Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement (cont'd)
16.Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.
17.Replace the insulation block and pad so that it completely covers the thermostat and element.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement
NOTE: For replacement, use a _2" x _¾_" x _" thick washer
available at your nearest hardware store. For ordering a
replacement washer, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.
•Before beginning turn "OFF" the electrical power supply to the water heater.
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| HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing | |
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| any access panels or servicing the water heater, make | |
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| sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned | |
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| "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI- | |
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| OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. | |
| • Follow "Draining" instructions. See "Service and Adjustment" | ||
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| • Turning counter clockwise, remove the hex cap below the | ||
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| screw handle. |
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| • Remove the washer and put the new one in place. | ||
18. | Replace access panel. |
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| • Screw the handle and cap a_ssemblyback into the drain valve | ||
19. | Turn "ON" electric power to water heater. | and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. | |
| • Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions in the | ||
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| "Installation Instructions" | section. |
| • | Check for leaks. |
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| • | _lhrn "ON" electric power | to the water heater. |
Anode Rod Inspection
The anode rod is used to protect the tank from corrosion. Most hot water tanks are equipped with an anode rod. The sub- merged rod sacrifices itself to protect the tank. Instead of cor-
roding the tank, water ions attack and eat away the anode rod. This does not aftect the water's taste or color. The rod must be
maintained to keep the tank in operating condition.
Anode deterioration depends on water conductivity, not neces- sarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod indicates high water conductivity and should be checked and/or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be intact.
Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by a Sears service technician, and at a minimum should be checked annually after the warranty period.
Service
Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions
and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual.
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, let a qualified person check it out.
Contact SEARS Repair Services at
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