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STEPS TO INSTALL YOUR WATER HEATER (Continued)
Mixing valves for reducing point of use water temperature by
mixing hot and cold water in branch water lines are available.
Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for
further information.
WARNING
TO GUARD AGAINST SEVERE BURNS OR POSSIBLE
FATALELECTRICAL SHOCK, BE SURE TO TURN OFF
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE WATER HEATER
BEFORE REMOVING ANY PANELS.
TO ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE
1. TURN OFF THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER.
SWITCHOFFTHE CIRCUITBREAKER OR TURN OUTTHE FUSE.
2. Remove the front panel cover (grasp with both hands and pull
outward).
3. Turn-out screws to remove the element control box cover(s). DO
NOTREMOVETHE CONTROL PROTECTOR(S).
4. Use a common blade screwdriver to adjust the element control(s)
to the desired temperature setting. (FIG. 4)
WARNING
WATER TEMPERATURE OVER 125 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
CAN CAUSE BURNS OR DEATH FROM SCALDS. CHILDREN,
DISABLED AND ELDERLY ARE AT HIGHER RISK OF BEING
SCALDED. ALWAYS FEEL WATER BEFORE BATHING OR
SHOWERING.TEMPERATURE LIMITING VALVES WITH
INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM PLUMBING SUPPLY
AND HARDWARE STORES.
5. Replace the control box cover(s).
6. Replace the front panel cover.
7. Turnon the electric power supply.
HIGH LIMIT SWITCH
If water should reach 190 degrees Fahrenheit in the water heater, the
high limit switch (FIG. 5, Page 10)will automatically "open" the circuit
to cut off power to the heating element(s). The high limit switch pro-
tects the heater tank and elements from-damage due to overheating.
The switch is located above the upper element temperature control
thermostat. FOR MODEL NUMBER 449.314410 THE SWITCH IS
LOCATED ABOVE THE ELEMENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL
THERMOSTAT.
If the limit switch "opens", it must be reset. Usethe following Steps.
1. TURN OFF THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER.
SWITCH OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR TURN OUT THE
FUSE.
2. Remove the front panel cover (grasp with both hands and pull
outward).
3. Remove the upper control box cover or lower control box cover
for model number 449.314410.
4. Push the reset button, on the limit switch, inward.
5. Replace the covers and tum on the electric supply. IFTHE RESET
BUTTON WILL NOT STAYIN, CALL SEARS FORSERVICE.
High
Limit
Switch
Reset
Button
Tern
Thermostat
(Upper}
CARE OF YOUR WATER HEATER
DRAIN WATER FROM WATER HEATER
Sand, silt, dirt, scale caused by hard water, and other sediments
in the cold water supply, collect in the water heater and settle
to the bottom. ONCE EACH MONTH, you should clean the
sediments and scale from the water heater so it will continue
to work efficiently. To clean out, do the following.
1. Fasten a length of garden hose to the drain valve. Put the
other end of the hose at the floor drain (FIG. 6).
WARNING
WATER FROM THE DRAIN HOSE MAY BE VERY HOT. BE
SURE NO ONE IS NEAR THE DRAIN HOSE OR THEY
COULD GET BURNED SEVERELY.
2. Open the drain valve and allow to run until water from the
hose is clear, with no more sediments.
3. Close the drain valve and remove the drain hose.
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GARDEN HOSE \ RAIN
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