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o 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.

Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.

FIGURE 33.

Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater.

5. Remove the insulation cap with handle.

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FIGURE 30.

2.Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water Shut-off valve or water meter.

FIGURE 34.

FIGURE 31.

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.

FIGURE 32,

,Burn hazard

•Hot water discharge.

•Keep hands clear of drain valve discharge.

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 flow is directed away from any person.

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Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from

the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.

LiFT OUT TAB TO UNCUP

TERMINAL COVER

FROM THERMOSTAT

LOWER THERMOSTAT

WITHOUT HIGH LIMIT

UPPER AND LOWER

THERMOSTAT WITH

HIGH LIMIT

FIGURE 35.

Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank.

FIGURE 36.

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