Kenmore 32986 Owners Manual - Page 9

Fire Hazard / Electric Shock Hazard Do not use this water heater with any voltage other than shown on the model rating plate. ® Failure to use the correct voltage shown on the model rating plate could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage 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 equivalent, 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, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. WATEELERCTHRDECATER MODEL NUMBER CAPACITY US. GAL. Q LU9sS2TNED SERIAL NUMBER FACTORY UPPER ELEMENT WATTS EQUIPPED LOWER ELEMENT WATTS WITH rVIAXIMUM VOLTS WATTS AC ONLY CHECK HERE _F INSTALLEDAS FACTORY EQUIPPED MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE PSi OPTIONAL WATTAGE UPPER ELEMENT WATTS LOWER ELEMENT WATTS MAXIMUM WATTS CHECK HERE IF CONVERTED WARNING SEE CONVERSION INSTRUCTION NOTE: Whether 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. Water Piping Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death, Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering, Temperature limiting valves are available, Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. 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. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, in this manual. read the "Temperature Regulation" section See Figure 8 for mixing valve usage. f HOOTUWTLAETTER [_ f_ WINALTEETR O_ COLD TEMPERE WATER M OUTL F_ _- _ 0 TOOOLO',,ATE* ÷ ,.o.o° WATER HEATER FROM a WATER *MIXING OUTLET ON VALVE WATER N_=ATER FIGURE 8. Figure 9 shows the attachment heater. The water heater connections. of the water is equipped piping with to the water 3/4" water If a water heater is installed in a closed water supply system; such as one having a back41ow preventer, check valve, water meter with a check valve, etc.., in the cold water supply; means must be provided to control thermal expansion. Contact the local utility or Sears Service Center on how to control this situation. NOTE: If using copper tubing, solder tubing to an adapter before attaching the adapter to the water inlet connection. Do Rot solder the water supply Hnes directly to the cold water inlet, mtwill harm the dip tube and damage the tank. Property Damage Hazard - Avoid water heater damage. , Install thermal expansion tank if necessary. , Do not apply heat to cold water inlet. , Contact qualified installer or service agency.