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Element Cleaning/
Replacement
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is neces-
sary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat these
instructions.
"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.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove
panel.
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5. Remove the insulation block and pad.
AWARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any accesspanels or servicing the water heater, make
sure the electrical supplyto the water heater isturned
"OFF". Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff'valve or water meter.
6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal cover from
the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be removed
ftom the thermostat.
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.
AWARNING
The water passing out of the drain valve may be
extremely hot. To avoidbeingscalded,make sure all con-
nections are tight and that the water flow is directed
awayfrom anyperson.
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Lift out tab to until
term hal cover from
_hermostat,
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TERHINALCOVER,
CLIPPED TO THER-
\
MOSTAT AT THIS \
POINT \
\
LOWER THERHOSTAT
PLASTIC TABS ON
/BOTH SIDES OF
TERMINAL COVER
HOLD IT IN
pLACE.
THERHOSTAT
/BRACKET
_TANK
ELEHENT