Installation Guide

20 • Electric Mini Tank Water Heater
Inspect the anode rod more frequently,
replacing the anode rod as needed. Obtain a
new anode rod by contac ng our Technical
Assistance Hotline (reference contact infor-
ma on on cover).
NOTE: Anode rods are a consumable item
and are not covered under warranty.
7
If the sediment was present when
the tank was drained, fl ush the
tank by opening the cold water
supply valve and le ng the water run un l
no more sediment drains from the tank.
NOTICE: Do not turn power back on un l
the tank is completely full of water. For
complete instruc ons on fi lling the tank,
follow Step 7 in the Installa on sec on.
8
Refi ll the tank by opening the cold
water supply valve. Make sure a
hot water faucet is open. Allow
the hot water to run full for at least three
minutes to make sure the tank has all the
air removed and is completely full of water.
Failure to perform this step can cause the
hea ng element to burn out. Once you are
certain the tank is completely full of water,
close the hot water faucet.
9
Restore power to the water
heater. It may take two hours for
the tank to heat up.
Replacing the Hea ng Element
WARNING! Working on an energized
circuit can result in severe injury or death
from electrical shock. Turn power off .
Check wires with a non-contact circuit
tester to make sure power is off . When
you are fi nished, be sure all covers are se-
cured to reduce the risk of fi re and electric
shock.
If you are not comfortable replacing a
hea ng element or thermostat yourself,
have this work done by a qualifi ed person.
To replace the hea ng element, you’ll need
the following tools and supplies:
Figure 25 - Non-Contact Circuit Tester
• Always turn power OFF and check the
power wires with a non-contact circuit
tester before working on the water
heater.
Figure 26 - Heating Element (with gasket)
• Check your water heater’s data plate
for the correct wattage and voltage.
(Refer to page 22 for customer contact
information for replacement parts.)
• A 10mm nut driver.
• Hand dishwashing soap to lubricate the
gasket
• A clean cloth to clean the threaded
opening
• A flat blade and a Phillips screwdriver
Steps for Replacing the Hea ng Element:
1
For the 2.5 and 4 gallon models,
unplug unit. For the 6 gallon
models, turn the power OFF at the
circuit breaker or remove fuses.
Figure 27 - Circuit Breaker
2
Open a hot water faucet and let
the hot water run un l it is cool
then siphon water from tank.
WARNING! Be sure the water runs cool
before draining the tank to reduce the risk
of scalding.
Figure 28 - Non-Contact Circuit Tester
3
Open the electrical junc on box
on the bo om of the water
heater. Using a non-contact circuit
tester, check the power wires to make
certain the power is OFF.
Figure 29 - Water Faucet
4
Remove the access panel on the
water heater then, with the tank
drained and power off , remove
the power wires from the element.
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