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Powered Anode System • 5

5

Attach the new 
control module: 

A. 

Set the control module on top of the 
water heater.  See Figure 5 or Figure 6.

 WARNING!

  If you have a gas water 

heater, place the module as far away 
from the draft hood as possible.  
The draft hood can get hot during 
operation.  Also, the draft hood 
must not be altered or obstructed.  
Improper venting could lead to 
serious injury or death from carbon 
monoxide poisoning.       

B. 

Secure the module to the water 
heater’s top with two self-tapping 
screws (provided).

6

Connect the wiring 
harness: 

NOTICE:

  During the following steps, 

plug each harness connector into the 
module carefully.  To avoid damage, 

do not

 use excessive force or twist the 

connectors during installa

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 on.   

A. 

Plug the harness’ red wire connector 
into the module (Figure 7).  

B. 

Plug the harness’ green wire 
connector into the module (Figure 7).

C. 

Slide the wire harness’ red wire spade 
connector onto the anode’s flag 
terminal.  See Figure 7 and Figure 8.

D. 

Secure the green wire’s fork terminal  
underneath a jacket screw.  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. 

Green

Red

Green

Red

Red Wire:
Plug into module’s 
“Anode” receptacle.

Green Wire:
Plug into module’s 
“GND” receptacle.

A

B

Red Wire:
Plug onto anode’s 

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Flag Terminal

Anode (installed)

C

Fork Terminal:
D1.  Loosen a screw along the water 

heater’s jacket top.

D2.  Slide the fork terminal 

underneath the screw.

D3.  Secure the fork terminal by 

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D

Module (installed)

Heat Shrink

Fork Terminal

Figure 7:

  Harness Installation

Figure 9:

  Fork Terminal Placement

Fork Terminal

Screw

Secure fork 
terminal 
underneath 
screw head.

Rod

Threads

Flag Terminal(s)

Hex Head

  

 

NOTICE:

  Some anode models have tw

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terminals.  You may use either one.

Figure 8:

  Top of new anode

E. 

Plug the external power supply into a 
120VAC wall outlet.  

F. 

Return the water heater to service 
according to its user manual.  Verify 
proper opera

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 on.

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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