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Troubleshooting
Guide (cont'd)
Element
Cleaning/
Replacement
(cont'd)
WARNING
Replacement elements must (I) be the same voltage and
(2) no greater wattage than listed on the model rating
plate affixed to the water heater.
.
8.
.
Disconnect
the two wires on the elen, ent and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
Clean the area around
the element
opening.
Remove any
sediment
from or around
the element
opening
and inside
the tank.
If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by
scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.
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10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possi-
ble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repair Parts
Chart). Place the new element gasket on the thread side of
the cleaned or new element and screw into tank, securing
tighdy using an element wrench.
11, Close the water heater drain valve by turning the handle to
the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the lower front
of the water heater.
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.
ACAUTION
Never use this wate_it
is completely full of I
water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating ele- I
merit, the tank must be filled with water. Water
must 1
flow from the hot water faucet
before turning
"ON"
i
power.
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14. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten
element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and reposi-
tion gasket. Then repeat steps l0 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.
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