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Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the Facts to Consider About The
Location Convertible Lower Element
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
water heater, because the placement is a very important consid-
eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for
the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is
not intended for outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
• The location selected should be indoors as .close to and as
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This
water heater, as well as allwater heaters, will'eventually leak.
Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where
water flow will cause damage.
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplished in sucha manner
that ifthe tank orany connectionsshouldleak, the flow of
water will not causedamage to the structure. When such
locationscannot he avoided,a suitable drain pan should
be installedunder the water heater. Drain pansare avail-
able at your localSears stores.Such a drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstancesis
the manufacturer or Searsto be held liable for any water
damagein connectionwith this water heater.
The Upper Element (if a double element model), is a conven-
tional 3800 watt el.ement which only operates at its rated
wattage on 240 volts, (See rating plate on 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.
Read and follow water heater warnings and instructions. If after
reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not under-
stand any portion, call SearsService Center.
AWARNING
Before making the conversionto 5500 watts, check the
(I) power supply...mustbe 240 volts,(2) wiring...10gauge
AWG @ type T.W. 60c or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakersor fusing...capableof 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.
A CAUTION J
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES." TheJ
water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subjectto physicaldamage bya mov ng vehc e.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must he ma_ked. Using a hardpoint ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.