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Disassembly Procedure for Access to Anodes & Flue Baffles
Step 1. Position main power switch to “OFF”.
Step 2. Disconnect (Unplug) water heater
from 120 Volt power source.
Step 3. Un-latch & remove surround cover from top of heater.
Step 4. Disconnect wire harnesses to allow for removal of control panel.
Note: Where ever possible, rather than disconnecting at the control panel, follow wire
harness away from control panel and disconnect at control component location.
Step 5. Remove the three control panel mounting screws (¼” nut driver) and remove control
panel from the water heater (see photos below).
Step 7. Remove all collector cover
screws (5/16" socket) and
remove collector cover
(see photos at right).
Step 6. Completely remove insulation (two pieces) from top of heater to expose collector cover
Step 8. Photo 44 shows heater with collector cover removed allowing
access to anode rods and flue baffles.
a) for anode service, see “Anode Inspection and Replacement”
b) for flue baffle service, see “Flue Baffle Inspection and Replacement”
c) for powered anode service, see “Powered Anode Replacement”
Note: EF100T399 models have only 1 anode
rod under the 2
nd
pass collector cover.
WARNING
Heater components may be HOT when performing the following steps in this procedure.
Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.
WARNING
120 volt potential exposure. Isolate the
appliance and reconfirm power is
disconnected using a multi-meter.
Collector
cover
Anode
locations
Flue
baffles
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Control Panel
Mounting Screw
Remove Control
Panel
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