Kenmore 153.318131 Water Heater User Manual


 
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Converting the Element
(cont'd)
2. The convertible element is located behind the large access
panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing
the access panel, and remove panel.
3. Remove tape and the insulation pad to expose the terminal
cover over the element.
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5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move
the looped end of the wire aside.
6. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over ter-
minals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra
screw provided into terminal 3.
7. The wire removed from terminal 2 has a looped end. It must
remain looped and now be placed (as shown) on top of the
buss bar, over the opening of terminal 2, and secured using
the remaining screw.
4. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the
thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the
thermostat.
_,WARNING I
Failure to tighten terminal screwscan causea fire which
can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
8. _l]ghtenterminals 2 and 3 to ensureproper electricalconnection.
9. Replace terminal cover on the thermostat, making sure the
notch is in place over the tab.
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