Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
"Ib 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.
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_,WARNINGJ
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all J connections are tight and that the water flow is J
directed away from any person. | J |
4.Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before
removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water
5. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
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 shutoff'valve 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.
6.Lift out the tab a_sshown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.
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