POWERED ANODE ROD REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT
Important: Use only factory authorized replacement parts. If you lack the necessary skills to properly perform the installation, you should not proceed, but get help from a qualified service technician.
Tools required: Ratchet with
Removing the Powered Anode Rod:
1.Set the gas control valve/thermostat to its lowest setting by pressing the “COOLER” and “HOTTER” buttons together at the same time holding for 1 second. Then press the “COOLER” button to the lowest setting (Figure 30).
2.Turn gas control switch to the “OFF” position (located right side of the gas control valve/ thermostat) and turn off the gas supply to the unit (Figure 31).
3.Disconnect the electric connection by unplugging the transformer from the wall outlet (Figure 31).
4.Shut off the incoming water supply to the water heater and open a nearby hot water faucet to depressurize the water tank.
5.Remove the manifold cover outer door and connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to adequate drain or to the exterior of the building. Open the drain valve and allow at least 5 gallons of water from the tank to drain. Close drain and remove hose.
6.Unplug the electrical connection on top of the powered anode by pulling the wire connector up and off of the powered anode rod electrical connector (Figure 32).
7.Remove the powered anode rod by using a ratchet and a
if the socket used is short well you may have to remove the top male connector first before removing the powered anode rod.
Figure 33.
Powered
Anode
Rod
Figure 30.
HOTTER 
COOLER
Electronic Control Display
Figure 31.
ON
OFF
ON/OFF
SWITCH
UNPLUGGED
Figure 32.
Powered
Anode
Rod
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