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Draining Element Cieaning/

Replacement

Service and Maintenance (cont'd)

The water heater should be drained if being shut down during

freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of

sediment from the tank may be necessary.

1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to

the water heater.

A WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing

any access panels or servicing the water heater,

make sure the electrical supply to the water heater

is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

2. CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.

3. OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow

for draining.

4. Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an ade

quate drain or outdoors.

5. OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank

draining.

NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and

drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be

left open with hose connected allowing water to termi

nate to an adequate drain.

6. Close the drain valve.

7. Follow “Filling the Water Heater” instructions in the

“Instructions for Installation” section.

8. Turn “ON” power to the water heater.

A CAUTION

Never use this water heater unless it is completely

full water. To prevent damage to the tank and heat

ing element, the tank must be filled with water.

Water must flow from the hot water faucet before

turning "ON" power.

NOTE: These instructions are written for element cleaning

and element replacement for the lower element. If it is nec

essary to clean or replace the upper element, then repeat

these instructions.

To remove the element from your tank in order to clean or

replace it;

1. Before beginning turn “OFF” the electric power supply to

the water heater.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing

any access panels or servicing the water heater,

make sure the electrical supply to the water heater

is turned "OFF". Failure to do this could result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

2. Turn off the water supply to the water heater at the water

shutoff valve or water meter.

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