Kenmore 153.327366 - Manual (Page 7)

Installation Instructions (cont’d)
Facts to Consider About the
Location
You should carefully choose an indoor location for the new
water heater, because the placement is a very important consid­
eration for rhe safety of the occupants in the building and for
the most economicaJ use of the appliance. This water heater is
not intended for outdoor installarion,
Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water
heater in a new location, the following cridcaJ points must be
observed,.
• The location selected should be indoors as dose to and as
centralized with the watet piping system as possible- This
water heater, as well as all water heaters, will evencualiy leak-
Do not install without adequate drainage provisions where
water flow will cause damage,
A CAUTION
WATER HEATERS 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 are available at your local Sears Store. Such a drain pan
must be piped to an adequate dr^n. Under no circumstances
is the manufacturer or Sears to be held liable for any water
damage in connection with this water heater.
A CAUTION
INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGES: The
water heater must be located and/or protected so It is
not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
The locarion selection muse provide adequate clearances for
servicing and proper operation of the water heater.
Facts to Consider About The
Convertible Lower Element
The Upper Element (if a double element model), is a conven­
tional 3800 wart 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 wans 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 malting the conversion to SSOfl watts, check the
(I) power supply...must be 240 volts, (2) wiring... 10 gauge
AWG, Type TW, 60®C or equivalent, and (3) Circuit
breakers or fusing...enable 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
DArlAGE.
NOTE: Whether or not the clement 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.