Maytag HE21282PC Water Heater User Manual


 
Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Converting the lower Element
(cont'd)
1. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric 4. Remove the screws from terfninal 2 of the element, and
power supply to the water heater, move the looped end of the wire aside.
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WARNING 5. 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
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, screw provided into terminal 3.
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater
is turned "OFF". FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD
RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY iNJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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.
6. 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.
3. Remove the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
7. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical con-
nection.
AWARNING l
Failure to tighten terminal screws can cause a fire]
which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY,[
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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