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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4.Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.
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HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2."Iiirn 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.
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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
d rected away from any person.
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5.Remove tape and the insulation pad to expose the terminal cover and element.
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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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