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WARNING
Heater components and stored water may be HOT when performing the following steps in
this procedure. Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.
SERVICE PROCEDURE MCE-XVI
Anode Inspection and Replacement
Anode Inspection and Replacement
1. Turn power “OFF” to water heater.
2. Turn off cold water supply to heater. Connect hose to drain spigot of water heater and route to an open drain.
Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent heater for draining. Open drain spigot of water heater and allow
heater to drain to a point below the anode locations at the top of the tank.
3. Close drain spigot and remove hose.
4. Remove the plastic anode access plugs at the anode locations.
5. Remove anode from the water heater (1-1/16" socket).
6. Visually Inspect anode. Anode should show signs of depletion, this is normal.
If depletion is ½ of the original anode diameter (original diameter approximately ¾”), replacement is
recommended. If any of the steel core of the anode is exposed, replacement is recommended.
7. Upon completion of inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall anode into heater. resume water supply, refill
heater with water and check for leaks.
8. To resume operation, BE SURE HEATER IS FULL OF WATER and turn power “ON” to water heater.
Anode Rod Locations
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ANGER
High voltage exposure. To avoid hazard to Life
or property, be sure power is turned OFF to
water heater while performing this procedure.
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