Maytag HRE2950T manuale d’uso

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. Save this Manual for Future Reference. W ARNING READ THE GENERAL SAFETY SECTION BEGINNING ON INSIDE COVER AND THEN THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THIS W A T[...]

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 periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials, as meeting the requir e- ments for Relief V alves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devic[...]

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 . When such locations cannot be avoid[...]

4 Sa fe ty Instructions .....................................................................................................................................2,3 T able of Contents ...........................................................................................................................................4 Customer Information ........[...]

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. A bbreviations F ound In T his[...]

*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. 6 Pr oduct Specifications Model HRE2930T HRE2940L HRE2940S HR E2940T HRE3930T HRE3940L HRE3940S HR E3940T T ank Capacity In Gallons 30 40 40 40 Element Upper 3800 3800 3800 3800 W attage at 240 V o[...]

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 . Y ou may or may not need all of these accessories depending on your t[...]

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. Check again to make sure the electrical suppl y is turned “OFF ” to the water hea[...]

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. This water heater is not intended for outdoor installation. W hether replacing an o[...]

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. The Convertible Lower Element The Upper Element, is a conventional 3800 [...]

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 or plug) THREADED TO SWEA T COUPLING 6 ″ AIR GAP HOT COLD SHUT -OFF VA LV E W ater Piping Instructions for Installation (cont’d) *See illustr ation[...]

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 a combination Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve listed as complying with the standard for Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Wat[...]

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 . 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater . NOTE: T he cold water supply val ve [...]

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 . 5. Remove the screws from terminal 2 of the element, and move the looped en[...]

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. 11. R[...]

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. Use only the 2 terminals on lef t. Instructions for Installation (cont’d) RED BLACK BLACK BLUE BLUE YELLOW YELLOW LOWER HEA TING ELEMENT UPPER HEA TING ELEMENT LOWER HEA TING ELEMENT [...]

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. This circuit mus[...]

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. Using a hard point ink pen, check the appropriate block within the model r ating plate,[...]

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 . The upper and lower thermostats are factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (HOT) and are adjustable if a dif[...]

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 . TEMPERA TURE-PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE DISCHARGE PIPE F ailure to install and maintain a ne w properl y listed tempera- ture-pressur e relief val ve will release the manufactu[...]

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 . 2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water hea[...]

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. Replace access panel, then tur n the electric power “ON”. Thermostat Removal (cont’d) NOTE: T hese instr uctions are wr itten for element c leaning and element replacement for the lower elem[...]

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 . 14. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten element o[...]

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. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF ” the electric al power supply to t[...]

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...to control these types of problems. W hen these devices are not equipp[...]

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 . RESET BUTTON Tr oubleshooting (cont’d) CAUTION If the high limit must be reset again, call Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an autho- rized servicer t[...]

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. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and replace. T hen follow “F illing [...]

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. LO WER EL EME N T : T[...]

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 2 T&P Insulation 66001709 66001709 66001709 66001709 66001709 66001709 3 Dip T ube 66001544 66001544 66001728 66001728 66001701 66001701 4 Drain V[...]

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. Convert ible elements are not offered as replacement par ts. If a [...]

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. DESCRIPTION P ART NUMBERS 1 T emperature-Pressure Relief V alve 66001682 66001682 2 T&P Insulation 66001709 66001709 3 Dip T ube 66001722 66001722 4 Drain V alve 66001015 66001015 5 [...]

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. LO WER EL [...]

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. #Not Illustrated No w that you have purchased this water hea[...]

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 66001014 ETC5X 66001015 9002401 66001021 9001584 66001053 9000308 66001054 9000309 66001055 9001591 66001064 9002438 66001068 9001453 66001105 9002769 66001[...]

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. The warranty of the replacement [...]