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Maintenance
2. Reattach the wires at the spade connections, taking care to place then in their original locations. Be sure to
push the connector completely onto the spade terminals.
3.
Secure the temperature sensor to the tank by tightening the nuts. Be sure the sensor is firmly in contact
with the tank surface.
4. Replace the insulation block and the front panel.
ELEMENT CLEANING/REPLACEMENT
To remove the element from the tank in order to clean or replace it:
1.
Turn off and unplug the water heater from the electrical outlet and follow “DRAINING INSTRUCTIONS.”
2.
Remove the front panel; see the “REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL” section in this manual. Remove the
insulation pad.
3. Remove the two screws from the mounting bracket, being careful not to drop the screws into the unit, as
they will be difficult to retrieve. Remove bracket and set screws aside.
4. Remove the two spade connectors from the element.
5.
Using a 10mm wrench, remove the four nuts around the element flange. Set nuts and lock washers aside.
6.
Lift element up to clear the four mounting bolts, rotate 15° clockwise, and lift out.
7. Discard the old gasket and clean the area around the element opening. Removing any sediment from or
around the element opening and inside the tank.
8. If you are cleaning the element you have removed, do so by scraping or soaking in vinegar or a de-liming
solution.
NOTE: Replacement elements must be the same voltage and no greater wattage than listed on the
model rating plate affixed to the water heater.
9. A new gasket must be used in all cases to prevent a possible water leak. Place new element gasket in the
element opening over the four element bolts, orienting the gasket bulge facing waterside.
10. Insert the curved part of the element, rotate 20° clockwise, and continue to insert the element, being sure
that the four bolts fit into the element flange.
11.
Replace the four lockwashers and 10mm nuts. Tighten until snug.
12. Place unit back on wall mounting bracket hooks. Reconnect the water inlet and outlet, open the nearest hot
water tap and follow filling instructions.
13.
Never use this water heater unless it is completely full of water. To prevent damage to the tank and heating
element, the tank must be filled with water. Water must flow from the hot water faucet before turning “ON”
power. The manufacturer will not warranty any elements damaged by failure to follow instructions.
14.
Check element for water leaks. If leakage occurs, tighten element. If necessary drain tank before repeating
Step 7 and 8, remove element and reposition gasket. Then repeat Step 10 through 14.
15. Replace the two spade connectors on element into their original positions.
16. Replace the mounting bracket with the center rise facing outward and the screw hole up.
17. Replace the insulation and front panel, lining up the three tabs at the top with the slots in the casing.
18. Replace the retaining screw and the temperature knob.
19. Plug heater into electrical outlet.
TO REMOVE AND REPLACE ANODE:
1.
Follow steps 1-8 of the Element Cleaning/Replacement section.
2. Using a 7mm wrench, remove the nut securing the anode.
3. Unscrew and remove anode.