Use And Care Manual

Cavity Insert Instructions

The following instructions are intended for

qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only

be done when necessary.

170°F

(77°C)

110°F

(43°C)

140°F (60°C)

In order to replace the thermostat or heating element,

remove the cavity insert crossbar by following the

instructions below:

Turn off the power to the water heater.

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

disconnect all branch circuits before opening the access

panel(s). The water heater may be connected to more

than one branch circuit.

Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation.

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 thermostat 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.