Anode Inspection
be free of cracks and any blockage.
Step 7. Upon completion of the inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall the inlet nipple/diptube into the water heater. Connect the nipple to the plumbing system, resume water supply to the water heater, and refill the water heater.
Step 8. To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the water heater
WARNING
Water heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following steps in this procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.
lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located in the water heater installation and operating manual.
Anode Inspection and Replacement
Step 1. Move the gas control power switch to the “OFF” position
Step 2. Unplug the water heater from the wall outlet.
Step 3. Turn off the cold water supply to the water heater. Connect a hose to the drain valve of the water heater and route to an open drain. Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent the water heater for draining. Open the drain valve of water heater and allow the water heater to drain to a point below the outlet connection nipple.
Step 4. Disconnect the outlet nipple from the plumbing system.
Step 5. With an appropriate tool, such as a pipe wrench, remove the outlet nip- ple/anode from the water heater. Use caution not to damage the pipe threads.
Step 6. Visually inspect the outlet nipple/anode. The outlet nipple/anode should show signs of depletion, which is normal. If depletion is
Step 7. Upon completion of the inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall the outlet nipple/anode into the water heater. Connect the nipple to the plumbing system, resume water supply to the water heater, and refill the water heater.
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