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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Residential Water Heater Construction Flexible stainless steel Temperature and pressure Table of Contents or copper connectors— (T & P) valve— safety device connects to hot and cold to relieve excessive pressure water pipe system and/or temperature buildup in tank Dielectric nipples or Heat Traps with Residential Water Heater Construction .............2 Cold water inlet...
  • Page 3: Choosing The Correct Heating Element

    4-bolt flange. of element surface. The heat per square inch of the Note: The Universal Adapter Kit (Camco #07223) will adapt surface is reduced, but the total surface is increased a screw-in style element to a bolt-in style element that can so that the total heat of the element is the same for a replace the above elements.
  • Page 4: Thermostats

    Dry-fired means the element operated without being Double Element Water Heaters preset at 120°. This is a safe, energy- Screw-in style elements. The Camco element wrench immersed in water. efficient setting. If a higher or lower (#09943, 09951, 09883) is designed specifically for the...
  • Page 5: Double Element Thermostats

    Double Element Thermostats Double Element Thermostat Wiring Note: Wire color may vary on some water heaters, but connections remain the same. Apcom Style Therm-O-Disc Style Apcom Style Therm-O-Disc Style Fits: State/Reliance, Sears, Fits: Rheem/Rudd/Richmond, Wiring diagram of thermostats to standard Wiring diagram of thermostats to standard A.O.
  • Page 6: Single Element Thermostat Wiring

    Failure (with high limit) Camco’s Water Heater Tester (#10023) is designed specifically for use on electric water heaters. The Most of the smaller water heaters and point-of-use heaters elements and thermostats are tested while installed on the heater. The tester’s specially engineered light emitting diode will identify filament connections that other testers routinely miss.
  • Page 7: Dip Tubes, Run-Off Tubes And Anode Rods

    It is an alternative cooling circulation. Camco's flapper style or opens within the safe top of the tank. Remove the nipple could affect conductivity.
  • Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions

    Different manufacturers have different designs. The Q: On thermostats without a degree dial, what are the Q: What is an anode rod? hesitant, call a plumber or electrician. Camco Mfg. provides shorter element has a wider diameter tubing; the longer temperatures...
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Condition Cause Remedy Condition Cause Remedy No hot water No power Check fuses/circuit breaker; replace/reset Excessive T & P Defective T&P relief valve Replace relief valve operation Loose wiring connection Locate, clean carefully, reconnect properly Excessive water pressure Install proper pressure-reducing valve with built-in by-pass Lightning Inspect/replace fuse, heater elements and thermostat...
  • Page 10: Speciality Items

    Speciality Items Water Heater Element Quick Change Professional Element Socket For Electric Water Heaters Save time and water with Camco’s Water Heater Element Quick Change. Chrome Plated Element Socket fits standard Turn off water at the water heater 1/2" socket drive to make easy work of replacing to create a vacuum.
  • Page 11 Hardware Repair Parts and Accessories catalog. You may also want to check out our diverse line of RV and Marine related merchandise. 121 Landmark Drive • Greensboro, NC 27409 800-334-2004 • 336-668-7661 • www.camco.net • parts@camco.net MARINE MARINE #511 70040...

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