Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
6.Lifx out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from the thermostat.
lift out tab t_ until I terminal cover from
TERMINALCOVER
PLASTIC TABS ON
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Replacement elements must (I) be the same voltage and I
(2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating I
plate affixedto the water heater. | ] |
10. A new gasket | should | be used | in all cases to prevent a possi- |
ble water leak. (See | Element | Gasket in the "Parts Order | |
List" Chart). | Place the new element gasket on the thread | ||
MOSTAT AT THIS
'BOTH SIDES OF
side of the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, |
POINT
TERMINAL COVER
HOLD IT IN
securing tightly using an element wrench. |
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water heater and the piping.
7.Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old element from the tank.
8.Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any
sediment from or around the element opening and inside the tank.
9.If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a
& CAUTION | I |
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of I water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I ment, the tank must be filled with water. Water must I
flow from the hot water faucet before turning "ON" power.
14.Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and reposi- tion gasket. Then repeat steps 10 through 14.
15.Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to
make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank.
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