Filling The Water Heater; Converting The Lower Element - Kenmore Power Miser 12 153.320392 HT Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
To fill the water hearer with water:
• Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of
the water hearer.
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.
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.
A CAUTION
Never usethis water heater unlessit is completely full of
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele-
ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON"
power.
Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.
Converting the Lower
Element
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked. Using a haxdpoint ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag
contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water
heater.
These instructions only cover the conversion of the convertible
element, read this entire manual before attempting to install or
operate the water heater. The water heater is factory set to oper-
ate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to oper-
ate at 5500 watts. Refer to the "Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Lower Element" section.
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 240 volt system.
If after reading these instructions and this manual, if you do not
understand any portion, call Sears Service Center.
CONVERSION PARTS
BUSS BAR
I. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power
supply to the water heater.
AWARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(I) power supply...mustbe 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge
AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fusing...capableof 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.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heaterp make
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
I DAMAGE.
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