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Page 1: ... heaters with capacities of 20 to NOT SUITABLE FOR 120 Gallons Input rating of 12 Kw or less at a SPACEHEATING voltage no greater than 250 V Caution AWARNING J Read and Follow All READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE I Safety Rules and COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR Operating Instructions OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER Before First Use of Save this Manual for Fu...

Page 2: ...designated opening in the water into one of these groups or if there is a local code or heater in place of the factory furnished valve state law requiring a certain temperature water at For safe operation of the water heater the relief valve the hot water tap then you must take special pre must not be removed from it s designated opening or cautions In addition to usmcj the lowest possible plugged...

Page 3: ...TERS EVENTUALLY LEAK 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 For this reason it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor When such locations cannot be avoided a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater Drain pans...

Page 4: ... Wiring Diagrams 15 Wiring 16 Installation Checklist 17 Service and Maintenance 18 23 Temperature Regulation 18 Thermos tats 18 Thermostat Settings 18 Thermostat Adjustment 19 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve Operation 19 Draining 20 Element Cleaning and Replacement 20 23 Drain Valve Washer Replacement 23 Service 23 Troubleshooting 24 26 Start Up Conditions 24 Thermal Expansion 24 Strange Sounds ...

Page 5: ...ll not oper ate properly It could cause DEATH SERIOUS BODILY Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE with the Locating the New Water Heater section This manual contains instructions for the installation oper ation and maintenance of this electric water heater It also For California installation this water heater must be braced anchored or strapped to ...

Page 6: ...RT NUMBER 66001013 AND S GALLON PART NUMBER 66001012 FOR WATER HEATERS NUMBER 66001014 CAPACITY HAVING A DIAMETER 26 2S OR LESS TOOLS ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED WHEN SWEAT SOLDERING You may or may not need all of these tools depending on your ty_0eof installation These tools can be purchased at your local Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw lVtaytag store Propane Torch Soft Solder Pipe Wrenches 2 14 Solder Flu...

Page 7: ...pipes heater drain valve Open a nearby hot with a pipe wrench at the union in each water faucet which will relieve pressure line Also disconnect the piping remain in the water heater and speed draining ing to the water heater These pieces should be saved since they may be needed __ when reconnecting the new water heater Disconnect the temperature pressure relief valve drain line When the water hea...

Page 8: ...ust be located and or protected so it is not I where water flow will cause damage subject to phys ca damage by a mov ng veh cle 2 The location selection must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater VACUUM RELIEF REQUIRED BYSOMECODES REFER TOLOCAL CODES _ _ SHUTOFF VALVE Typical _nstaHation _TLWT_ _ L_ COLD WATER INLET CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS CONSU...

Page 9: ...9 for an authorized servicer WARNING Before making the conversion to 5500 watts check the 1 power supply must be 240 volts 2 wiring 10 gauge AWG Type TW 60 C or equtva lent and 3 Circuit breakers or fusing capable of 30 amp loading Also the installation must conform with this manual local codes and electric utility rules Failure to comply can result in DEATH SERI OUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMA...

Page 10: ...s Follow manu _EAT COUPUNG tacturers instructions for installation of the valves Before changing the factory setting on the thermo PiPE _ I I I _ PIPE stat read the Temperature Regulation section in INSULATION I_ I_ INSULATION this manual J 314 THREADED _ _ 3 4 THREADED The illustration shows the attachment of the water piping to NIPPLE _ NIPPLE the water heater The water heater is equipped with i...

Page 11: ...for the relief valve Positionthe valve downward and provide tubing so that any dischargewill exit only within 6 inches above or at any distance below the structural floor Be certain that no contact is made with any live electrical 6 _AIRGAP part The discharge opening must not be blocked or _ _ ml r_luced in size under any circumstances Excessive length _ _ r over 30 feet or use of more than four e...

Page 12: ... ng ON power _ _ _ u _ _ o_mEml_ l 4 Check all new water piping for leaks Repair as needed immuca_ Converting the Lower Maytag s TradQmarkofMaytagCorpoca_c_and is used u_ck3r uc_n_eto Sta_ IndUsti_es Inc Element These instructions only cover the conversion of the convert NOTE Whether or not the element conversion is made the ible element read this entire manual before attempting to model rating pl...

Page 13: ...ater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE _ _ 2 The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel 5 Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element and move the looped end of the wire asid...

Page 14: ...e a fire I which can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 9 Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation back over the element making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place AWARNING Make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank I the terminal cover is in place and the insulation is I replaced Failure to do so can result in DEATH SERI OUS ...

Page 15: ...LEMENT CONNECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE 1 lIME CLOCXswmtcH UPPER OPERATES BOTTOMELEMENT ONLY HEATING ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC _ TO TIME POWERSUPPLY L1 L2 L2 L2 CLOCKSWITCH BUSSBAR W_ LA NCT ON __ x BOX YELLO CK 2 OFF PEAK METER OPERATES BOTTOMELEMENT ONLY TO ELECTRIC L1 L2 _TO OFF PEAK ___ POWERSUPPLY _ I L2 J_J NCTION BoxMETER FORSS00WATTS YELLO CK U _ 3 _Ol TWO WIRECONNECTION TO ELECTRIC t POWERSUPPLY kl Ii2...

Page 16: ...late Failure to B Three Wire Connection Diagram is used when you are use the correct voltage can cause problems which can result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR connecting the water heater to power a supply that has a PROPERTY DAMAGE If you have any questions or Time Clock or OffPeak Meter To make these connec doubts consult your electric company tions refer to block 1 or 2 in this wiring diagra...

Page 17: ...operly installed and piped to an adequate drain See Temperature Pressure Refief Valve in the Instructions DISCHARG Donot cIpor for Installation section plug 5 Is the water heater completely fdled with water See Filling the Water Heater instructions in the Instructions for Installation section 6 Will a water leak damage anything See Locating the New Water Heater in the Instructions for Installation...

Page 18: ...n the thermo stat read the Temperature Regulation section in this manual LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE THROUGH OPENING IN LOWER ACCESS PANEL _ WARNING Never allow small children to use a hot water tap C 4 _ N or to draw their own bath water Never leave a mt raLure eL nus child or handicapped person unattended in a bath tub or shower HOT Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120 F which will suppl...

Page 19: ...ncrease the temperature setting or sure relief valve discharge line and 2 the water manually discharged will not cause any property counter clockwise f_ to decrease the temperature damage or bodi y njury The water may be setting extremely hot If after manually operating the valve it fails to completely reset and continues to release water 4 Fold the insulation back in place and replace the access ...

Page 20: ...water heater 3 OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for draining 4 Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an ade quate drain or outdoors 5 OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank A WARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing draining any access panels or servicing the water heater NOTE If the water heater is going to be shut down and make sure the e...

Page 21: ...terminal cover from extremely hot To avoid I_ingscalded make sure all the thermostat The terminal cover can now be removed from connections are tight and that the water flow is the thermostat directed away from any person 4 Remove the two screws securing the access panel and remove panel 8 Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank 5 After you have removed th...

Page 22: ...rminal cover are in place 12 Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle Q to the right clockwise The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater T _ 13 Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater NOTE The cold water supply valve must be left open when the water heater is in use 18 Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov 14 To insure complete fil...

Page 23: ... this could result in DEATH SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY _ DAMAGE 2 Follow Draining instructions in the Service and ro IKI_ _ _ Maintenance section 3 Turning counter clockwise remove the hex cap below the screw handle 20 Replace access panel 4 Remove the washer and put the new one in place 21 Turn ON electric power to water heater 5 Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain valve ...

Page 24: ... are available for conditions we recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink ordering through the Maytag Customer Service Contact the before any electrical appliances which are connect local water supplier and or call Maytag Customer Service at ed to the hot water system are used such as a dish 1 800 788 8899 for an authorized servicer for assistance in washer ...

Page 25: ... screws securing the access panel and remove panel company 6 Are the thermostats set to the desired temperature See 3 Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening Temperature Regulation section 4 Reset the high limit by pushing in the red button marked 7 If you had experienced very hot water and now no hot RESET water the problem may be due to the high temperature _ shut off system See High T...

Page 26: ... HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned OFF Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERIOUS BODI LY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE r_ _c_ Turn electrica power OFF remove access panels and l fold back insulation If leaking around elements follow i proper draining instructions and remove ele...

Page 27: ... 9002402 66001021 9001584 66001034 9002445 66001052 9002059 66001053 9000308 66001054 9000309 66001055 9001591 66001056 9002439 66001057 9002404 66001058 9002405 66001059 9002406 66001061 9002408 66001063 9002409 66001064 9002438 66001065 9002432 66001066 9002416 66001067 9002058 66001068 9001453 66001088 0002916160 2 66001105 9002769 66001106 9000225 66001107 9000396 66001108 9002988 66001109 900...

Page 28: ...alled convertible elements whic i can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts Convertible elements are not offered as replacement r I parts L i If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt element is need IF ed order part no 66001106 replacement element If I I I at the time of installation the water heater was con _ _ 26 Ii li _ Ii verted to operate at 5500 watts order part number _ i 2 _3 I 66001107 repla...

Page 29: ...057 66001057 16 Lower Access Panel 66001058 66001058 66001058 66001058 17 Upper Access Panel 66001059 66001059 66001059 66001059 18 Panel 66001060 66001060 66001060 66001060 19 Terminal Cover Upper 66001064 66001064 66001064 66001064 20 UpperThermostatw Hi Limit 66001009 66001009 66001009 66001009 21 Thermostat Bracket 66001054 66001054 66001054 66001054 22 Upper Element SEENOTE ON PAGE 28 23 Elem...

Page 30: ...with factory installed convertible elements whi_l_ can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts Convertible ele nents are not offered as replacement parts If a replacement 3800 watt 240 volt element is needed order part no 66001106 replacement element If at the time of installation the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts order part number 66001107 repl acement element See m del rati...

Page 31: ...001057 16 Lower AccessPanel 66001058 66001058 66001058 66001058 17 Upper AccessPanel 66001059 66001059 66001059 66001059 18 Panel 66001061 66001061 66001061 66001061 19 Terminal Cover Upper 66001056 66001056 66001056 66001056 20 Upper Thermostat w Hi Limit 66001009 66001009 66001009 66001009 21 Thermostat Bracket 66001054 66001054 66001054 66001054 22 Upper Element SEENOTE ON PAGE 30 23 Element Ga...

Page 32: ...urs in the Tank a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available will be replaced free of charge for the water heater with the owner paying all other costs including labor mileage and transportation If the water heater is subjected to commercial institutional industrial or non residential use the above warranty cov erage for tanks that are proven to be defective in material or...

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