Replacing the Anode
The Whale® replacement anode is Part #
75873.
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Drain tank fully and turn off power.
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To replace the anode, remove the
drain valve and the pre-installed
sacrificial anode (figure 6) and
screw the new anode and drain
valve back in its place.
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Whale® recommends checking the
anode regularly for signs of
corrosion. If you have any
concerns about rapid corrosion,
please contact Whale® Support
(Section 13).
The following service items are available
for this Water Heater from Whale® (Figure
7).
Heating Element
High Heat Limit Switch
Magnesium Anode
Figure 7 - Internal Wiring
11. WINTERIZING
Note - If water is allowed to freeze in the system, serious damage to the pipe work and pump may occur. Failures of
this type will invalidate warranty. To best avoid this damage, completely drain the water system.
WARNING - The power source must be turned off before draining and refilling this Water Heater.
1.
Drain the complete freshwater system either using the pump or a drain valve.
2.
Open all the faucets (including the Water Heater drain valve) and allow pump to purge the water from the
system, and then turn the pump off.
3.
Disconnect the pump and turn on to purge into an adequate basin. Only reconnect the pump when water
system is to be used.
4.
Remember to leave all faucets including the Water Heater drain valve open to avoid any damage (except for
Whale Twist™ Deck Shower if installed).
#75876
Relay
#74607
Temperature and Pressure Valve
#75873
Thermostat
Anode for use with drain
valve port #75873
Hot
Water
Outlet
Drain Valve
fitted to anode
Figure 6 - Replacing the anode
Temperature
and Pressure
Valve
Cold Water
Inlet
#75878
#74659
#73129
NOTE: Figure 7 depicts
the internal wiring of this
Water Heater. For advice on
servicing any of the highlighted
components please contact
Whale® Support
(Section 13) or a marine
electrician.