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Thewaterheatershouldbedrainedifbeingshutdownduring
freezingtemperatures.Also,periodicdrainingandcleaningof
sedimentfromthetankmaybenecessary.
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-Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
• Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the
water heater.
2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an
adequate drain or outdoors.
5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank draining.
1. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
2. Remove the access panel and the insulation cap with
handle.
3. Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover
from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCLIP
TERMINAL COVER
FROM THERMOSTAT
LOWER THERMOSTAT
WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT
NOTE: if the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
6. Close the drain valve.
7. Follow "Filling the WaterHeater"instructions in the "Installation
Instructions" section.
8. Turn "ON" power to the water heater.
Improper installation and use may result
in property damage.
- Fill tank with water before operation.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water
faucet before turning "ON" power.
Thermostat Removal/Replacement
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Before removing any access
panels or servicing the water
heater, make sure the electrical
supply to the water heater is
turned "OFF".
• Failure to do this could result in
death, serious bodily injury, or
property damage.
UPPER AND LOWER
THERMOSTAT WITH
HIGH LIMIT
FIGURE 29.
4. Disconnect wires from the thermostat.
5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat
bracket.
6. Place the new thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits
firmly against the tank.
7. Attach the wires to the new thermostat.
NOTE: Some of the terminals may require straight=in wiring
through an eye=opening. If wires are now looped, recur and
strip wire 3/8" to a straight length and insert,
8. Put plastic terminal cover back in place.
9. Replace the insulation cap with handle to cover the
thermostat.
10. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power on.
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Element Cleanin /Re lacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and
element replacement for the lower element. If it is necessary
to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat these
instructions.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
replace it.
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