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Abbreviations Found I nThis instruction M anual:
ULo Underwriters
Laboratories
Inc.
NEC
- National
Electrica!
Code
ANSI
-American
National
Standards
Institute
* Read the "Safety
Precautions"
section,
page 2 of this manual
first and then
the entire
manual
carefully.
If you don't
follow
the safety
rules, the water
heater
wil! not operate
properly.
It
could
cause
DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY
AND/OR
PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
This
manual
contains
instructions
for
the
installation,
operation,
and maintenance
of this electric
water
heater.
It
also contains
warnings
throughout
the manual
that you must
read and be aware
of. Al! warnings
and all instructions
are
essential
to the proper
operation
of the water
heater
and
your safety.
Since
we cannot
put everything
on the first few
pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFOREATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL
OR OPERATE
THE WATER
HEATER.
The installation
must
conform
with
the instructions
in this
manual;
electric
company
rules;
and Local Codes,
or in the
absence
of Local Codes,
with the current
edition
of the NEC,
National
Electrical
Code,
NFPA
70. This
publication
is
available
from
your
local
government
or public
library
or
electric
company
or by writing
UndeP, A/riters Laboratories
Inc.
333 Pfingsten
Road,
Northbrook,
IL 60062.
If after reading
this manual
you have any questions
or do not
understand
any portion
of the instructions,
cal! Sears
Service
Center.
Carefully
plan the place where
you are going to put the water
heater.
Correct
electrical
wiring
and connections
are very
important
in preventing
death
from possible
electrical
shock
and fires.
Examine
the location
to ensure
the water
heater
complies
with the "Facts
to Consider
About
the Location"
section.
For California
installation
this water
heater
must
be braced,
anchored,
or strapped
to avoid falling
or moving
during
an
earthquake.
See
instructions
for
correct
installation
procedures.
Instructions
may
be obtained
from
your
local
dealer,
wholesaler,
public
utilities
or California
Office
of the
State Architect,
400 P Street,
Sacramento,
CA 95814.
Massachusetts
Code
requires
this
water
heater
to be
installed
in accordance
with
Massachusetts
248-CMR
2.00:
State
Plumbing
Code
and
248oCMR
5.00.
In
the
commonwealth
of Massachusetts,
this
product
must
be
installed
by a licensed
plumber
or gasfitter.
MODEL
NUMBER
153.313140
153.313242
153.313340
153.313442
153.313640
TANK
CAPACITY
IN GALLONS
30
38
30
4O
5O
DIMENSIONS
BNiNCHES
DIA.
HEIGHT
22
30
23
31 1/2
18
46 1/2
18
59 1/2
22
48
RECOVERYRATE
GALSPERHOUR
@90°F RiSE
17.3
17.3
17.3
17.3
17.3
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
AT 240 VOLTS
3800
3800
3800
3800
3800
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE*
(GAUGE}
12
12
12
12
12
MAXIMUM
FUSE OR
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SIZE
(AMPS}
2O
2O
2O
2O
2O
*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.
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