Wiring - Kenmore 153.317232 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Wiring
_E,CAUTION .
Never use this water heater unlessit is completely full of I
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I
I ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I
I flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" I
I power I
B. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or elec-
trical 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:
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water beater. 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 con-
nect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a com-
petent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for
a professional electrician.
_WARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLT-
AGE 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 prob-
lems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODI-
LY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have
any questions or doubts consult your electric
company.
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2.
3.
The length in any ground return path does not exceed
6 feet.
The circuit conductors contained therein are protect-
ed by overcurrentdevices rated at 20 amperes or tess.
The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
approved for grounding. For complete grounding
details and all allowable exceptions, refer to the latest
edition of the National Electrical Code.
4. A,standard ½" conduit opening has been made in the
water heater junction box for the conduit connection.
5. Use wire nuts and connect the p,ower 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 heaters junction box. Connect ground
wire to this location.
7.
Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw
provided.
ACAUTION
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
electr_cmn.
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 dis-
connect 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.
GREEN GROUND SCREW
JUNCTION _ _\\LkN
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ON/OFF
SWITCH
.....-(120VMODELS
ONLY)
CONDUIT
TO POWER
SUPPLY
3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:
A. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,
aluminum, or copperdad aluminum. The material shall
be of one continuous length without a splice or joint.
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