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9
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, make sure that the
(1) power supply is 240 volts, (2) the wiring is 10 gauge AWG
@ Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) the circuit breakers
or fusing are 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.
FIGURE 6.
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.
Water Piping
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended
to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which
will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing
needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water
than others. These include the elderly, children, the infi rm, or
physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in
your home fi ts into one of these groups or if there is a local code
or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water
tap, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using
the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfi es your hot
water needs, a means such as a mixing valve should be used at
the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater.
Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware
stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the
valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat,
read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual.
See Figure 7 (below) for mixing valve usage.
FIGURE 7.
Figure 8 shows the attachment of the water piping to the
water heater. The water heater is equipped with 3/4” water
connections.
If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such
as one having a back-fl ow preventer, check valve, water meter
with a check valve, etc... in the cold water supply; means must
be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility
or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation.
NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter
before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection.
Do not solder the water supply lines directly to the cold water
inlet. It will harm the dip tube and damage the tank.
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