Sears 153.313230 Owner's Manual page 16

6. Liftoutthetabasshown t ounclip theterminal cover from
thethermostat.
The terminal cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
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7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew
the old element from the tank.
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9.
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.
10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a
possfble water leak. (See Element Gasket in the Repafr
Parts Chart). Place the new element gasket on the
thread side of the cleaned or new element and screw
into tank, securing tightly using an element wrench.
11. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the han-
dle to the right (clockwise). The drain valve is on the
lower front of the water heater.
1 2. Open the cold water supply valve to the water heater.
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14.
15.
NOTE: The cold water supply valve must be left open
when the water heater is in use.
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.
CAUTION
Never use this water heater unless it is completely
full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and
heating element, the tank must be filled with water.
Water must flow from the hot water faucet before
turning "ON" power.
Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tight-
en element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element
and reposition gasket. Then repeat steps 10 through
14.
Reconnect the two wires to the element and then
check to make sure the thermostat remains firmly
against the surface of the tank.
WARNING
Replacement elements must (1) be the same voltage
and (2) no greater wattage than listed on the model
rating plate affixed to the water heater.
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