Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HRE3950S Maytag
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FOR POT ABLE W A TER HEA TING ONL Y NOT SUIT ABLE FOR SP ACE HEA TING Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product.
2 W ARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was pr o- vided with a combination temperature-pr essures r elief valve certified by a nationally recognized testing labora- tory that maintains.
CAUTION WA TER HEA TERS EVENTUALL Y 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 r eason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor .
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5 Customer Information T hank Y ou for purchasing a Maytag water heater . Pr oper ly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongl y suggested that this new water heater be professionally installed, c all Maytag Customer Ser vice at 1-800-788-8899 for recommended installers.
*Wir ing size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse bo x to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your local electrical code.
7 EXP ANSION T ANKS FOR THERMAL EXP ANSION CONDITIONS A V AILABLE IN 2 GALLON (P ART NUMBER 66001013) AND 5 GALLON (P ART NUMBER 66001014) CAP ACITY Accessories and T ools Needed Accessories To simplify the installation May tag has available the installa- tion parts shown below .
8 Instructions for Installation Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a near by hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
Locating The New W ater Heater Y ou should carefully c hoose an indoor location for the new water heater , bec ause the placement is a ver y impor tant con- sideration for the safet y of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.
10 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) NOTE: W hether or not the element conversion is made the model rating plate must be marked. U sing a hard point ink pen, check the appropr iate block within the model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel.
11 TEMPERA TURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VA LV E COLD INLET WA TER LINE HOT OUTLET TO HOUSE THREADED TO SWEA T COUPLING 3/4 ″ THREADED NIPPLE 3/4 ″ THREADED NIPPLE FLOOR DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap o.
COLD HOT 12 TEMPERA TURE- PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE FLOOR DRAIN 6 ″ AIR GAP DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) CONDUIT HOT COLD WARNING “RELIEF V AL VE OPENING” This water heater is provided with.
13 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Filling the W ater Heater To fill the water heater with water: 1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the hand le to the right (c lockwise). The drain val ve is on the lower front of the water heater .
14 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) 2. The convertible element is located behind the lower access panel of the water heater . Remove the two screws secur ing the access panel, and remove panel. 3. Remove the block of insulation and pad to expose the terminal cover .
15 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electric al con- nection. 9. Replace the terminal cover on the thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place. 10. Place the insulation block and pad bac k in place so that it completely covers the thermostat and element.
16 WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD W A TER HEA TERS NON-SIMUL T ANEOUS OPER- A TION 240 VOL T DOUBLE ELEMENT *Note: Some Lower Hi-T emp Limit switches may have 4 ter minals.
Wiring 17 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) 1. P rovide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater . This 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 bo x.
MODEL RA TING PLA TE FLOOR DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) 6 ″ AIR GAP HOT 18 COLD TEMPERA TURE- PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE CONDUIT HOT COLD Installation Checklist 1. W hether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked.
UPPER THERMOST A T ADJUST ABLE BEHIND UPPER ACCESS P ANEL 19 Service and Maintenance The thermostats of this water heater have been factor y set at a position which approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce the risk of scald injur y .
20 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) T emperatur e-Pressur e Relief V alve Operation The temperature-pressure r elief val ve must be manually oper- ated at least once a year .
21 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down during freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of sediment from the tank may be necessar y . 1. Before beginning turn “OFF ” the electr ic power supply to the water heater .
22 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) 9. Put plastic terminal cover back in place. 10. Replace the insulation bloc k and pad to cover the thermostat. 11.
23 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) CAUTION Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water . T o prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank must be filled with water . W ater must flow from the hot water faucet befor e turning “ON” power .
24 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) Drain V alve W asher Replacement NOTE: F or replacement, use a 17 ⁄ 32 ″ x 13 ⁄ 64 ″ x 1 ⁄ 8 ″ thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. F or order ing a replacement washer , refer to the “ Repair P arts” section.
25 Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXP ANSION W ater supply systems may , bec ause of such events as high line pressure , frequent cut-off s, the effects of water hammer among others, have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check val ves, back flow preventers, etc.
26 5. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely covers the thermostat and element. 6. Replace the access panel. 7. T urn “ON” electr ic power to the water heater .
Tr oubleshooting (cont’d) *NOTE: T o chec k where threaded portion enters tank, inser t cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow “Draining ” instr uctions in the “S er vice and Maintenance ” sec- tion and then remove fitting.
23 3 5 4 6 7 10 8 9 12 16 15 14 11 13 17 1 2 9 19 18 21 22 20 MA YT AG ELECTRIC WA TER HEA TERS MODEL NUMBERS HRE2930T 30 GALLON HRE3930T 30 GALLON HRE2940S 40 GALLON HRE3940S 40 GALLON HRE2940T 40 GALLON HRE3940T 40 GALLON 28 Repair Parts List NOTE: UPPER EL EME N T : T hese water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements.
MODEL NUMBERS KEY P ART HRE2930T HRE3930T HRE2940S HRE3940S HRE2940T HRE3940T NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NUMBERS 1 T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve 66001700 66001700 66001700 66001700 66001700 66001700 .
30 2 3 5 4 6 7 10 8 9 12 16 15 14 11 13 17 1 9 NOTE: UPPER EL EME N T : T hese water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements. LO WER EL EME N T : T hese water heaters are equipped with factor y installed conver tible elements, which c an be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts.
31 MA YT AG ELECTRIC WA TER HEA TERS MODEL NUMBERS HRE2940L 40 GALLON HRE3940L 40 GALLON Repair Parts List (cont’d) MODEL NUMBERS KEY P ART HRE2940L HRE3940L NO.
3 5 4 6 7 10 8 9 12 16 15 14 11 13 17 1 2 9 19 18 21 23 22 20 MA YT AG ELECTRIC WA TER HEA TERS MODEL NUMBERS HRE2950S 50 GALLON HRE3950S 50 GALLON HRE2950T 50 GALLON HRE3950T 50 GALLON HRE2966T 66 GALLON HRE3966T 66 GALLON 32 Repair Parts List (cont’d) NOTE: UPPER EL EME N T : T hese water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements.
33 MA YT AG ELECTRIC WA TER HEA TERS MODEL NUMBERS HRE2950S 50 GALLON HRE3950S 50 GALLON HRE2950T 50 GALLON HRE3950T 50 GALLON HRE2966T 66 GALLON HRE3966T 66 GALLON Repair Parts List (cont’d) *Also available at most hardware stores. †Refer to Wir ing Diagram Section for ver ification.
34 Repair Parts List (cont’d) MA YT AG/ST A TE PA RT NUMBER CONVERSION KEY MA YT AG ST A TE 66001007 9002437 66001008 9002436 66001009 9002435 66001011 9001609 66001012 9001608 66001013 ETC2X 660010.
35 Notes.
Wa rranty FU LL ONE YEAR W ARRANT Y F or One Y ear from the date of Original Retail Purchase, any part whic h fails in normal home use will be repaired or r eplaced free of charge. If a leak occurs in the T ank, a new water heater of the c losest capacit y and quality then available, will be replaced free of charge.
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