Kenmore 153.31702 - Manual (Page 11)

Installation Instructions (cont’d)
Wiring
____________ A CAUTION______________ ^
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full
of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating
element, the tank must be filled with water. Water
must flow from the hot water faucet before turning
“ON” power.
You must provide all wiring of the proper size outside of the
water heater. You must obey local codes and electric company
requirements when you install this wiring.
If you are not familiar with electric codes and practices, or if you
have any doubt, even the slightest doubt, in your ability to con­
nect the wiring to this water heater, obtain the service of a com­
petent electrician. Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for
a professional electrician.
A WARNING
WATER HEATERS EQUIPPED FOR ONE VOLTAGE
ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type volt­
age only. Check the rating plate near the bottom
access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOT use this
water heater with any voltage other than the one
shown on the model rating plate. Failure to use the
correct voltage can cause problems which can result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE, if you have any questions or doubts consult
your electric company.
A CAUTION
If wiring from your fuse box or circuit breaker box
was aluminum for your old water heater, replace
it with copper wire. If you wish to reuse the exist­
ing
aluminum wire, have the connection at the
water heater made by a competent electrician.
Contact your Sears salesperson to arrange for a
professional electrician.
1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when
working on the water heater. I'his could be with a circuit
breaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate dis­
connect switch.
2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fuse or
circuit breaker box. This circuit must be the right size and
have its own fuse or circuit breaker. Refer to the chart in the
“Product Specifications” section for the correct size wire and
fuse or circuit breaker.
B. Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or elec­
trical metallic tubing may be used for the grounding
means if conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
approved for grounding.
C. Flexible metal conduit or flexible metallic tubing shall be
permitted for grounding if all the following conditions
are met;
1. The length in any ground return path does not exceed
6 feet.
2. I'he circuit conductors contained therein are protect­
ed by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less.
3. The conduit or tubing is terminated in fittings
approved for grounding. For complete grounding
details and all allowable exceptions, refer to the cur­
rent edition of the National Electrical Code, NFPA
70.
4. A standard !4” conduit opening has been made in the
water heater junction box for the conduit connection.
5- Use wire nuts and connect the power supply wiring to
the wires inside the water heater s junction box.
6. I'he water heater must be electrically “grounded” by
the installer. A green ground screw has been provided
on the water heater’s junction box. Connect ground
wire to this location.
7- Replace the wiring junction cover using the screw
provided.
GREEN GROUND SCREW
3. If metal conduit is used for the grounding conductor:
A. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper,
aluminum, or copperclad aluminum. The material shall
be of one continuous length without a splice or joint.
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