- Rheem/Rudd Hybrid Electric Water Heater User Manual

Cavity Insert Instructions

The following instructions are intended for qualified

service personnel ONLY, and should only be done

when necessary.

In order to replace the ECO,thermistor or heating element,

remove the cavity insert crossbar by following the

instructions below:

Turn off the power to the water heater.

Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation.

See page 20.

Rotate the crossbar up and down until it breaks

away from the remainder of the cavity insert.

(See illustration to the left)

Discard the crossbar. It cannot and need not be

replaced.

Replace the

ECO,thermistor and/or element as

necessary.

Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s)

before turning on the power to the water heater.

NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar is necessary

for the manufacturing process only. The removal

of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation

of the water heater.