Maytag HRX82DERT - Manual

* Standard element wattages are shown. Other element wattages (up to the maximum shown) are available when specified. ** 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. 6 Product Specifications Model...

7 EXPANSION TANKS FOR THERMAL EXPANSIONCONDITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLON (PARTNUMBER ETC2X) AND 5 GALLON (PART NUM-BER ETC5X) CAPACITY Accessories and Tools Needed Accessories To simplify the installation Maytag has available the installa-tion parts shown below. You may or may not need all of theseac...

8 Instructions for Installation Attach a hose to the water heater drainvalve and put the other end in a floord r a i n o r o u t d o o r s . O p e n t h e w a t e rheater drain valve. Open a nearby hotwater faucet which will relieve pressurein the water heater and speed draining. Check again to make...

9 Locating The New WaterHeater You should carefully choose an indoor location for the newwater heater, because the placement is a very important con-sideration for the safety of the occupants in the building andfor the most economical use of the appliance. This waterheater is not intended for outdoo...

10 TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE COLD INLET WATER LINE HOT OUTLET TO HOUSE THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING 3/4 ″ THREADED NIPPLE 3/4 ″ THREADED NIPPLE FLOOR DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) THREADED TO SWEAT COUPLING 6 ″ AIR GAP HOT COLD SHUT-OFF VALVE Water Piping Instructions for Installa...

COLD HOT 11 TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FLOOR DRAIN 6 ″ AIR GAP DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) CONDUIT HOT COLD WARNING “RELIEF VALVE OPENING” This water heater is provided with a combination Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve listed as complying withthe standard for Relief Valves and Aut...

12 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) Filling the Water Heater To fill the water heater with water:1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower frontof the water heater. 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heat...

Wiring 13 Instructions for Installation (cont’d) 1. Provide a way to easily shut off the electric power when working on the water heater. This could be with a circuitbreaker or fuse block in the entrance box or a separate dis-connect switch. 2. Install and connect a circuit directly from the main fu...

MODEL RATING PLATE FLOOR DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE (Do not cap or plug) 6 ″ AIR GAP HOT 14 COLD TEMPERATURE- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CONDUIT HOT COLD Installation Checklist 1. Whether or not the element conversion is made, the model rating plate must be marked. Using a hard point ink pen,check the appropri...

UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL 15 Service and Maintenance The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at aposition which approximates 120°F (HOT) to reduce the riskof scald injury. The upper and lower thermostats are factory set at a positionwhich approximates 1...

16 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) Temperature-Pressure ReliefValve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually oper-ated at least once a year. TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE PIPE Failure to install and maintain a new properly listed tempera-ture-pressure relief va...

17 Service and Maintenance (cont’d) Draining The water heater should be drained if being shut down duringfreezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning ofsediment from the tank may be necessary. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF ” the electric power supply to the water heater. 2. CLOSE the c...

20 Drain Valve WasherReplacement NOTE: For replacement, use a 17 ⁄ 32 ″ x 13 ⁄ 64 ″ x 1 ⁄ 8 ″ thick washer available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering areplacement washer, refer to the “Repair Parts” section. 1. Before beginning turn “OFF ” the electrical power supply to the water heater....

21 Start Up Conditions THERMAL EXPANSION Water supply systems may, because of such events as high linepressure, frequent cut-offs, the effects of water hammeramong others, have installed devices such as pressure reducingvalves, check valves, back flow preventers, etc...to controlthese types of probl...

Troubleshooting (cont’d) *NOTE: To check where threaded portion enters tank, insert cotton swab between jacket opening and fitting. If cotton is wet, follow “Draining” instructions in the “Ser vice and Maintenance” sec- tion and then remove fitting. Put pipe dope or teflon tape on the threads and re...

24 3 7 6 8 9 11 10 13 17 16 15 12 14 18 5 10 NOTE: LOWER ELEMENT and UPPER ELEMENT: T hesewater heaters have 5500 watt lower and upper elements asstandard. Order part no. 9000396 replacement element. However, your specific model may be equipped with non-standard elements. Refer to model rating plate...

Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For One Year from the date of Original Retail Purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired orreplaced free of charge. If a leak occurs in the Tank, a new water heater of the closest capacity and quality then available, will be replaced freeof cha...