Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and dement replacement for the lower dement. If it is neces-
sary 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:
1.Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater.
4.Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.
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AWARNING
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HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKI 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, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2.Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoffvalve or water meter.
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.
5. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
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.
Uft out tab to uncli F terminal cover from
thermostat.
TERMINAL COVER CLIPPED TO THER- MOSTAT AT THIS
POINTy_
PLASTIC TABS ON
BOTH SIDES OF
/TERMINAL COVER
HOLD IT IN
PLACE.
THERMOSTAT
/BRACKET
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AWARNING
The water passing .out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all con- nections are tight and that the water flow is directed
away from any person.
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