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FIGURE
24.
16. Replace terminal cover on thermostat making sure that the
locking tabs on the terminal cover are in place.
• 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 13164" 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"Fitting 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 2&
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. A corroded 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 d 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
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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