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faucet will help the tank drain faster. the air removed and is completely full turn power OFF
Remove the upper or lower of water. Failure to perform this step and check with a non-contact circuit tes-
5 access panel on the water can cause the upper heaƟ ng element to ter before working on the water heater.

heater, and then fold back the burn out. Once you are certain the tank
insulaƟ on and remove the plasƟ c is completely full of water, close the hot
element/thermostat cover. water faucet.

Figure 35 -രDrain Valve

Check the newly installed Figure 36 -രUpper and Lower Thermostats
Figure 34 -രAccess Panel 11 element for leaks. If a leak is • A replacement thermostat (available
With the tank drained and present, Ɵ ghten the element at your local plumbing supplier).
6 power oī , remove the power unƟ l the leak stops. If you cannot stop Note that the upper and lower ther-
wires from the element you the leak, drain the tank and remove the mostats are different (above). Some
models only have one thermostat.
intend to replace. element. Inspect the gasket for dam-
age. If the gasket is damaged, replace • A business card to check the gap
Remove the bad element using between the thermostat and the tank
7 an element wrench. the gasket and re-install the element.
• Tape and a permanent marker to
Once the element is success- mark the wires
Make sure the new element is 12
8 the correct replacement by fully installed and there are no • A flat blade and a Phillips screwdriver
leaks, replace the power wires,
referring to the water heater’s
thermostat cover, insulaƟ on, and access Steps for Replacing the
data plate for voltage and waƩ age
panel. Make sure all wire connecƟ ons Thermostat:
informaƟ on.
are Ɵ ght. Replace the cover on the
Turn the power OFF at the
Clean the threads in the tank electrical juncƟ on box. 1
9 opening with a rag. Insert the circuit breaker or remove fuses.
Restore power to the water
new element equipped with a 13 NOTICE: It is not necessary to drain the
rubber gasket. NOTE: Use a drop of heater. It may take two hours tank to replace a thermostat.
for the tank to heat up.
hand dishwashing liquid to lubricate the Open the electrical juncƟ on box
gasket to help avoid damaging the 2
Replacing the Thermostat on top of the water heater. Using
gasket as it is being Ɵ ghtened. Tighten
a non-contact circuit tester, check
with an element wrench. WARNING! Working on an ener- the power wires to make certain the
gized circuit can result in severe injury power is OFF.
NOTICE: Do not turn power back on unƟ l
or death from electrical shock. Turn
the tank is completely full of water. For
power oī . Check wires with a non-con-
complete instrucƟ ons on Į lling the tank,
tact circuit tester to make sure power
follow Step 8 in the InstallaƟ on secƟ on.
is oī . When you are Į nished, be sure
ReĮ ll the tank by opening the all covers are secured to reduce the
10 cold water supply valve. Make risk of Į re and electric shock.
MAINTENANCE
sure a hot water faucet is open
To replace the thermostat, you’ll need
and the drain valve is closed. Allow the
the following tools and supplies: Figure 37 -രNon-Contact Circuit Tester
hot water to run full for at least three
minutes to make sure the tank has all • A non-contact circuit tester. Always

ResidenƟ al Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 23