Wells WATER-MAX Owner's Manual page 40

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
CAUTION:
Burn Hazard
Carefully empty water from tank
and remove tank from Water-
Max™ and before performing any
servicing.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
18" Adjustable Wrench
Container to hold fasteners
Teflon Thread Tape
Food-Grade Silicone Sealant
FAUCET AND SHANK ASSEMBLY
Repair time not to exceed 0.5 hour
A. Removal and Disassembly
1. Carefully drain all water from the tank. Remove the tank from
Water-Max™. Remove the tank lid from the tank and store in
a safe place.
2. Loosen retainer nut and remove faucet from shank.
Slide the retainer clip out of the groove in the shank.
Store retainer nut and retainer clip in a safe place.
3. If seat cup is to be replaced, unscrew bonnet and handle
assembly from the top of the faucet. Work the seat cup off of
the end of the faucet plunger.
4. Unscrew the faucet shank from the ferrule. Withdraw the
ferrule from inside the tank.
B. Install
1. Clean the inside of the tank around the faucet mounting
hole.
2. Apply a thin bead of food-grade silicone sealant to the lip of
the ferrule. Slide the washer onto the ferrule. Apply a thin
bead of food-grade silicone sealant to the side of the washer
which will contact the inside of the tank. Insert the ferrule from
inside the tank, making sure the spacer is in place between
the tank and wrap. Align the double "D" on the ferrule with the
flats of the tank hole.
3. Wrap the exposed threads of the ferrule with Teflon tape.
Screw the shank onto the ferrule and tighten.
4. If faucet seat cup is to be replaced, snap a new seat cup onto
the end of the faucet plunger. Work the faucet lever to insure
proper installation. Screw the bonnet and handle assembly
onto the faucet.
5. Slide the retaining nut over the shank, threads facing away
from the tank. Slide the retaining clip into the groove in the
shank. Install the faucet and tighten the retaining nut. Handle
should point up, with the printed "HOT WATER" facing away
from the tank.
6. Fill the tank with tap water. Check for leaks.
Test the faucet for proper operation.
7. Empty the tank. Install the tank lid and reinstall tank on Water-
Max™.
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