Water Heater User Manual

Installation Instructions (cont'd)
Facts to Consider About the Facts to Consider About The
Location Convertible Lower Element
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
water heater, because the placement is a very important consid-
eration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for
the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is
not intended for outdoor installation.
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following critical points must be
observed.
• The location selected should be indoors as close to and as
centralized with the water piping system as possible. This
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will eventually leak.
Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where
water flow will cause damage.
ACAUTION
WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of
the water heater must be accomplishedin sucha manner
that if the tank or any connectionsshouldleak, the flow of
water will not causedamageto the structure. When such
locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should
be installed under the water heater. Drain pansare avail-
able at your local Sears stores. Sucha drain pan must be
piped to an adequate drain. Under no circumstances is
the manufacturer or Sears to be held liablefor anywater
damage in connectionwith this water heater.
The Upper Element (if a double element model), is a conven-
tional 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. If after
reading these instructions in this manual, if you do not under-
stand any portion, call Sears Service Center.
AWARNING
Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, checkthe
(I) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring...10 gauge
AWG, Type TW, 60°C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fusing...capableof 30 amp loading.Also, the
installation must conform with this manual, local codes
and electric utility rules. Failure to comply can result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
A CAUTION ]
INSTALLATION I_AL GARAGES: The]
water heater must be located and/or protected so it is|
not subject to physicaldamageby a movingvehicle.
• The location selection must provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made the
model rating plate must be marked. Using a hardpoint ink
pen, check the appropriate block within the model rating
plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.