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1. before beginning turn "off" the electric power supply to the
water heater.
FIGURE 29
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff valve or water meter.
FIGURE 30.
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.
FIGURE 31.
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely 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.
FIGURE 32.
5. remove tape and the insulation block to expose the terminal
cover and element.
6. lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from the
thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed from
the thermostat.
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, inside
the tank.
9. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by
scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.
replacement elements must (1) be the same voltage and (2)
no greater wattage than listed on the model rating plate affixed
to the water heater.
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FIGURE 33.
FIGURE 34.
FIGURE 35.
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