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anode rod more frequently, replacing person. To replace the heaƟ ng ele- Steps for Replacing the HeaƟ ng
the anode rod as needed. Obtain new ment, you’ll need the following tools Element:
anode rods from your local plumbing and supplies: Turn the power OFF at the
supplier or have a qualiĮ ed person 1
replace it. (Anode rods are a consum- circuit breaker or remove fuses.
able item and are not covered under
warranty).
If the sediment was present
8 when the tank was drained,
Ň ush the tank by opening the Figure 28 -രNon-Contact Circuit Tester Figure 31 -രCircuit Breaker
cold water supply valve and leƫ ng the • Always turn power OFF and check Open the electrical juncƟ on
water run unƟ l no more sediment the power wires with a non-contact 2 box on top of the water
drains from the tank. Close the drain circuit tester before working on the heater. Using a non-contact
valve when you are done. water heater. circuit tester, check the power wires to
NOTICE: Do not turn power back on make certain the power is OFF.
unƟ l the tank is completely full of wa-
ter. For complete instrucƟ ons on Į lling
the tank, follow Step 8 in the Installa- Figure 29 -രHeating Element (with
Ɵ on secƟ on. gasket)
ReĮ ll the tank by opening the • Check your water heater’s data
9 cold water supply valve. Make plate for the correct wattage and
sure a hot water faucet is voltage. Heating elements are
open and the drain valve is closed. available your local plumber sup-
Figure 32 -രNon-Contact Circuit Tester
Allow the hot water to run full for at plier.
least three minutes to make sure the
tank has all the air removed and is 3 Open a hot water faucet and
completely full of water. Failure to let the hot water run unƟ l it is
perform this step can cause the upper cool.
heaƟ ng element to burn out. Once you
are certain the tank is completely full
of water, close the hot water faucet. Figure 30 -രElement Wrench
• Some regular sockets (1 1/2 inch)
Restore power to the water
10 heater. It may take two hours may work, but regular sockets are
often beveled and may slip. Inex-
for the tank to heat up.
pensive element wrenches are
Replacing the HeaƟ ng Element available at your local plumber sup-
Figure 33 -രWater Faucet
WARNING! Working on an ener- plier.
gized circuit can result in severe injury WARNING! Be sure the water runs
• Garden hose to drain the tank
or death from electrical shock. Turn cool before draining the tank to re-
power oī . Check wires with a non- duce the risk of scalding.
• Hand dishwashing soap to lubricate
contact circuit tester to make sure the gasket
power is oī . When you are Į nished, 4 Connect a garden hose to the
be sure all covers are secured to re- • A clean cloth to clean the threaded drain valve and place the other
end of the hose in a drain or
opening
duce the risk of Į re and electric shock. • A flat blade and a Phillips screw- outside (or use buckets). Turn OFF the
MAINTENANCE self, have this work done by a qualiĮ ed driver heater. Open the drain valve on the
If you are not comfortable replacing a
cold water valve that supplies the water
heaƟ ng element or thermostat your-
water heater. Opening a hot water

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