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Screw in elements
Tools needed:
Phillips screwdriver
Screw-in element wrench
Your new element
Garden hose
Multi meter or circuit tester (to make sure power is off )
Installation steps
Be sure to use the same wattage, voltage, and flange style as your previous element.
1
Shut OFF electric power to water heater. See safety steps on page 12
2
Shut OFF cold water supply to the geyser, open the hot water faucet, attach a hose to the drain valve, open
the drain valve on the GEYSER and drain the water.
3
Remove access cover and fold back insulation.
4
Remove plastic terminal protector.
5
Check wires with a Multi Meter before attempting to
remove the wires.
6
Disconnect electric wires from element
7
Remove element using screw-in element wrench
8
Clean gasket area and threads
9
Install gasket on element
10
Install element
11
Close drain valve and turn ON cold water supply.
12
Allow all trapped air to escape from open hot water faucet until water has a constant flow, then close hot
water faucet. If leakage occurs, shut OFF cold water supply and tighten element or reposition gasket.
13
Inspect wiring. If corrosion is present on wiring, cut and strip wire 1/2” (only if wire is long enough). If corrosion
is still present, or wire is not long enough consult electrician for wire replacement and wire gauge selection.
Loose, corroded or faulty wiring connections can cause heat build-up or fire at wiring terminals.
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