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Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the
Location
Facts to Consider About the
Convertible Lower Element
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new water
heater, because the placement is a very important consideration
for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most
economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not intend-
ed 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 asclose to and as cen-
tralized with the water piping system as possible. This water
heater, aswell as all water 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 man-
ner that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the
flow of water will not cause damage to the structure.
When suchlocationscannot be avoided,a suitable drain
pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain
pansare availableat your local Searsstores.Sucha drain
pan must be pipedto anadequatedrain.
The Upper Element (if a double element model), is a conven-
tional 3800 watt element 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 conversion to 5500 watts, check the
(I) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10
gauge AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3)
Circuit breakers or fusing...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.
CAUTION I
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The
water heater must be located and/or protected so it is
not subjectto physicaldamage bya movingvehicle.
• 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 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.