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120 Volt AC Option
Electric water heaters are designed to operate with a minimum
amount of service problems; however, proper operation and care is
essential.
By far the most common trouble with electric water heaters results
from energizing the water heater before it is filled with water. Even
brief operation of the electric element without water in the tank will
burn-out the electric heating element.
To energize the electric heating element, turn the switch to “ON”.
The switch is located behind the water heater door in the lower left
corner of the control housing. The water temperature will be
regulated by the thermostat. A pin is placed in the switch to protect
from two sources of power to heat water and to prevent 120 volt
power to activate the element unless there is water in the tank.
On some higher priced models, you may have a wall switch or a
switch built into the monitor panel marked “Electric Water Heater.”
These are two methods to turn on 120 volt AC water heater element.
In the Durango model, you will find the individual switches in the
monitor panel to activate both propane side and 120 volt AC
element in the water heater. (See electrical section.)
Winterizing Your Water Heater
If your water heater plumbing system is equipped with a bypass kit,
use it to close off the water heater. Drain the water heater
completely and leave the water heater closed off (out of the system)
in the bypass position particularly if you are introducing antifreeze
into the plumbing system.
Antifreeze can be very corrosive to the anode rod creating
premature failure and leave sediment in the tank. If the plumbing
DO NOT operate the water heater with two energy sources in op-
eration or without water.
CAUTION
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