Instruction manual

Electrical Connections

Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that the water heater is

full of water and that the manual shut-off valve in the cold water supply line is

open. If the heating elements are not completely immersed in water at all

times, they will be damaged (burned-out) if energized for even a short period

of time. The warranty does not cover burned-out heating elements. Check

the rating plate and wiring diagram before proceeding. This electric water

heater was built and wired in accordance with the Underwriters Laboratories

testing approvals requirements. The temperature-limiting device is of the

manual reset, trip-free type and has been factory installed to interrupt all

ungrounded power supply conductors in the event of thermostat failure. The

plumbing supplier in your area ordered this water heater wired at the factory

to comply with existing area codes, but local utility codes may require or

allow other circuitry. Consult your local power company to determine the

correct electrical hook-up in order to meet local utility and building codes and

in order to obtain the most economical rates. All electrical connections to

elements, thermostats, and contactors (certain models) have been made at

the factory. DO NOT alter any of the internal wiring. Wiring connections

may loosen during shipment. Check all connections for tightness.

To make the wiring connections to a power supply, follow the steps below.

A) Open cover door of the control box.

B) Bring the power leads from an adequately fused disconnect switch (not

furnished with the water heater due to varying state and local codes) and

connect to the terminal block. Where long runs, local ordinances or utility

company necessitates, an increase in size may be required.

C) This water heater must be properly grounded. A ground lug is

provided within the electrical control box for connection to a properly

sized ground. (See wiring diagram for minimum required ground size.

Wiring diagram is located on the inside door of the control box)

D) Close cover door of the control box.

Heating Elements

To replace heating elements, disconnect power to the water heater, drain

tank and replace element. To remove a heating element, use a 1 1/2” screw

type element wrench available from most supply houses. Do not over-

tighten the new element, as this will cause distortion in the new element

gasket. Once the element has been replaced, follow the instructions “To Fill

The Water Heater”. It is imperative that the water heater is full before power

is restored to the heating elements.