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16.Replace terminal cover onthermostat making s ure that t he
locking t abs ontheterminal cover areinplace.
I
, Before
removing
any
access
panels
or servicing
the
water
heater,
make sure the electrical
supply
to the
water
heater
is
turned "OFF".
• Failure
to do this could result in
death,
serious
bodily
injury,
or
property
damage.
FIGURE 25.
17. Replace
the
insulation
to cover
the
thermostat
and
the element.
FIGURE 26.
18. Replace
access
panel.
19. Turn "ON" electric
power to water
heater.
FIGURE 27.
Drain Valve Washer
Replacement.
NOTE:
For replacement,
use a 17/32"
x 13/64"
x 1/8" thick
washer
available
at your
nearest
hardware
store,
For
ordering
a replacement
washer,
refer
to the
"Repair
Parts
List"
section.
* Before
beginning
turn "OFF" the electrical
power
supply to the
water heater.
Follow "Draining"
instructions
in the "Service
and Adjustment"
section.
Turning counter clockwise,
remove the hex cap below the screw
handle.
Remove
the washer
and put the new one in place.
Screw the handle
and cap assembly
back into the drain valve
and retighten
using a wrench.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Follow "Filling the Water Heater" instructions
in the "Installation
Instructions"
section.
Check for leaks.
Turn "ON" electric
power to the water heater.
_
HANDLE AND
CAP ASSEMBLY
WASHER
FIGURE 28.
Anode
Rod Inspection
The anode
rod is used to protect
the tank from corrosion.
Most
hot water tanks are equipped
with an anode rod. The submerged
rod deteriorates
to protect
the tank. Instead
of corroding
the tank,
water ions attack and eat away the anode
rod. This does not effect
the water's taste or color. The rod must be maintained
to keep the
tank in operating
condition.
Anode
deterioration
depends
on water
conductivity,
not
necessarily
water condition. Acorroded
or pitted anode rod indicates
high water conductivity
and should be checked and/or replaced more
often than an anode rod that appears
to be intact. Replacement
of
the depleted
anode
rod can extend the life of your water
heater.
Inspection
should be conducted
by calling the Sears Service Center
for an authorized
contractor.
At a minimum,
the anode(s)
should
be checked
annually
after the warranty
period.
Service
I7
Before
calling for repair service,
read the "Start Up Conditions"
and "Operational
Conditions"
found
in the Troubleshooting
section
of this manual.
If a condition
persists
or you are uncertain
about
the operation
of the water
heater,
let a qualified
person
check
it out.
Contact
Sears
Repair
Services
at
1-800-4-MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663).
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