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 2 • Powered Anode System

WARNING!  Read and follow all instruc  ons, cau  ons, and warnings in this manual as well as in the water heaters’ use and 

care guide.  Failure to do so can lead to property damage, personal injury or death.

If you lack the necessary skills to install the Powered Anode System properly, or you have di

  culty following the instruc  ons, 

do not proceed with the installa  on.  Have a quali

fi

 ed person perform the installa  on.

The powered anode system must be installed according to all local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state codes, the 
current edi  on of the “Na  onal Electrical Code”, ANSI/NFPA 70.

Read and follow all safety messages and instruc  ons in this guide as well as in your water heater’s use and care guide. 

This is the safety alert symbol.  It is used to alert you to
poten  al physical injury hazards.  Obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible property 
damage, serious injury or death. Do not remove any 

permanent instruc  ons, labels, or the data plate from either the outside of 
the water heater or on the inside of the access panels.  Keep this manual 
near the water heater.

DANGER

DANGER indicates hazardous situa-

 on that, if not avoided, will result 

in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous 
situa  on that, if not avoided, could 
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous 
situa  on that, if not avoided, could 
result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates prac  ces not 
related to physical injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SYSTEM CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM

+12V EXTERNAL

ANODE

TANK

GND

CONTROL MODULE

Summary of Contents for Product Preservers Powered Anode System

Page 1: ... YOUR WATER HEATER RETAIN EACH ORIGINAL RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PURCHASE POWERED ANODE SYSTEM USER S GUIDE Table of Contents SAFETY 2 WIRING DIAGRAM 2 INTRODUCTION 3 INSTALLATION 4 SYSTEM FEEDBACK 6 REGULATORY NOTICES 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 ASSISTANCE 6 LIMITED WARRANTY BACK COVER Page MODULE ANODE ELECTRODE ...

Page 2: ... water heater s use and care guide This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to poten al physical injury hazards Obey all safety mes sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible property damage serious injury or death Do not remove any permanent instruc ons labels or the data plate from either the outside of the water heater or on the inside of the access panels Keep this manual n...

Page 3: ...ered Anode System will not be consumed over me and if it is not working properly its alert system will no fy you In short the Powered Anode System measures the low levels of voltage that exist in the tank s water It then supplies the necessary current very slight to help protect the tank s metal parts It may also control water odor NOTICE The powered anode system must remain plugged into a non swi...

Page 4: ...ucets to relieve the water pressure C Attach a water hose to the drain valve Run the hose to a drain or outdoors D Open the drain valve and drain about five gallons of water from the water heater Water inside the heater will help hold the unit steady while removing the anode rod E Close the water heater drain valve then close the hot water faucets 3 Remove the old anode rod A Locate the anode rod ...

Page 5: ...ew See instructions in Figure 7 and Figure 9 7 Return the water heater to service A Ensure that the drain valve is closed then open the cold water supply to the refill the water heater B Open a hot water faucet and allow the water to run until it flows with a full stream C Let the water run full stream for three minutes Check for leaks at the anode D Plug the power supply cord into the module Gree...

Page 6: ... This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc on manual may cause interference to radio communica ons However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par cular installa on If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television recep on which can be determined by turning the equipment ...

Page 7: ...Powered Anode System 7 NOTES ...

Page 8: ...System will not void the water heater warranty on the following brands American A O Smith A O Smith Canada GSW John Wood Lochinvar Reliance State Industries U S Craftmaster and Whirlpool WHAT IS NOT COVERED Improper installation or maintenance Failure to follow applicable codes Failure to follow printed instructions Alterations to the part Failure to operate the part at the specified voltage watta...

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