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Installation
Instructions
(cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Facts to Consider About The
Location
Convertible
Lower Element
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
water heater, because the placement is a very important consid-
eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for
the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is
not intended for outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
• The
location
selected should
be indoors
as close to and as
centralized
with
the water piping
system
as possible.
This
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually
leak.
Do not install without
adequate
drainage
provisions
where
water flow will cause damage.
_,CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner
that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of
water will not cause damage to the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are avail-
able at your local Sears stores. Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is
the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water
damage in connection with this water heater.
The Upper
Element
(if a double element
model), is a conven-
tional
3800 watt
element
which
only
operates
at its rated
wattage on 240 volts. (See rating plate on water heater).
The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from
operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts on a 24O volt system.
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If after
reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not under-
stand any portion, call Sears Service Center.
_,WARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(I) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring... 10 gauge
AWG, Type TW, 60oc or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fusing...capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the
installation must conform with this manual, local codes
and electric utility rules. Failure to comply can result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
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INSTALLATION
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water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subjectto physicaldamage by a moving veh c e.
• The location
selection
must provide adequate
clearances
for
servicing and proper operation
of the water heater.
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked. Using a hardpoint ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
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