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10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a
possible water leak. (See Element Gasket in the "repair
Parts list" Chart). Place the new element gasket on the
thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw into
tank, securing tightly using an element wrench.
FIGURE 36.
11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise).
12. open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open when
the water heater is in use.
13. To insure complete filling of the tank, allow air to exit by
opening the nearest hot water faucet. Allow water to run until
a constant flow is obtained. This will let air out of the water
heater and the piping.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water.
To prevent damage to the tank and heating element, the tank
must be filled with water. Water must 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
reposition 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.
FIGURE 37.
16. replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the
locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.
17. Place the insulation block back in place so that it completely
covers the thermostat and element.
18. replace access panel.
19. Turn "oN" electric power to water heater.
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FIGURE 38.
FIGURE 39.
FIGURE 40.
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