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Service and Adjustment
(cont'd)
Element
Cleaning/
Replacement
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.
A, WARNING
I
The water passing out of the drain valve may be I
extreme.ly hot. To avoid being scalded, make sure all
connectnons are t_ght and that the water
flow is
d retted away from any person.
4. Remove the two screws securing the access panel, and remove
panel.
AWARNING
"HAZARD OF ELEC_KI
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, SERI-
OUS BODILY INJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Turn off the water supply
to the water heater
at the water
shutoffvalve
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.
5. Open the flap of insulation to expose the opening.
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6. Lift out the tab as shown to unclip the terminal
cover from
the thermostat.
The
terminal
cover can now be removed
from the thermostat.
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