Instructions / Assembly

WHL-003 REV. 7.14.14

STEP #5 – Replace the insulation.

Failure to replace insulation could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.

STEP #6 – Reattach the access cover with the two screws.

STEP #7 – Restore power by replacing the fuse or turning on the circuit breaker.

STEP #8

a. After resetting the ECO, ensure the water heater is operating properly before leaving the installation.

b. After adjusting the water temperature, allow the water heater enough time to heat the water to temperature. After the water

heater has stopped heating, measure the water temperature at a hot water outlet in the structure.

STEP #9 – If the water heater is operating properly and the water temperature is satisfactory, adjustment is complete.

C. HEATING ELEMENT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

If heating elements need replacement, it is very important to use the same voltage, wattage, and construction. The element sheath

must be incoloy and the hex plug must be made of stainless steel.

STEP #1 – Turn off power to the water heater. Use a Phillips Head screwdriver to remove wires connecting the element to the

thermostat.

Failure to disconnect power from water heater before attempting heating element replacement will result in property damage, severe

personal injury, or death due to electric shock.

STEP #2 – Run hot water at a faucet in the system. When it runs cold, shut off the faucet. Then shut off water at the main cold water

inlet, or, if possible, valve off the water heater from the system. Drain the water from the system, or just the water heater if you can

isolate it from the system.

Completely drain the water heater before removing and replacing a heating element or elements. Failure to do so will result in a

leakage of water and property damage, and could possibly result in moderate to severe personal injury or death.

Water drained from the water heater may be scalding hot. Take care to avoid scalding. Wear gloves and safety glasses, and direct

water to a safe drainage location. Failure to comply with this warning could result in substantial property damage, severe personal

injury, or death due to scalds.

DO NOT replace heating element with a generic heating element. Only Westinghouse heating elements are approved for use with this

water heater. Failure to follow this warning will result in premature product failure and VOID the warranty.

STEP #3 – Remove the element with a 1 ½” socket wrench or element tool.

STEP #4 – Ensure thread and opening are completely free of debris.