Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
A IMPORTANT
ELEMENT REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
This water heater is equipped with a special element
that has IJA''threads. Make sure that the replace- ment element has I%" threads.
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.
I" DIAMETER | I_" | DIAMETER | |
THREADED CAP |
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| p_TADED | CAP | |
| GASKET |
| GASKET |
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| (1¾" | ELEMENT | |
ONLY)
NOTE: These instructions are written for element deaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces-
sary to dean or replace the upper element, then repeat these instructions.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or replace it:
AWARNINGI
The water passingout of the drain valve may be extreme- ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connectionsI are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person.
1.Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the water heater.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove panel.
AWARNINGI
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing I
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I sure the electrlcai supply to the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH SERI- I
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2.Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoffvalve or water meter.
5. Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
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