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Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
A IMPORTANT I
• ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION I
Th,s water h,,eateris equipped with a special element I
that has 1½ threads; Make sure that the replace-[
merit element has 1½ threads.
I" DIAMETER
THREADED CAP
I_" DIAMETER
THREADED CAP
O-RING GASKET
(1½" ELEMENT
ONLY)
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces-
sary to clean or replace the upper dement, then repeat these
instructions.
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the
other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater
drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve
pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
AwAa .n 1
The water.passingout of the dnun valvemaybe extremely[
hot.Toavid being scalded,makesureall connectionsaretight/
andthatthewaterflowisdirectedawayfrom anyperson. ]
4. Remove the two screws securing the accesspanel, and remove
panel.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
replace it:
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the
water heater.
AWARNING . I
HAZARD OF ELEC_KI Before removing I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned I
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-I
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. J
5. After you have removed the lower access panel, remove the
adjustment dial from the thermostat by gently pulling it
directly away from the thermostat.
6. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoffvalve or water meter.
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