Removing The Old Water Heater - Maytag HE21250PC User Manual

Installation Instructions
Removing the Old Water Heater
Turn "OFF" electrical supply to the water heater. @ a. If you have copper piping to the water heater, the 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.
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Attach hose the heater drain
a
to
water
valve and put the other end in a floor _1_ t1 @b. If you have galvanized pipe to the water
drain or outdoors. Open the water I_ ] 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
disconnected
and
ready to be removed.
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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.
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 _y have accumulated
in the old water heater. This causes the water /
__1_ heater to bemuch heavier than normal and this I
residue, if spilled out, could cause staining. ]
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