Rheem 613050 Service Instructions Manual page 22

ANODE (PROCEDURE 5)
Elevated temperatures may be present during anode removal process. Personal Protective
Equipment should be worn to prevent the risk of scalding.
1. Isolate the power and water supplies to the water heater.
2. Relieve pressure from the water heater through the T & PR valve or a hot tap.
3. Remove the anode cap.
4. Using a 27mm tube or socket spanner remove the anode.
5. Apply thread seal tape to replacement anode, refit and tighten. Note: It may be necessary to cut the anode
to length prior to fitting. Refer to page 3 for the correct anode length.
6. Restore water supply and check for leaks.
7. Refit the anode cap.
8. Purge air from the system through hot taps and restore the power supply to the water heater.
ELEMENT (PROCEDURE 6)
Elevated temperatures may be present during element removal process. Personal Protective
Equipment should be worn to prevent the risk of scalding.
Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when conducting step 2 of this procedure to
reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to Rheem Safety Procedure on electrical testing.
Where a fault or leak is traced to the element, the water heater should be drained to prevent damage to
flooring or floor coverings by accidental flooding.
Isolate power and water supplies and remove the access cover.
1.
Confirm with a multi-meter between each Active and Neutral at the terminal block that voltage is
2.
not present.
Relieve pressure from water heater through the T & PR valve or a hot tap.
3.
Drain the water heater. Refer to procedure 1 on page 19.
4.
When the water heater is drained, undo the four element screws, removing thermostat clamp first.
5.
Withdraw heating unit. Care must be taken to ensure the loop of the heating unit does not catch in the
6.
cylinder opening and open out inside the cylinder.
NOTE: Do not "cut off" the heating unit and leave a portion inside the cylinder
7. Clean around cylinder fitting, fit gasket to new element and slide heating unit into cylinder taking care that
it is in the correct orientation. See heating unit plate for directions.
8. Replace screws and thermostat clamp and tighten.
9. Restore cold water supply and fill the storage tank by gently lifting the easing lever on the T & PR valve
until water runs from the drain.
10. Check for water leaks around the element flange.
11. Conduct an electrical insulation test. (Refer to page 18)
12. Replace access cover securely and restore electrical supply.
TM014 Rheem Heavy Duty Electric Service Instructions REV: A
Date of Issue: 10/7/2002
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