Maytag HRE2940L User Manual

FOR POTABLE WATERHEATING ONLYNOT SUITABLE FORSPACE HEATINGCaution:Read and Follow AllSafety Rules andOperating InstructionsBefore First Use ofThis Pro

10Instructions for Installation (cont’d)NOTE: Whether or not the element conversion is made themodel rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point i

11TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEFVALVECOLD INLETWATER LINEHOT OUTLET TOHOUSETHREADED TOSWEAT COUPLING3/4″ THREADEDNIPPLE3/4″ THREADEDNIPPLEFLOOR DRAINDISC

COLDHOT12TEMPERATURE-PRESSURERELIEF VALVEFLOOR DRAIN6″ AIR GAPDISCHARGE PIPE(Do not cap or plug)CONDUITHOTCOLDWARNING “RELIEF VALVE OPENING”This water

13Instructions for Installation (cont’d)Filling the Water HeaterTo fill the water heater with water:1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning t

14Instructions for Installation (cont’d)2. The convertible element is located behind the lower accesspanel of the water heater. Remove the two screws

15Instructions for Installation (cont’d)8. Tighten terminals 2 and 3 to ensure proper electrical con-nection.9. Replace the terminal cover on the ther

16WIRING FOR 3 WIRE LEAD WATERHEATERS NON-SIMULTANEOUS OPER-ATION 240 VOLT DOUBLE ELEMENT*Note: Some Lower Hi-Temp Limit switches may have 4 terminals

Wiring17Instructions for Installation (cont’d)1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power whenworking on the water heater. This could be wi

MODEL RATING PLATEFLOOR DRAINDISCHARGE PIPE(Do not cap orplug)6″ AIR GAPHOT18COLDTEMPERATURE-PRESSURERELIEF VALVECONDUITHOTCOLDInstallation Checklist1

UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLEBEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL19Service and MaintenanceThe thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at aposition w

2WARNINGAt the time of manufacture this water heater was pro-vided with a combination temperature-pressures reliefvalve certified by a nationally reco

20Service and Maintenance (cont’d)Temperature-Pressure ReliefValve OperationThe temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually oper-ated at least

21Service and Maintenance (cont’d)DrainingThe water heater should be drained if being shut down duringfreezing temperatures. Also periodic draining an

22Service and Maintenance (cont’d)9. Put plastic terminal cover back in place.10. Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the thermostat.11. Rep

23Service and Maintenance (cont’d)CAUTIONNever use this water heater unless it is completelyfull of water. To prevent damage to the tank andheating el

24Service and Maintenance (cont’d)Drain Valve WasherReplacementNOTE: For replacement, use a 17⁄32″ x 13⁄64″ x 1⁄8″ thick washeravailable at your neare

25Start Up ConditionsTHERMAL EXPANSIONWater supply systems may, because of such events as high linepressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water h

265. Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completelycovers the thermostat and element.6. Replace the access panel.7. Turn “ON” electric pow

Troubleshooting (cont’d)*NOTE: To check where threaded portion enterstank, insert cotton swab between jacket openingand fitting. If cotton is wet, fol

23354671089121615141113171291918212220MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSMODEL NUMBERSHRE2930T 30 GALLONHRE3930T 30 GALLONHRE2940S 40 GALLONHRE3940S 40 GALL

MODEL NUMBERSKEY PART HRE2930T HRE3930T HRE2940S HRE3940S HRE2940T HRE3940TNO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBERS1Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve66001700 6600

CAUTIONWATER HEATERS EVENTUALLY LEAK: Installation ofthe water heater must be accomplished in such amanner that if the tank or any connections shouldl

3023546710891216151411131719NOTE:UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equippedwith 3800 watt elements.LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equippe

31MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSMODEL NUMBERSHRE2940L 40 GALLONHRE3940L 40 GALLONRepair Parts List (cont’d)MODEL NUMBERSKEY PART HRE2940L HRE3940LNO. D

35467108912161514111317129191821232220MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSMODEL NUMBERSHRE2950S 50 GALLONHRE3950S 50 GALLONHRE2950T 50 GALLONHRE3950T 50 GALL

33MAYTAG ELECTRIC WATER HEATERSMODEL NUMBERSHRE2950S 50 GALLONHRE3950S 50 GALLONHRE2950T 50 GALLONHRE3950T 50 GALLONHRE2966T 66 GALLONHRE3966T 66 GALL

34Repair Parts List (cont’d)MAYTAG/STATEPART NUMBER CONVERSION KEYMAYTAG STATE66001007 900243766001008 900243666001009 900243566001011 900160966001012

35Notes

WarrantyFULL ONE YEAR WARRANTYFor One Year from the date of Original Retail Purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired orrepla

4Safety Instructions...

5Customer InformationThank You for purchasing a Maytag water heater.Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years oftrouble free service

*Wiring size based on standard 60°C copper wire. If distance from fuse box to water heater is more than 90 feet, refer to your localelectrical code.6P

7EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSIONCONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON (PARTNUMBER 66001013) AND 5 GALLON (PARTNUMBER 66001014) CAPACITY Accessories a

8Instructions for InstallationAttach a hose to the water heater drainvalve and put the other end in a floordrain or outdoors. Open the waterheater dra

Locating The New WaterHeaterYou should carefully choose an indoor location for the newwater heater, because the placement is a very important con-side