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Thermostat Removal/Replacement
1. Turn "OFF" the electrical power to the water heater at the
junction box.
2. Remove the access panel, then fold the insulation back to
expose the thermostat.
3. Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover
from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
FIGURE 18.
4. Disconnect wires from the thermostat.
5. Remove the thermostat from behind the thermostat
bracket.
6. Place the new thermostat in the bracket making sure it fi ts
fi rmly against the tank.
7. Attach the wires to the new thermostat.
NOTE: Some of the terminals may require straight-in wiring
through an eye-opening. If wires are now looped, recut and
strip wire 3/8" to a straight length and insert.
8. Put plastic terminal cover back in place.
9. Replace the insulation to cover the thermostat.
10. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power on.
Element Cleaning/Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning and
element replacement for the lower element. If it is necessary
to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat these
instructions.
To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
replace it:
1. Before beginning, turn "OFF" the electric power supply to
the water heater. After the power has been turned off, open
a nearby hot water faucet until the water is no longer hot.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
Shut-off valve or water meter.
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the
other end in a fl oor 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.
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FIGURE 19.
FIGURE 20.
FIGURE 21.
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