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Heating Element
Replacement
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before
servicing.
Replace all parts and panels
before operating.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
Replacement heating elements must be of the same
style and voltage/wattage rating as the ones presently
in the water heater. This information can be found on
the flange or terminal block of the element or on the
water heater data plate.
1. Shut-off the electric power to the water heater.
2. Drain the water heater as directed under "Draining
and Flushing".
3. Remove the access cover(s). Fold the insulation
outward and away from the heater element(s).
Remove the plastic thermostat cover from the
thermostat(s) making sure to disengage the
attachment point from the thermostat.
4. Disconnect the electric wires from the heating element
(Figure 12). Remove the screw-in elements by turning
the element counterclockwise with a 1-1/2 inch
socket wrench. Remove the existing gasket.
FIGURE 12
%IRES
ELEMENT
SCRE_rs
.
Clean the area where the gasket fits to the tank. If
you are replacing the bottom element, remove the
accumulated sediment on the bottom of the tank.
Make sure the replacement element has the correct
voltage and wattage rating. Position the new gasket
on the element and insert it into the water heater
tank (Figure 13). Tighten the element by turning it
clockwise until secure.
FIGURE 13
SCREW-IN
ELEMENT
THERMOSTAT
SPUD
GASKET /
Close the drain valve. Open the nearest hot water
faucet and allow the tank to fill completely with water.
To purge the lines of any excess air and sediment,
keep the hot water faucet open for 3 minutes after a
constant flow of water is obtained.
8. Check for leaks around the element(s).
9. Connect the electric wires to the heater element.
Make sure the wires are secure. Replace the plastic
thermostat cover making sure the attachment points
are engaged on the thermostat.
10. Replace the access cover(s).
11. Make certain the tank is filled with water. Applying
electric current to heater elements not submerged in
water will destroy them.
12. Restore the electric power supply to the water heater.
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