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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 water heater
be professionally installed, call Maytag Customer Service
at 1-800-788-8899 for recommended installers.
Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:
UL – Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
NEC – National Electrical Code
ANSI – American National Standards Institute
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Read the “General Safety” section, page 3 of this manual
first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don’t follow
the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It
could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
This manual contains instructions for the installation,
operation, and maintenance of this electric water heater. It
also contains warnings throughout the manual that you must
read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are
essential to the proper operation of the water heater and
your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few
pages, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.
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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 current edition of the
NEC - National Electrical Code NFPA 70. This publication is
available from your local government or public library or
electric company or by writing Underwriters Laboratories
Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
•
If after reading this manual you have any questions or do
not understand any portion of the instructions, call Maytag
Customer Service at 1-800-788-8899 for an authorized
servicer.
•
Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water
heater. Correct electrical wiring and connections are very
important in preventing death from possible electrical shock
and fires.
Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies with
the “Locating the New Water Heater” section.
•
For California installation this water heater must be braced,
anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an
earthquake. See instructions for correct installation
procedures. Instructions may be obtained from the California
office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento,
CA 95814.
•
Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be
installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:
State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. In the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, this product must be
installed by a licensed plumber or gasfitter.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICA
PRODUCT SPECIFICA
PRODUCT SPECIFICA
PRODUCT SPECIFICA
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
TIONS
TIONS
TIONS
TIONS
MAXIMUM
FUSE OR
CIRCUIT
MINIMUM
BREAKER
MODEL
WIRE SIZE
SIZE
NUMBER
GALS
DIA.
HEIGHT
UPPER LOWER
UPPER
(GAUGE)
(AMPS)
HRE11240S
40
22.5
47
17.3
17.3
25
3800
3800
5500
12
20
HRE41240S
40
22.5
47
17.3
17.3
25
3800
3800
5500
10
30
HRE11250S
50
24
50
17.3
17.3
25
3800
3800
5500
12
20
HRE41250S
50
24
50
17.3
17.3
25
3800
3800
5500
10
30
HRE11250T
50
22.5
57
17.3
17.3
25
3800
3800
5500
12
20
HRE41250T
50
22.5
57
17.3
17.3
25
3800
3800
5500
10
30
HRE11282T
80
26
62
17.3
17.3
25
3800
3800
5500
12
20
HRE41282T
80
26
62
17.3
17.3
25
3800
3800
5500
10
30
** 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 local electrical
code.
LOWER
ELEMENT
WATTAGE
@240 VOLTS
DIMENSIONS
IN INCHES
RECOVERY RATE
IN GALLONS
PER HOUR
@ 90°F RISE
TANK
CAPACITY
