Installation Guide

Electric Mini Tank Water Heater • 21
Junction Box
Access Panel
Figure 30 - Junction Box and Access Panel
5
Using a 10mm nut driver, remove
the fi ve (5) nuts a aching the
element to the tank and extract
the element from the tank.
6
Make sure the new element is the
correct replacement by referring to
the water heater’s data plate for
voltage and wa age informa on.
7
Clean the tank opening with a rag.
Insert the new element equipped
with a rubber gasket making sure
that the gasket and holes in the element are
lined up.. NOTE: Use a drop of hand dish-
washing liquid to lubricate the gasket to help
avoid damaging the gasket as it is being
 ghtened. Using a 10mm nutdriver, rea ach
the nuts and hand  ghten.
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
Check the newly installed element
for leaks. If a leak is present,
 ghten the element un l the leak
stops. If you cannot stop the leak, drain the
tank and remove the element. Inspect the
gasket for damage. If the gasket is damaged,
replace the gasket and re-install the
element.
10
Once the element is successfully
installed and there are no leaks,
replace the power wires, and
access panel. Make sure all wire connec-
 ons are  ght. Replace the cover on the
electrical junc on box.
11
Restore power to the water heater.
It may take two hours for the tank
to heat up.
T&P Relief Valve Maintenance
Read and follow the opera ng and annual
maintenance instruc ons provided by
the manufacturer of the T&P Relief Valve
(yellow label a ached to T&P Relief Valve).
Minerals in the water can form deposits
that cause the valve to s ck or create
blocked passages, making the T&P Relief
Valve inopera ve. Follow these guidelines:
• At least annually, operate the T&P
Relief Valve manually to ensure the
waterways are clear and the valve
mechanism moves freely (above).
Before operating the valve manually,
check that it will discharge in a place
for secure disposal. If water does not
flow freely from the end of the dis-
charge pipe, turn OFF the power to the
water heater. Call a qualified person to
determine the cause.
WARNING! Hot water will be released.
Before opera ng the T&P relief valve
manually, check that it will discharge in a
safe place. If water does not fl ow freely
from the end of the discharge pipe, turn
the power to the water heater OFF. Call a
qualifi ed person to determine the cause.
Figure 31 - T&P Relief Valve
• At least every five years, have a quali-
fied person inspect the T&P Relief Valve
and discharge pipe. Damage caused
by corrosive water conditions, mineral
deposits, or other problems can only
be determined when a qualified person
removes and inspects the valve and its
components.
• Note that a dripping T&P Relief Valve
is usually caused by the home’s water
pressure being too high or the lack of
a Thermal Expansion Tank. If your T&P
Relief Valve drips, see page <?>.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE