Filling The Water Heater; Wiring Diagram; Wiring - Sears 153.313230 Owner's Manual

Filling the Water Heater
To fill the water heater with water:
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han-
dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is 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 insure 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.
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
filled with 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.
4. Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Wiring Diagram
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CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank andheatlng ele-
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "on"
power.
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of
the water heater. 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 connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain
the service of a competent electrician. Contact your Sears
salesperson to arrange for a professional electrician.
WARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type volt-
age 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 problems which can result
in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. If
you have any questions or doubts consult your electric
company.
CAUTION
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was
aluminum for your old water heater, replace it with cop-
per 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 electrician.
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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 disconnect switch.
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 "Specifications" section for the correct
size wire and fuse or circuit breaker.
3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:
A. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of cop-
per, aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The mate-
rial shall be of one continuous length without a
splice or joint.
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