Install Instructions

Residenal Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 15
Replace the juncon box
cover and secure with the
screws provided.





With the installaon steps completed,
you may adjust the water heater’s
temperature seng if desired.

Set the thermostat(s) to
desired temperature. The
thermostat(s) on this water
heater have been factory set to
approximately 120°F to reduce the risk
of scald injury. You may wish to set a
higher temperature to provide hot
water for automac dishwashers or
laundry machines, to provide more hot
water capacity, and to reduce bacterial
growth. Higher tank temperatures
(140° F) kill bacteria that cause a
condion known as “smelly water”
and can reduce the levels of bacteria
that cause water-borne diseases.



If you increase the water heater’s tem-
perature seng, install Thermostac
Mixing Valve(s) at each point-of-use to
reduce the risk of scalding.
-

• Be sure the electrical power to the
water heater is turned OFF at the
circuit breaker panel (or remove the
circuit’s fuses).





• Remove the upper and lower access
panels and fold away the insulaon.
• Turn the water temperature dial
clockwise ( >>) to increase the tem-
perature, or counter clockwise ( << )
to decrease the temperature. Adjust
thermostat to the desire tempera-
ture set-point.
Your water heater has only one
thermostat, it is located behind the
upper access panel.
• Fold the insulaon back in place and
replace the access panels.




Turn the electric power back
on.
3
Wait for the water to heat up.
It may take several hours for a
tank of cold water to heat up.
If you have no hot water aer two
hours, refer to the Troubleshoong
Secon (see page 21).







Check water temperature at
several points of use in your
home (for example, bathtub
faucet, shower, or lavatory sink) and
adjust the Thermostac Mixing Valves
as needed. If you aren’t sure how to
adjust the Thermostac Mixing Valve
sengs, or aren’t sure if you have
Thermostac Mixing Valves, contact a
qualied person.

7
Adjust Thermostac Mixing Valves at each point-
of-use to 120°F or lower.
INSTALLATION