Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces- sasy 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:
1_ Before | beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the |
water | heater, |
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,
j | AWARNING |
|
| The water passingout of t_alve | may be extreme- |
| ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections | |
| are tight and that the water flow is directed away from | |
| any person_ |
|
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 heater is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2, Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water shutoff valve or water meter_
5, Remove the insulation block to expose the opening.
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