Kenmore 153.320490 HT 40 GAL Water Heater User Manual


 
Installation Instructions (cont'd)
2. The convertible dement is located behind the lower access
panel of the water heater. Remove the two screws securing
the accesspanel, and removepanel.
5. Lower Element: LiE out the tab as shown to undip the ter-
minal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now
be removed from the thermostat.
3. Remove the adjustment dial from the thermostat by gently
pulling it directly away from the thermostat.
4. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
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TERMINAL COYER
CLIPPED TO TILER-
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POINT
! LOWER THERMOSTAT
PLASTIC TABS ON
TERMINAL COVER
HOLD IT IN
PLACE,
6. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, andmove
the looped end of the wire aside.
7. The buss bar is labeled 5500 W. Place the buss bar over
terminals 2 and 3 with the 5500 W visible. Install the extra
screw provided into terminal 3.
5500W
8. 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.
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