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1. Before beginning, turn “OFF” the electric power supply to
the water heater. After the power has been turned off, open
a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot.
FIGURE 30.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
Shut-off valve or water meter.
FIGURE 31.
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the
other end in a fl oor 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.
FIGURE 32.
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.
To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and
that the water fl ow is directed away from any person.
4. Remove the screw securing the access panel, then remove
the panel.
FIGURE 33.
5. Fold the insulation back to expose the thermostat.
FIGURE 34.
6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the
thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from
the thermostat.
FIGURE 35.
7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
FIGURE 36.
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