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MAAG
Series Twelve
ELECTRIC
WATER HEATER Model Numbers
USER'S GUIDE _0°_
HE21250S
HE31250S
HE21250T
HE31250T
HE21282T
HE31282T
®
LISTED FOR POTABLE WATER
HEATING ONLY
electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to NOT SUITABLE FOR
120 Gallons. Input rating of 12 Kw or less at a SPACEHEATING
Io 11 certification applies to all residential
voltage no greater than 250 V.
Caution:
AWARNING J Read and Follow All
COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR Operating Instructions
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Safety Instructions _WARNING AWARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service At the time of manufacture this water heater was pro- or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY vided with a combination tamperature-pressures relief INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Refer to this manu- valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labo- al for assistance consult your local utility or call ratory that maintains periodic inspection of production Maytac_ Customer Service at %800-788-8
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Safety Instructions (cont'd) _,WARNING ] WATER HEATERS_OR ONE VOLTAGE/ ONLY: This water heater is equipped for one type / voltage only. Check the rating plate near the bot-| tom access panel for the correct voltage. DO NOTI use this water heater with any voltage other than I the one shown on the model rating plate. Failure to use the correct voltage can cause problems which I can result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR I PROPERTY DAMAGE. If you have any questions or J doubts consult your elec
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Table of Contents Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 2-3 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Customer Information ....................................................................... ..................................................... s Product Specifi
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Customer Information Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater. ° The installation must conform with the instructions in this Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new National Electrical Code. This publication is available from water heater be professionally installed, call Maytag Customer Service
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Accessories and Tools Needed Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installa- tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your type of installation. Call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an autho- rized installer. DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 22" DIAMETER (PART NUMBER 66001011) FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 20 _ OR LESS, 24" DIAMETER (PART NUMBER 66001105) FOR EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION WATER HEATERS HA
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Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater a. tO water two If you heater, copper piping Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. (_ have the the copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi- the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made later if neces- sary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, discon- nect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve.
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Locating The New Water _CAUTION Heater WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a Yon should carefully choose an indoor location for the new manner that if the tank or any connections should water heater, because the placement is a very important con- _leak, the flow of water will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install siderafion for the safetyof the occupantsin
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) The Convertible Lower Element The Upper Element, is a conventional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rat- ing plate on water heater). The Lower Element of the water heater can be converted from operation at 3800 watts to 5500 watts 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 understand any portion, call Maytag Custom
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Water Piping A WARNING NOTE:Yourwater heateris superinsulatedto minimize HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters a re heat loss from the tank. Further reduction in heat loss can intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a be accomplished by insulating the hot waterlines from the temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, water heater. dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more lik
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve •,WARNING _, WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provid- The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manu- ed with a combination temperature-pressuresrelief valve ally operated at least once a year. Caution should be certified by a nationally recognizedtesting laboratory that taken to ensure that (1) no one is in front of or maintains periodic inspectton of production of listed around the outlet of th
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Filling the Water Heater To fill the water heater with water: _k WARNING 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front the (1) power supply.., must be 240 volts, .(2) of the water heater, wiring..,10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 600C or eqmva- 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater, lent, and (3) Circuit breakers or fusing
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) l. Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric 4. Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the power supply to the water heater, terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. i 'm % G _WARNING 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". F
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Converting the Lower Element (cont'd) 7. The wire removed from terminal 2 has a looped end. It 11. Replace the access panel. must remain looped and now be placed (as shown) on top of the buss bar, over the opening of terminal 2, and secured _1[ _ _ using the remaining screw. _ _ i 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical con- nection. 12. Complete wiring to the water heater, or if completed, turn "ON" elech'ic power to the water heater after
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams ,oELE_R,C POWER SUPPLY STANDARD WIRING FOR 2 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERS BLACK r NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION , .__ 240VOLTDOUBLE ELEMENT D [ SS BAR_ ELEMENT _=_ f_ UPPER FOR 5500 WATFS = eJ FOR 3800 WATTS LOWER WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER YELLOW -- THREE TYPES HEATERSNON-SIMULTANEOUS OPER- OF FIELD ATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT CONNECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE 1. lIME CLOCXswmtcH UPPER OPERATES BOTTOMELEMENT ONLY HEATING ELEMENT TO ELECTRIC• _ TO TIME P
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Wiring A CAUTION C. Flexible metal conduit or 3 metallic tubing shall be per- Never use this water heater unless it is completely mitred for grounding if all the following conditions are full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and met: heating element, the tank must be filled with 1. The length in any ground return path doesnot exceed water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet 6 feet. before turning on power. 2. The circuit conductors contained t
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Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Installation Checklist 1. Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink pen, HOT ___._[_ _ COLD check the appropriate block within the model rating plate, . which is located adjacent to the lower access panel. 2. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? CONDUIT_ v J_ 3. Are the wires from the circuit breaker or fuse service to the
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Service and Maintenance Temperature Regulation AWARNING @ 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 ind permanently injure you upon contact. Some ^_ ne people are more likely to be permanently injured by _ _/ lOt water than others. These include the elderly, _ / children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handi-. capped. If anyone using hot water in
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Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Thermostat Adjustments Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation If the upper thermostat is adjusted above the factory preset point of 1200F (Hot), it cannot be set higher than the lower The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually oper- thermostat setting. Read all warnings in the "Temperature ated at least once a year. Regulation" section before proceeding. UPPERTHERMOSTAT /TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE / RELIEF VALVE • / 1. Turn "OFF" the electric power to
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Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Draining Element Cleaning/ B RI _ The water heater should be drained if being shut down during nep,acement freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of NOTE: These insttnctions are written for element cleaning sediment from the tank may be necessary, and element replacement for the lower element. If it is nee- essary to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat 1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to these instructions. t
