Facts To Consider About The Location; Facts To Consider About The Convertible Element - Kenmore 153.31206 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water
heater, because the placement is a very important consideration
for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most
economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intend-
ed 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 cen-
tralized with the water piping system as possible. This water
h eater, 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 man-
ner that if the tank or any connections should leak, 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 available at your local Sears stores. Such a drain
pan must be piped to an adequate drain. Under no cir-
cumstances is tbe manufacturer or Sears to be held
liable for any water damage in connection with this water
beater.
_, CAUTION
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The
water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Lower Element
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 (if a double dement model) of the water
heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500
watts on a 240 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.
AWARNING
Before making tbe conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(I) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10
gauge AWG, Type TW_ 60C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fus ng capable of 30 amp loading. Also, the
installation must conform with this manual local codes i
and electr c ut ty rules. Failure to comply can result in i
DAMAGE.DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
ELECTRIC 1
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 accesspanel.