Conversion Kit Instructions

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CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIRED ABILITY
CONVERSION OF ANY WATER HEATER LISTED IN THIS MANUAL REQUIRES ABILITY
EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR QUALIFIED AGENCY.
I. INTRODUCTION
Satisfying a customer order for an electric heater from inventory may require modication of the kW input or the voltage.
Conversions may involve revision to one or both of these electrical characteristics. The number of elements cannot be changed.
II. HEATER PREPARATION
The heater should be placed in a well lit area. Removal of the shipping carton is not required. Locate front of carton (opposite
side of heater identication label). Cut a three-sided ap into front of carton, cut should be on top, bottom and right side
approximately 4” from carton edges. Leave the left side of the ap as a hinge. Cuts made 4” from the edge of carton will
permit proper reclosure when conversion is completed.
If changes are required to the Phase and/or the Simultaneous/Non-Simultaneous operation of the heater the top packaging
locator will need to be removed for access to the heater's electrical junction box.
Remove the control panel screw on the water heater door(s).
To expose elements, fold insulation up. DO NOT RIP INSULATION. Remove the plastic personnel protector(s). Take care
not to damage protector.
III. KW CONVERSION (ELEMENT REPLACEMENT)
A. Remove wires from one element at a time.
B. Remove element from heater using 1-1/2” deep well socket and ratchet. Return the elements to appropriate bin.
C. Open the appropriate conversion kit and remove the element(s). Check each element head to ensure correct voltage and
wattage.
D. Install the new element with a 1-1/2” socket wrench. A new O-ring gasket should be installed on each element. Screw element
into tting until it seats. Tighten 1/2” to 3/4” turn with wrench.
E. Rewire the element. Screw terminals must be snug, however, caution must be exercised. Overtightening may break the
terminal block, requiring replacement of the element.
F. Repeat steps A thru E for all other elements being replaced.
IV. VOLTAGE CONVERSION
A. DO NOT CHANGE THE GROUND CONNECTIONS.