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Series
Nine
ELECTRIC
WATE R HEATER
USER'S GUIDE
Model
Numbers
HE2930T
HE3930T
HE2940L
HE3940 L
HE2940S
HE3940S
HE2940T
HE3940T
HE2950S
HE3950S
HE2950T
HE3950T
HE2966T
HE3966T
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FOR POTABLE WATER
LISTED
HEATING ONLY
GAMA certification applies to all residential
electricwater heaterswith capacitiesof 20 to
NOT SUITABLE FOR
120 Gallons, Input rating of 12 Kw or lessat a
SPACE HEATING
voltage
no greater
than 250 V.
Caution:
AWARNING
I
Read and Follow All
READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING
ON INSIDE
r
safety Rules and
COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
Operating
Instructions
OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
Before First Use of
Save this Manual
for Future
Reference.
This Product.
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Summary of Contents for Maytag SERIES NINE HE2940L
- Page 1 120 Gallons, Input rating of 12 Kw or lessat a voltage no greater AWARNING COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER. Save this Manual Nine than 250 V. ON INSIDE for Future Reference.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Compliance with such local requirements must be sat- isfied by the installer or end user of the water heater handi-, with a locally prescribed temperature-pressure valve installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factory furnished valve. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
1% inches greater heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances Is the manufacturer or Maytag to be held liable for any water damage in connection with this water heater. of l heater. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Product Specifications ... Accessories and Tools Needed ... Accessories ... Tools ... Instructions for Installation ... Removing the Old Water Heater ... Locating the New Water Heater ... Typical Installation ... The Convertible Lower Element ... Water Piping ... Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve ... -
Page 5: Customer Information
Maytag water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for recommended installers,... -
Page 6: Product Specifications
Maximum Fuse or Circuit Breaker Size *Minimum Wire Size (Gauge) *Wiring size based on standard 60"C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code. HE2940L HE2940S HE3940L... -
Page 7: Accessories And Tools Needed
Accessories and Tools Needed Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installa- tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your type of irtstaUation. Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 rized installer. -
Page 8: Instructions For Installation
Close the drain valve. The water heater is now completely disconnect- the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes ed and ready to be removed. If you have galvanized pipe to the water... -
Page 9: Locating The New Water Heater
1¾ inches greater than the water heater diameter and must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances Maytag to be held liable for any water damage in con- nection with this water heater. INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The water I heatermustbe locatedand/or protectedso it isnotl subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle. -
Page 10: The Convertible Lower Element
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions.If after reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not understand any portion, call Maytag Customer Service at 1- 800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer. &WARNING Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check (1) power supply...must... -
Page 11: Water Piping
It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank. 1. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The water outlet is marked hot. Connect the hot water pipe to the hot water outlet of the water heater. -
Page 12: Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve
ANSI Z21,22 and ASME, may require a valve model differ- ent from the one furnished with the water heater. Compliance with such localrequirements must be satisfied by the installer or end user of the water heater with a Iocallyprescribed temperature-pressure installed in the designated opening in the water heater in place of the factoryfurnishedvalve. -
Page 13: Filling The Water Heater
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 w_tts on a 240 volt sys- 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. - Page 14 RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel. 3. Remove the block of insulation to expose the terminal cover.
- Page 15 10. Place the insulation block back in place so that it com- pletely coversthe thermostat and element. 11. Replace the accesspanel. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" electric power to the water heater after fallingthe tank with water.
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Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT FOR 5500WAITS FOR 3800 wATrs WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERSNON-SIMULTANEOUS OPER- ATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT UPPER HEATING ELEMENT ,BUSS BAR_ FOR SSO0 WATTS... -
Page 17: 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 era competent electrician. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer,... -
Page 18: Installation Checklist
"Product Specifications" section? 3. Axe the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the water heater's junction box on the correct wire size (gauge) as 4. Is the new temperature-pressure relief valve properly shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications"... -
Page 19: Service And Maintenance
Thermostats The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at their lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce the risk of scald injury. The upper and lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which approximates 1200F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. -
Page 20: Thermostat Adjustment
120°F (Hot), it cannot be set higher than the lower thermostat setting. Read all warnings in the "Temperature Regulation" section before proceeding. UPPER THERMOSTAT 1. Turn "off" the electtic power to the water heater at the junction box. AWARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing... -
Page 21: Draining
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter. Cleaning/ are written for element cleaning for the lower element. - Page 22 Service and Maintenance (cont'd) 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
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Page 23: Element Cleaning And Replacement
11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater, 12. -
Page 24: Drain Valve Washer Replacement
Conditions" and "Operational Conditions" found in the "Troubleshooting" section of this manual. If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the opera- tion of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-g00-788-8899. heater, HANDLE AND... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Expansion tanks are available for ordering through the Maytag Customer Service. Contact the local water supplier and/or call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer for assistance in controlling these situations,... -
Page 26: Not Enough Hot Water
6. Replace the access panel. 7. Turn "ON" electric power to the water heater. _CAUTION If the high limit must be reset again, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 rized servicer to find out why the high limit turned I "OFF"... -
Page 27: Leakage Checkpoints
Troubleshooting (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many sus- pected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected. If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the... -
Page 28: Repair Parts List
3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed, order part no. 66001106 replacement element. If, at the time of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts, order part number 66001107 replacement ele- ment. (See model rating plate "IfConverted'_box). - Page 29 Wiring Diagram Section for verification. #Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized ser- vicer. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
- Page 30 3800 watt, 240 volt element order part no. 66001106 replacement element. If, at the time of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts, order part number 66001107 replacement ele- ment. (See model rating plate If Converted_box).
- Page 31 "?Refer to Wiring Diagram Section for verification. #Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized ser- vicer. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
- Page 32 Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE2950S 50 GALLON HE3950S 50 GALLON HE2950T 50 GALLON HE3950T 50 GALLON HE2966T 66 GALLON HE3966T 66 GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LOWER...
- Page 33 J'Refer to Wiring Diagram Section for verification. #Not Illustrated Now that you have purchased this water beater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized ser- vicer. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
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Page 34: Repair Parts List
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATERHEATERS MAYTAG/STATE PARTNUMBER CONVERSIONKEY MAYTAG STATE 66001007 9002437 66001008 9002436 66001009 9002435 66001010 9002403 66001011 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001014 ETC5X 66001013 ETC2X 66001015 9002401 66001021 9001584 66001052 9002059 66001053 9000308 66001054 9000309 66001055 9001591... - Page 35 Notes...
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Page 36: Warranty
The warranty is limited to the original owner of the water heater. To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was pur- chased; or call Maytag Customer Service at the number listed below. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty...