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Service and Maintenance (cont’d)
9. Put plastic terminal cover back in place.
10. Replace the insulation block and pad to cover the thermostat.
11. Replace access panel, then turn the electric power “ON”.
Thermostat Removal (cont’d)
NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning
and element replacement for the lower element. If it is nec-
essary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat
these instructions.
To 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.
Element Cleaning/
Replacement
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing
any access panels or servicing the water heater,
make sure the electrical supply to the water heater
is turned “OFF”. Failure to do this could result in
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water
shutoff valve or water meter.
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
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 block of insulation and pad to expose the
terminal cover.