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WARNING
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot.
To avoid being scalded, make sure all connections are tight
and that the water flow is directed away from any person.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and
remove panel.
5. Remove the insulation block and pad.
6. A. Models with lower thermostat without high limit: Lift
out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal
cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now
be removed from the thermostat.
B. Models with upper and lower thermostat with
high limit: Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the
terminal cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover
can now be removed from the thermostat.
7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the
old element from the tank.
8. Clean the area around the element opening. Remove any
sediment from or around the element opening inside the
tank.
9. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by
scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming solution.
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.
10. A new gasket should be used in all cases to prevent a
possible water leak. 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 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.
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