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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:
WARNING: The water heater should not be in-
stalled in an area where flammable liquids are
stored, or where vapors from combustible
liquids might be ignited by the arc drawn within
the water heater
'
s thermostat when it cycles.
All connections for power to the electric element are
to be made to the junction box on top, front of the
tank. A separate branch circuit from the electrical
distribution panel that uses copper conductors, an
overcurrent protective device and suitable
disconnecting means must be provided by a
qualified electrician. (Refer to Table 2
)
All wiring
must conform to local codes or National Electrical
Code NFPA No. 70 -1981.
WARNING: The presence of water in the piping
and water heater does not provide sufficient
conduction for a ground. Non-metallic piping,
dielectric un
i
ons, flexible connectors, etc., can
cause the water heater to be electrically
isolated.
The branch circu
i
t w
i
ring should include e
i
ther:
1. Metall
i
c conduit or metallic sheathed
cable approved for use as a grounding
conductor and installed with fittings
approved for the purpose.
2. Non-metallic sheathed cable, or metall
i
c
conduit or metallic sheathed cable not
approved for use as a ground
i
ng
conductor, shall Include a separate
conductor for grounding. It should be
attached to the ground terminals of the
water heater and the electrical d
i
stribution
box.
Adjusting the Thermostat
: The Thermostat is set at
the factory to
120°F.
This setting is satisfactory for
average household use. If water of different
temperature is required
set indicator on thermostat
to the desired temperature.
NOTE:
Households with small children, elderly
people or invalids may require lower
temperature settings to prevent accidental
contact with “HOT” water.
Adjustments to the temperature setting of the
electrical element can be made through the access
panel located on the front panel of the water heater
tank.
CAUTION: Make certain Power to water heater is
OFF prior to opening access panel for any
reason. Power is removed by throwing the
breaker supplying power.
There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the
thermostat is set too high.
TIME
/
TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS
Temperature
Time to Produce Serious Bum
120°F.
More than 5 minutes
125° F.
11/2 to 2 minutes
13
0
°F.
About 30 seconds
135°F.
About 10 Seconds
140°F.
Less than 5 seconds
145° F,
Less than 3 seconds
150°F.
About 11/2 seconds
155°F.
About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
If adjustment of the tank thermostat is necessary,
turn off
the power to the water heater. (Throw the
breaker) Remove jacket access panel and insulation
exposing thermostat. The thermostat protective
cover
should not be removed
.
With a small
screwdriver, set the
rm
os
t
at dial pointer to desired
temperature. Replace the insulation and jacket
access panel. Turn on the power to the water
heater.
RESET
Button
CAUTION: Tank MUST BE FULL OF WATER
BEFORE power is turned on. Heating element
WILL BE DAMAGED if energized for even a
short time while tank is dry, thus voiding the
limited warranty for the electric element.
Thermostat Dial
Pointer
Thermostat
Protective
Cover
CAUTION: HOTTER Water increases risk of SCALD injuries.
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