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SERVICE
WARNING!
Electric Shock Risk
Servicing should be
performed on this water
heater only after it has been
disconnected from the power supply
circuit(s). Failure to do so can result in
severe injury or death from electrical
shock:
• Disconnect power by opening the
circuit breaker or removing the
fuses before installing or servicing.
• Some models are connected to
more than one branch circuit, and
more than one disconnect switch
may be required to de-energize the
equipment.
• All branch circuits must be
disconnected prior to service.
• Use a non-contact circuit tester to
confirm that power is off before
working on or near any electrical
parts.
• Replace the water heater's cover
after servicing to reduce the risk of
fire and electric shock.
NOTICE:
A built-in alarm is also included. If
water leaks inside your electric water
heater, an alarm will sound to provide
warning. Simply turn off power to the
water heater at the circuit breakers,
turn off the water supply, then correct
the leak.
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•
Electric Tankless Water Heater
Element Removal and
Replacement
WARNING!
•
Working on an energized circuit
can result in severe injury or
death from electrical shock. Turn
power off.
•
Some models are connected to
more than one branch circuit.
Disconnect all branch circuits
before servicing unit.
•
Check wires with a non-contact
circuit tester to make sure power
is off . When you are fi nished,
be sure all covers are secured to
reduce the risk of fi re and electric
shock.
Figure 9: Non-Contact circuit tester
If you are not comfortable replacing
a hea ng element yourself, have this
work done by a qualifi ed person. To re-
place the hea ng element, you'll need
the following tools and supplies:
•
Phillips head screwdriver
•
Adjustable wrench (for point-of-
use models)
•
Pipe wrench or slip joint pliers (for
point-of-use models only)
•
1-1/2 inch element wrench or
adjustable wrench (for element
removal; two- and four-chamber
models)
•
Bucket
•
Rag
•
Hair dryer or compressed air
Check your water heater's data
1
plate for the correct wattage
and voltage. Verify that your
new heating element has the
correct wattage rating and is
sized correctly for your water
heater.
Figure 10: Heating elements
Figure 11: Installed heating
element
Confi rm that power is off by
2
checking the wires with a
non-contact circuit tester.
Open a nearby hot water
3
faucet and run the water until
it is cool.
WARNING! To reduce the
risk of scalding, be sure the
water runs cool before you
proceed.
Close the inlet valve to the
4
water heater, but leave the
hot water faucet open to
relieve pressure.
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