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ANODE ROD
Important:
Use only factory authorized replacement parts.
If you lack the necessary skills to properly perform the
installation, you should not proceed, but get help from a
quali
fi
ed service technician.
Tools required:
Ratchet with 1-1/16” Socket
Pliers
Te
fl
on
®
Tape or an approved pipe sealant
Removing Anode Rod:
Set the gas control valve/thermostat to its lowest
setting by turning the knob counter-clockwise to the
VAC point (see Figure 3).
Turn gas control switch to the “OFF” position and turn
“OFF” the gas supply to the unit (see Figure 3).
Disconnect the electrical power to the water heater
from the wall outlet.
Shut off the incoming water supply to the water heater
and open a nearby hot-water faucet to depressurize
the water tank.
Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate it to
adequate drain or to the exterior of the building. Open
the drain valve and allow at least 5 gallons of water to
drain from the tank. Close drain and remove hose.
Remove and retain the anode cap on top of the heater
and remove and retain just enough insulation so you
can access to the anode head (see Figure 4). Keep in
a safe place for reinstallation later.
Remove the anode rod by using a ratchet and a 1-1/16”
socket turning counter-clockwise (see Figure 4).
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Installing Anode Rod:
Use Te
fl
on
®
tape or an approved pipe sealant on
threads of the new anode rod.
Place the anode rod in the spud (top of the tank) and
turn clockwise until the threads are hand tight. Using a
ratchet and 1-1/16” socket tighten down water tight.
Turn the main water supply back on.
Open a nearby hot-water faucet to purge air from the
water line. Fill water heater tank completely (
Note:
To
assure the water heater tank is full, keep the hot-water
faucet open for 3 minutes after a constant
fl
ow of water
is obtained).
After turning off the hot-water faucet, check for water
leaks around anode rod and immediately correct any
if found.
Reinstall the insulation and anode cap which were
removed in step 6 above.
Reconnect the electrical power to the water heater in
the wall outlet and turn the main gas supply back “ON”
to the gas control valve/thermostat.
Turn the gas control switch to the “ON” position (see
Figure 3).
To restart the water heater, follow the directions on
the “Lighting and Operating Instructions” label located
on the front of the water heater near the gas control
valve/thermostat.
CAP
ANODE ROD *
* THE ANODE ROD IS COVERED
BY URETHANE FOAM LOCATED
UNDER THE CAP. CHIP AWAY
THE FOAM TO EXPOSE THE
TOP OF THE ANODE ROD
Figure 4
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ANODE ROD REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
