Filling The Water Hearer; Wiring - Kenmore THE ECONOMIZER 153.332861 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Filling the Water Heater
A CAUTION J
Never usethis water heater unlessit iscompletelyfired with J
water. To preventdamageto the tank, the tank must be filled
with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet
beforeturn ng ON gasto the water heater.
"Ib fill the water heater 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 heater.
• 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.
• "Ib 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.
• Check all new water piping fbr leaks. Repair as needed.
Wiring
USE WITH POWER CORD
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water heater. You must obey local 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 in your ability to connect the wiring to this
water heater, obtain the service of a competent electrician or
contact your local electric utility.
AWARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE TYPE VOLTAGE
ONLY: Thiswater heater isequipped for 110/120 voltsonly.DO
NOT USE THIS WATER HEATER WITH ANY VOLTAGE
OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN ABOVE.Failureto usethe
correctvoltage cancauseproblems whichcan result in DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTYDAMAGE. If you
haveanyquestions or doubts consult yourelectriccompany.
CAUTION
If wiring from the fuse box or circuit breaker box was alu-
minum for the old water heater,replace it with copper wire.
If you wish to reuse the existing aluminum wire, havethe
connectionat the water heater made by a competent elec-
trician. Contact a localelectrical contractor and/or the local
electric utility.
The water heater comes equipped with a 7 foot power cord
which can be used to connect to a 110/120 volt power source if,
(1) local codes allow, and (2) there is a three prong receptacle
available. This unit must have a grounded outlet to operate.
7" MAXIMUM
CORD LENGTH
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USE WITHOUT POWER CORD
If power cord cannot be used, then follow these wiring instruc-
tions.
1. Provide a way to ea_sily shut off'the electric power when work-
ing on the water heater. This could be with a circuit breaker
or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate disconnect
switch.
2. 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.
WIRENUTS
You must provide all wiring, (1) to a receptacle or, (2) between
the water heater and junction box when the power cord is not
used.
AWARNING I
Do not usean extension cord.If there isnot a suitable recepta-
cle and/orlocalcodes prohibituseof a powercord,fieldwiring
mustbe provided.
GROUND SCREW
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