Thermostat Removal/Replacement
1.Turn “OFF” the electrical power to the water heater at the junction box.
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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.
2.Remove the screw(s) securing the access panel and remove panel and the insulation block.
3.Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.
1.Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to the water heater.
FIGURE 16.
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! 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.
2.Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
FIGURE 15.
4.Disconnect wires from thermostat.
5.Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat bracket.
6.Place the new thermostat in the bracket making sure it fits firmly against the tank.
7.Attach the wires to the new thermostat.
NOTE: Some of the terminals may require
8.Put plastic terminal cover back in place.
9.Replace the insulation block to cover the thermostat.
10.Replace access panel, then turn the electric power on.
Element Cleaning/Replacement
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it:
FIGURE 17.
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 18.
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.
4.Remove the screw(s) securing the access panel, and remove panel.
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