lVLYI:AG Series Nine ELECTRIC WATE R HEATER USER'S GUIDE Model Numbers HE2930T HE3930T HE2940L HE3940 L HE2940S HE3940S HE2940T HE3940T HE2950S HE3950S HE2950T HE3950T HE2966T HE3966T _ FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY LISTED GAMA certification applies to all residential electricwater heaterswith capacitiesof 20 to 120 Gallons, Input rating of 12 Kw or lessat a voltage no greater NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING than 250 V.
Safety Instructions _WARNING AWARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Safety Instructions (cont'd) AWARNING WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type voltage only. Check the rating plate near the bottom access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this water heater with any voltage other than the one shown on the model rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or doubts consult your electric company.
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Customer Information ThankYou for purchasing a Maytag water heater. • The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service.
Product Specifications Model HE2930T HE3930T Tank Capacity In Gallons Element Wattage Upper Recovery Rate In Gals Per Hr. Upper HE2940L HE3940L HE2940S HE3940S HE2940T HE3940T 30 40 40 40 3800 3800 3800 3800 et_ovok_wer3800 I _5003800 1_5003800 I 55®3800 I _500 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3 _90"F_se _wer173I 25 173I 25 173I 2_ 173I 25 Diameter 18" 24" 20" 18" Height Ma_dmum Fuse or Circuit Breaker Size 46" 31.5" 47" 59.
Accessories and Tools Needed Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your type of irtstaUation. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized installer.
Instructions for Installation Removing the Old Water Heater QTurn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. ('_ copper a. If you have piping to the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi- too short. Additional cuts can be made later if necessary. Disconnect mately four inchestheaway temperature-pressure from where they relief connect valve to drain fine. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Locating The New Water Heater ACAUTION WATER HEATERSEVENTUALLYLEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) The Convertible Element Lower The Upper Element, is a conventional 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.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Water Piping AWARNING [ 2. Look at the top cover of the water heater. The cold water I HoI"rER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a I temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, I dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald md permanently injure .you upon contact. Some )eople are more likely to be permanently injured by inlet is marked cold.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve •,WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressuresrelief valve certified by a nationally recognizedtesting laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems, and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater A WARNING To fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater, Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 60°C or equiva- 2.
Instructions Converting (cont'd) for Installation (cont'd) the Lower Element 1. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater, 4. Lift out the tab as shown to uncfip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Converting (cont'd) the Lower Element 7. 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 11. Replace the accesspanel. using the remaining screw. 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical con- d nectlo_.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams ToELE R,C POWERSUPPLY STANDARD WIRING 2 WIRE LEAD WATERFOR HEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT BLACK [ , ,_, D UPPERE.C.O.& r" / THERMOSTAT L h I _ S BAR_ ELEMENT f% UPPER FOR 5500WAITS FOR 3800 wATrs WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERSNON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT YELLOW LOWER HEATINGELEMENT THREE TYPES OF FIELD CONNECTIONS -- YOU MAY HAVE 1.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Wiring A CAUTION C. Flexible metal conduit or 3 metallic tubing shall be permit- Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning on power, ted for grounding ifaU the following conditions aremet: 1. The length in anyground return path doesnot exceed 6 feet. 2.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Installation 1. Whether Checklist COLD HOT 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. 2. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? CONDUIT 3.
Service and Maintenance Temperature Regulation _WARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped.
Service and Maintenance Thermostat Adjustments (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Valve Operation If the upper thermostat is adjusted above the factory preset point of 120°F (Hot), it cannot be set higher than the lower thermostat setting. Read all warnings in the "Temperature Regulation" section before proceeding. The temperature-pressure ated at least once a year. UPPER THERMOSTAT relief valve must be manually oper- / / 1. Turn "off" the electtic power to the water heater at the junction box.
Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Draining Element Cleaning/ I_ ._1 acement nep, The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessary, NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is necessary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions. 1.
Service and Maintenance (cont'd) 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. AWARNING 6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. 7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank.
Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a pos- 15. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check slble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, secur- to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank. ing tightly using an element wrench. 11.
Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement 18. Replace access panel. NOTE: For replacement, use a 17/_"x lye" x 1/s"thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a 19. Turn "ON" electric power to water heater, replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts" section. 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater.
Troubleshooting Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water fines. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicerfor further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #66001068 and this Chlorination Treatment.
Troubleshooting (cont'd) 1. Before beginning, the water heater. turn "OFF" electrical power supply to NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet on the water heater. 2.
Troubleshooting (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints A CAUTION ] this manual_efore checking the I ] water heater make sure the electric supply has been | |turned "OFF', and never turn the electric supply/ [ "ON" before the tank is completely full of water. ] Use this guide to check a "Leaking" water heater. Many suspected "Leakers" are not leaking tanks. Often the source of the water can be found and corrected.
Repair Parts List MAY'I'AG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE2930T HE3930T HE2940S HE3940S HE2940T HE3940T 30 30 40 40 40 40 GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These with 3800 watt elements. water heaters are equipped LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts.
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE2930T HE3930T HE2940S HE3940S HE2940T HE3940T KEY NO. 30 30 40 40 40 40 GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON HE293OT 1 2 3 4 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Dip Tube Gasket Dip Tube Drain Valve 66001_010 66001269 66001065 66001015 66001010 66001269 66001065 66001015 I 66001010 66001269 66001052 66001015 5 Drain Valve Washer _½Z'x'3/.
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAY'rAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE2940L HE3940L 40 GALLON 40 GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These with 3800 watt dements. water heaters are equipped LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts. If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed, order part no. 66001106 replacement element.
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE2940L HE3940L 40 GALLON 40 GALLON KEY PART NO. 1 DESCRIPTION Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Dip Tube Gasket Dip Tube Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer _V_'x "/_"x V.
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE2950S HE3950S HE2950T HE3950T HE2966T HE3966T 50 50 50 50 66 66 GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These with 3800 watt elements. water heaters are equipped LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts.
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE2950S HE3950S HE29SOT HE3950T HE2966T HE3966T KEY NO.
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATERHEATERS MAYTAG/STATE PARTNUMBER CONVERSIONKEY MAYTAG STATE 66001007 9002437 66001008 9002436 66001009 9002435 66001010 9002403 66001011 9001609 66001012 9001608 _ 66001014 66001013 66001015 66001021 66001052 66001053 66001054 66001055 66001064 66001065 66001066 66001067 66001068 66001075 66001094 66001105 66001106 66001107 66001109 66001111 66001112 66001199 66001217 66001245 66001252 66001253 66001261 66001268 66001269 66001272 ETC5X ETC2X 9002401 9001584 9
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Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For One Year from the date of Original Retail Purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. If a leak occurs in the Tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be replaced free of charge. The warranty of the replacement is the balance of the original water heater's Warranty.
