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Elements
replacement of the heating elements should be
performed by a licensed plumber.
The upper and lower heating elements are identical.
Each heating element is rated at 4500 watts at 240
VAC. The current draw is approximately 18.75 amps
and the resistance is 12.8 ohms.
The control will record a heating element fault if the
current is less than 10 amps when the element relay
on the board is energized.
The overall length of each heating element is 14½
inches.
To replace a water heater electric element:
1. Disconnect power to the heater.
2. Shut off the water supply to the heater.
Note:
if you are replacing the top water heater
element, you will only have to drain the water
heater to right below the actual element. if you are
replacing the lower water heater element you will
have to completely drain the water heater.
3. Drain the water heater to a level just below the
element to be replaced.
4. remove the two T-20H Torx security screws and
the element cover to the element to be replaced.
5. Carefully pull the Styrofoam insulation cover,
(upper element only) straight out.
6. remove the 2 phillips-head screws that attach
the 2 element wires.
Upper Element Shown
7. Using a 1½-in. socket, remove the element from
the water heater.
Note:
•
A 1½-in. heating element wrench is available
(part #WX05X10103). The wrench is capable
of using a 1/2-in. drive ratchet, a large phillips
head screwdriver, or a 3/8-in. pry bar handle.
•
Before installing the new element, be sure to
replace the original element gasket using the
gasket supplied with the part.
•
When installing an element, use a torque
wrench to tighten the element to approximately
25 ft-lbs of torque.
Gasket
Element
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