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323099-000March 2012Residential ElectricWater HeaterInstalla on Instruc ons and Use & Care GuideKeep this manual in the pocket on heater for fut

10 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideINSTALLATIONtank to drain, contact a qualifi ed person.)Turn the cold water supply valve OFF.

DO NOT CONNECT ELECTRICALWIRING UNTIL YOU AREINSTRUCTED TO DO SO.NOTICE: Connec ng electrical power to the tank before it is completely full of water

Install shutoff andtempering valves1If one is not already installed, install a manual shutoff valve in the cold water line that supplies the water hea

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 13INSTALLATIONNOTICE: Most water heater models contain energy saving heat traps in the inlet an

14 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideINSTALLATIONMake electricalconnec onsWARNING! Working on an ener-gized circuit can result i

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 15INSTALLATIONReplace the junc on box cover and secure with the screws provided. WARNING! Be s

16 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideINSTALLATIONOpera onThe water heater is now ready for normal opera on. To keep your water

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 17TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION See explanaon

18 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideTROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTINGWARNING! Working near an energized circuit can result in sever

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 19TROUBLESHOOTING5Check/Reset Energy Cut Off (ECO) Bu on. The Energy Cut Off (ECO) shuts off p

COMPLETED INSTALLATION TYPICALUpperElement andThermostat accessLowerElement andThermostat accessT&P relief valveWatershut off Electricaljunc onb

20 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideTROUBLESHOOTINGrarely, the lower thermostat) is not working, you will have some hot water bu

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 21MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCERou ne Maintenance Rou ne maintenance will help your water heater las

22 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideMAINTENANCEdrains from the tank. Close the drain valve when you are done.NOTICE: Do not turn

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 23MAINTENANCE5Remove the upper or lower access panel on the water heater, and then fold back th

24 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideMAINTENANCE3Remove the upper or lower access panel on the water heater and carefully fold ba

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 25SAFETY LABELSSAFETY LABELSSafety LabelsThe following safety labels are provided on the water

26 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideSAFETY LABELSSAFETY LABELS

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 27DIAGRAMSDIAGRAMSThermostat Wiring Diagram

Repair Part Illustra onRepair parts may be ordered through your plumber, local distributor, Lowe’s®, or bycalling 1-877-817-6750. When orderingrepair

SAFETYResiden al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONImportant informa on to keepFill out this sec on and keep

4 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONTo reduce the risk of property damage, serious injury or death, r

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 5SAFETYrequiring a certain water temperature at the hot water tap, then these precau- ons are

6 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideGETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED1Review all of the instruc ons before you begin work. If you a

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 7INSTALLATIONFollow these steps for properinstalla on:✓Verify that your home is equipped and u

8 • Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care GuideINSTALLATIONINSTALLATIONthermal expansion will cause large increases in water pressure (despi

Residen al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 9INSTALLATIONVerify that the loca on is appropriateBefore installing your water heater, ensure