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Service and Adjustment (cont'd)
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
"Ib remove the element from your tank in order to clean or
replace it:
1. Before beginning turn "OFF" the electric power supply to the
water heater.
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_,WARNING I
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater, make I
sure the electrical supplyto the water heater is turned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BOD LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. "Iiirn off"the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff'valve or water meter.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove
panel.
5. Remove tape and the insulation pad to expose the terminal
cover and element.
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3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the
other end in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater
drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will
relieve pressure in the water heater and speed draining.
_,WARNING I
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
d rected away from any person.
6. Lift out the tab a_sshown to unclip the terminal cover from
the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
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