Removing The Old Water Heater - Maytag HE21240S User Manual

Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water Heater
Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. (_ have the the
If you
piping
a.
copper
tO
water
heater,
two
copper water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approxi-
@__ mately four inches away from where they connect to
the water heater. This will avoid cutting off the pipes
too short. Additional cuts can be made later if neces-
sary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve
drain line. When the water heater is drained, discon-
nect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain
valve. The water heater is now completely disconnect-
ed and ready to be removed.
@ Turn "OFF" the water supply to the , ]_ @
water heater at the water shutoff valve _,_= I ]
or water meter.
Attach a hose to the water heater drain
valve and put the other end in a floor _[_-- --- I_ ('_)b. If you have galvanized pipe to the water
drain or outdoors. Open the water U _ heater, loosen the two galvanized pipes
heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot with a pipe wrench at the union in each
water faucet which will relieve pressure line. Also disconnect the piping remain-
in the water heater and speed draining, ing to the water heater. These pieces
should be saved since they may be needed
__ when reconnecting the new water heater.
Disconnect the temperature-pressure
relief valve drain line. When the water
heater is drained, disconnect the hose
from the drain valve. Close the drain
valve. The water heater is now completely
II'- - [[ disconnected and ready to be removed.
The water _'passingWARNINGout of the drain __1 t1__
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.
Check again to make sure the electrical supply is turned
"OFF" to the water heater. Then disconnect the electri-
cal supply connection from the water heater junction
box.
Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated ]
in the old water heater. This causes the water /
__1_._ heater to be much heavier than normal and this|
residue, if spilled out, could cause staining.
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