Service and Maintenance (cont'd)
10. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution, 16. Reconnect the two wires to the element and then check to make sure the thermostat remains firmly against the surface of the tank.
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.
11. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a possible 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, secur�,WARNING ing tightly using an element wrench.
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17. Replace terminal cover on thermostat and fold insulation on the terminal cover are in place.
back over the element making sure that the locking tabs
12. 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.
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T,._, 13. 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. 18. Fold the insulation back in place so that it completely cov14. 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. OI 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 nON" power. ers the thermostat and element.
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15. Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten element or repeat steps 2 and 3, remove element and reposition gasket. Then repeat steps 11 through 15. 22
