N Facts M Consider About The Location; Facts M Consider About The Convertible Element - Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.318131 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location
Facts to Consider About The
Convertible 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 he
observed.
• The location selected should be indoors as close to and as cen-
tralized 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.
A 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 hardware store. Such a
drain pan must be piped to an adequate drain.
The element 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 this
manual is missing contact the retailer or manufacturer.
If after reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not
understand any portion, call the Sears Service Center.
AWARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(I) power supply..must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10
gauge AWG, Type TW, 60°C 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.
A CAUTION
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The I
water heater must be located andlor protected so it is
not subject to phys ca damage by a mov ng 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 hard point ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.