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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
To fill the water heater with water:
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WARNING
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
Before making the conversion
to 5500 watts, check
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front
the
(1) power
supply..,
must
be 240 volts,
.(2)
of the water heater,
wiring..,10
gauge AWG @ Type TW, 600C or eqmva-
2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater,
lent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing...capable
of
30 amp loading. Also, the installation must conform
NOTE:Thecoldwatersupplyvalvemustbeleftopen
with
this manual,
local codes and electric
utility
when the water heater is in use.
rules. Failure to comply
can result in DEATH, SERI-
3. To insure complete fdling of the tank, allow air to exit by
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run
until a constant flow is obtained. This wiU let air out of the
water heater and the piping.
&CAUTION
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
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water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
before turn ng "ON" power.
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4. Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed,
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Converting the Lower
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Element
These instructions only cover the conversion of the convert-
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
ible element, read this entire manual before attempting to
model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink
install or operate the water heater. The water heater is factory
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
set to operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be con-
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
vetted to operate at 5500 watts. Refer to "The Convertible
Lower Element" section.
Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag
contained within the large plastic manual envelope attached
The Upper Element is a conventional 3800 watt element
to the side of the water heater.
which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rat-
ing plate on water heater).
CONVERSION
PARTS
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted
from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 240 volt sys-
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tern.
If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do
not understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at
1-800-788-8899
for an authorized servicer.
BUSS BAR
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