State Water Heaters EN6-50-DORT 100, Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

 14 • Residen  al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide

NOTICE: The tank must be com-
pletely empty of air and full of 
water before connec  ng electri-
cal power to avoid “Dry Firing.” 
Dry Firing may result in the upper 
element burning out.  This is a 
common installa  on mistake. Af-
ter you make the water connec-

 ons, but before you connect the 

electrical power, open a hot wa-
ter faucet and let the water run 
full un  l all the air is removed. 
Let the “hot” water run full for 
three minutes or longer before 
connec  ng any electrical wires. A 
Dry Fired upper hea  ng element 
is an installa  on error and is not 
covered under warranty.

If Dry Firing occurs, replace the 
upper hea  ng element according 
to the instruc  ons on 

page 22

.

Step 9:

 Make  electrical
connec  ons

WARNING! Working on an ener-

gized circuit can result in severe injury 
or death from electrical shock.

NOTICE: 

Do not turn electrical power 

on unless you are sure all of the air is 
out of the tank and the tank is com-
pletely full of water. If power is applied 
before the tank is completely full of 
water, the upper element will burn out 
(Dry Fire).

1

Be sure the electrical power to 
the water heater is turned 
OFF at the circuit breaker 

panel (or remove the circuit’s fuses).

2

Using a non-contact circuit 
tester, check the wiring to 
make certain the power is OFF.

3

Check the water heater’s data 
plate and ensure that the 
home’s voltage, wiring size 

(ampacity) and circuit breaker ra  ng 
and type are correct for this water 
heater. Refer to the wiring diagram 
located on the water heater for the 
correct electrical connec  ons. Ensure 
that wire sizes, type, and connec  ons 
comply with all applicable local codes. 
In the absence of local codes, follow 
NFPA-70 and the current edi  on of the 
Na  onal Electric Code (NEC). 

4

Remove the cover on the 
electrical junc  on box on the 
top of the water heater.

Figure 18 -

The water heater’s electrical 

requirements can be determined from the  
data plate.

5

Install wiring in an approved 
conduit (if required by local 
codes). Use a UL listed or CSA 

approved strain relief to secure the 
electrical wiring to the water heater.

6

Connect the ground wire to 
the green ground screw. 
Connect the home’s two 

power wires to the water heater’s two 
power wires. Use suitable wire nuts or 
other approved means to make the 
power connec  ons. 

Figure 19 -

Connecting the electrical wires.

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