153326462 Owner’s Manual

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Filling the Water Heater

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 ﬁ lled with water. Water must ﬂ ow from the hot water

faucet before turning “ON” power.

To ﬁ ll the water heater with water:

1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to

the right (clockwise). The drain valve is located on the lower

front of the water heater.

2. 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.

3. To ensure complete ﬁ lling of the tank, allow air to exit by

opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until

a constant ﬂ ow is obtained. This will let air out of the water

heater and the piping.

4. Check all new water piping for leaks. Repair as needed.

Converting the Lower Element

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

operate at 3800 watts. The lower element can be converted to

operate at 5500 watts. Refer to Facts to Consider About the

Convertible Lower Element section.

The Upper Element, (if double element model) is a conventional

3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on

240 volts. (See rating plate on the 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.

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.

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.

FIGURE 11.

Necessary element conversion parts are located in a small bag

contained within the electrical junction box on top of the water heater.

FIGURE 12.

1. Before beginning the conversion turn “OFF” electric power

supply to the water heater.

FIGURE 13.

2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access

panel of the water heater. Remove the screw securing the

access panel, and remove panel.

FIGURE 14.

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