Install Instructions

Residenal Electric Water Heater Use and Care Guide • 25
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ush the tank. Replace the anode rod if
it is substanally worn out or depleted.
Thereaer, inspect the anode rod an-
nually or more frequently if needed. If
you use a water soener, your anode
rod will deplete faster than normal.
Inspect the anode rod more frequently,
replacing the anode rod as needed.
Obtain new anode rods from your local
hardware stores or have a qualied
person replace it. (Anode rods are a
consumable item and are not covered
under warranty).
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If the sediment was present
when the tank was drained,
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. Close the drain
valve when you are done.
Do not turn power back on
unl the tank is completely full of wa-
ter. For complete instrucons on lling
the tank, follow Step 8 in the Installa-
on secon.
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Rell the tank by opening the
cold water supply valve. Make
sure a hot water faucet is
open and the drain valve is closed.
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 upper
heang element to burn out. Once you
are certain the tank is completely full
of water, close the hot water faucet.
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Restore power to the water
heater. It may take two hours
for the tank to heat up.
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If you are not comfortable replacing a
heang element or thermostat your-
self, have this work done by a qualied
person. To replace the heang ele-
ment, you’ll need the following tools
and supplies:
• Always turn power OFF and check
the power wires with a non-contact
circuit tester before working on the
water heater.
• Check your water heater’s data plate
for the correct waage and voltage.
Heang elements are available at
most hardware stores.
• Some regular sockets (1 1/2 inch)
may work, but regular sockets are
oen beveled and may slip. Inexpen-
sive element wrenches are available
at local hardware stores.
• Garden hose to drain the tank
• Hand dishwashing soap to lubricate
the gasket
• A clean cloth to clean the threaded
opening
• A at blade and a Phillips screwdriver
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Turn the power OFF at the
circuit breaker or remove fuses.
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Open the electrical juncon
box on top of the water
heater. Using a non-contact
circuit tester, check the power wires to
make certain the power is OFF.
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Open a hot water faucet and
let the hot water run unl it is
cool.
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Non-Contact Circuit Tester
Heang Element (with gasket)
Element Wrench
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