the model rating plate
could result in death, serious bodily
injury, or property damage.
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, make sure that the
(1) power supply is 240 volts, (2) the wiring is 10 gauge AWG
@ Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) the circuit breakers
or fusing are 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.
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.
ELECTRIC Q LISTED
WATER HEATER 932N
CAPACITY
MODEL NUMBER U,S, GAL. SERIAL NUMBER
FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH
MAXIMUM
UPPER LOWER CHECK HERE WORKING
ELEMENT ELEMENT MAXIMUM VOLTS IF INSTALLED AS PRESSURE
WATTS WATTS WATTS A.C. ONLY FACTORY EQUIPPED P.S.L
OPTIONAL WATTAGE
UPPER LOWER
ELEMENT ELEMENT MAXIMUM CHECK HERE
WATTS WATTS WATTS IF CONVERTED
WARNING
SEE CONVERSION
INSTRUCTION
FIGURE 11.
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