Kenmore POWER MISER 152.329361 Instruction Manual page 14

11.Replace t heaccess p anel.
FIGURE 21,
12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn
"ON" electric power to the water heater after filling the tank
with water.
FIGURE 22,
improper installation and use may result
in property damage,
• Fill tank with water before operation.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of 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.
Wiring
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
, FiJl tank with water before operation.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of 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.
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water heater. You must obey !ocal 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.
Fire Hazard I Electric Shock Hazard
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Do not use this water heater with
any voltage other than shown on the
model rating plate.
Failure to use the correct voJtage
shown on the model rating plate
could result in death, serious bodily
injury, or property damage.
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WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This
water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the
rating plate near the bottom access pane! 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.
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box was aluminum
for your old water heater, replace it with copper 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.
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
"Product Specifications" section for the correct size wire and
fuse or circuit breaker.
3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:
The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,
aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The material
shall be of one continuous length without a splice or
joint.
a.
Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or
electrical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding
means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
approved for grounding.
C. Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall
be permitted for grounding if all the following
conditions are met: