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Instructions for Installation (cont'd)
Wiring
•i_ CAUTION C. Flexible metal conduit or 3 metallic tubing shall be per-
Never use this water heater unless it is completely mitted for grounding if all the following conditions are
full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and met:
heating element, the tank must be filled with 1. The length in any ground return path does not exceed
water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet 6 feet.
before turning on power. 2. The circuit conductors contained therein are protected
by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the 3. The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company approved for grounding.
requirements when you install this wiring. For complete grounding details and all allowable exceptions,
refer to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
Ifyun are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if
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you have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to 4. t d ,_ conauit opening has been made in the water
connect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a heater junction box for the conduit connection.
competent electrician. Call Maytag Customer Service at 5. A wiring diagram (See "Wiring Diagram" Section) has been
1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer, suppfied showing the connections between the water heater
and the power supply. You can easily see the connection by
WARNING removing the junction box cover on top of the water heater.
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE Connect red to red, black to black, and the ground wire to
the green ground screw in the junction box of the water
ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type
voltage only. Check the rating plate near the bot- heater.
tom access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOT
use this water heater with any voltage other than 6. Use wire nuts and connect the power supplywiring to the
the one shown on the model rating plate. Failure to wires inside the water heater's junction box.
use the correct voltage can cause problems which
can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR 7. The water heater must be electrically "grounded" by the
PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or
doubts consult your electric company, installer. A green ground screw has been provided on the
water heater's junction box. Connect ground wire to this
A CAUTION location.
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box 8. Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw provided,
was aluminum for your old water heater, replace it
with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the existing
aluminum wire, have the connection at the water
Mayta_ Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an WIRE
authorized servicer. T
1. Provide away to easily shut off the electric power when CONDUIT _ /
working on the water beater. This could be with a circuit ,@GsGR_ _--
breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate dis- /_
connect switch.
2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or
circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and
have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in
the "Product Specifications" section for the correct size
wire and fuse or circuit breaker.
3. If metal conduit is used forthe grounding conductor:
A. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,
aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The material shall
be of one continuous length without a splice orjoint.
B. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or
electrical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding
means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
approved for grounding. 16