MAAG Series Twelve ELECTRIC WATE R HEATER USER'S GUIDE Model Numbers _0°_ HE21250S HE31250S HE21250T HE31250T HE21282T HE31282T ® LISTED FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY Io 11 electric water heaters with capacities of 20 to 120 Gallons. Input rating of 12 Kw or less at a applies to all residential voltage certification no greater than 250 V. AWARNING COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE OPERATING THIS WATER HEATER.
Safety Instructions _WARNING AWARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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.
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Customer Information Thank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. It is strongly suggested that this new ° The installation must conform with the instructions in this manual; electric company rules; and Local Codes, or in the absence of Local Codes, with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
Accessories and Tools Needed Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installation 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 authorized installer.
Installation Instructions Removing the Old Water Heater Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. (_ a. If you have copper piping tO the water heater, the two copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxithe water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made later if necessary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Locating The New Water Heater _CAUTION WATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY 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 reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitab e drain pan should be installed under the water heater.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) The Convertible Element Lower The Upper Element, is a conventional 3800 watt element which only operates at its rated wattage on 240 volts. (See rating 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.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Water Piping A WARNING NOTE:Yourwaterheateris superinsulatedto minimize HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters a re intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured by not water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve •,WARNING _, WARNING At the time of manufacture this water heater was provided with a combination temperature-pressuresrelief valve certified by a nationally recognizedtesting laboratory that maintains periodic inspectton of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requirements for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devicesfor Hot Water Supply Systems. and the latest edition of ANSI Z21.
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 the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front of the water heater, Before making the conversion to 5500 watts, check the (1) power supply.., must be 240 volts, .(2) wiring..,10 gauge AWG @ Type TW, 600C or eqmva- 2.
Instructions for Installation Converting (cont'd) l. (cont'd) the Lower Element Before beginning the conversion turn "OFF" electric power supply to the water heater, 4. Lower Element: Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat. i 'm _WARNING % G 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".
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Converting (cont'd) the Lower Element 7. The wire removed from terminal 2 has a looped end. It must remain looped and now be placed (as shown) on top 11. Replace the access panel. of the the bussremaining bar, over the opening of terminal 2, and secured using screw. _ 8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical connection. _1[ __ _i 12.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Wiring Diagrams ,oELE_R,C POWER SUPPLY STANDARD 2 WIRE LEADWIRING WATER FOR HEATERS BLACK NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240VOLTDOUBLE ELEMENT r , .__ D [ SS BAR_ ELEMENT _=_ FOR 5500 WATFS f_ UPPER = eJ FOR 3800 WATTS WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATER HEATERSNON-SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT LOWER YELLOW -- THREETYPES OF FIELD CONNECTIONS YOU MAY HAVE 1.
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 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. mitred for grounding if all the following conditions are met: 1. The length in any ground return path doesnot exceed 6 feet. 2.
Instructions for Installation (cont'd) Installation 1. Whether Checklist or not the element conversion is made, the model HOT rating plateappropriate must be marked. Using the a hard point ink pen, check the block within model rating plate, which is located adjacent to the lower access panel. ___._[_ . _ COLD 2. Is the fuse or circuit breaker size correct as shown in the chart in the "Product Specifications" section? CONDUIT _ v 3.
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 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.
Service and Maintenance Thermostat Adjustments (cont'd) Temperature-Pressure 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 ated at least once a year. thermostat setting. Read all warnings in the "Temperature Regulation" section before proceeding. Relief relief valve must be manually oper- UPPER THERMOSTAT /TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE • 1.
Service and Maintenance Draining (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ B RI _ nep,acement 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 necessary, NOTE: These insttnctions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neeessary to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions. 1.
Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) 3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the 6. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening. other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining. •,WARNING II IlJ _ [ The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.
Service and Maintenance (cont'd) 10. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so 16. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution, to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank. Replacement elements must (1) be the same voltage and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affixed to the water heater. 11.
Service and Maintenance (cont'd) Element Cleaning/ Replacement (cont'd) Drain Valve Washer Replacement 19. The adjustment dial has a "D" shaped opening that match- NOTE: es a "D" shaped shaft on the thermostat. Align the opening in the dial to the shaft and gently push the dial onto the shaft. For replacement, use a v/,,x 13/_"x 1/8'!thickwasher available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a replacement washer, refer to the "Repair Parts" section. 1.
Troubleshooting Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Smelly water may be eliminated or reduced in some water heater models by replacing the anode(s) with one of less active material, and then chlorinating the water heater tank and all hot water lines. Call Mayrag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized servicer for further information concerning an Anode Replacement Kit #66001068 and this Chlorination Treatment.
Troubleshooting (cont'd) 1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" electrical power supply to the water heater. NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER 1. In a new installation, the water heater may not be properly connected. Make sure the cold water supply valve is open. Review and check piping installation. Make sure that the cold water line is connected to the cold water inlet to the water heater and the hot water line to the hot water outlet on the water beater. 2.
Troubleshooting (cont'd) Leakage Checkpoints If you are not thoroughly familiar with electric codes, the [ _kCAUTION 1 ] Read this manual_efore checkingthe I I water heater make sure the electric supply hasbeen I ]turned "OFF", and never turn the electric supplyJ before the tank is completely full of water.
Repair Parts List MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MAYTAG/STATE PART NUMBER CONVERSION KEY MAYTAG 66001007 66001008 66001009 66001010 STATE 9002437 9002436 9002435 9002403 66001011 66001012 66001013 66001014 9001609 9001608 ETC2X ETC5X 66001016 9002402 66001021 66001034 66001052 66001053 9001584 9002445 9002059 9000308 66001054 66001055 66001056 66001057 9000309 9001591 9002439 9002404 66001058 9002405 66001059 66001061 66001063 66001064 9002406 9002408 9002409 9002438 66001065 66001066 66001067
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE21240S HE31240S HE21250S HE31250S 40 40 50 50 GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water equipped with 3800 watt elements. heaters are LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, whic]i can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts. r ..................................
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE212405 HE312405 HE212505 HE31250S KEY NO. 40 40 50 50 GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON MODEL NUMBERS HE312405 HE212505 NUMBERS PART DESCRIPTION HE212405 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAY'rAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE21250T HE31250T HE21282T HE31282T 50 50 80 80 GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON NOTE: UPPER ELEMENT: These water equipped with 3800 watt elements. heaters are LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, whi_l_ can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible ele;nents are not offered as replacement parts. •..................................
Repair Parts List (cont'd) MAYTAG ELECTRICWATER HEATERS MODEL NUMBERS HE21250T HE31250T HE21282T HE31282T KEY NO. 50 50 80 80 GALLON GALLON GALLON GALLON PART DESCRIPTION HE21250T 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve HeatTrapNipple Pipe Insulation (2 each) Dip Tube Drain Valve Drain Valve Washer ('½2"x 'Y_"x ¼"thick)* Element Gasket Lower Element BussBar Kit Thermostat Bracket 66001010 66001108 66001034 66001066 66001016 66001021 66001053 11. 12. 13.
Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For One Year from the date of Otiginal Retail Purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. If a leak occurs in the Tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be replaced free of charge. The warranty of the replacement is the balance of the original water heater's Warranty.