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4.2 Temperature setting
To fill the heater:
The temperature of the hot water is adjusted by
rotating the knob M (Fig.5) located on the front
cover. Temperature range is 55-145 °F.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase
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temperature.
Turn the knob counter-clockwise to decrease
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temperature.
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5.1 Removing the cover
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5.2 Draining the heater
If the heater has been installed with flexible hoses:
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5.3 Inspecting the anode rod
If the heater has been installed with flexible hoses:
The purpose of the anode rod (Fig. 8, [N]) is to
protect the tank against corrosion. It is critical that
the anode rod be inspected once a year to
determine whether it requires replacement. To
access the anode rod, the heating element must
be removed (see Section 5.4 Removing the heating
element). Upon inspection, the anode rod surface
should appear smooth. If the rod surface appears
pitted, bumpy, rusty, or if the rod is missing
completely, then it must be replaced.
To access the anode rod:
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to repair this water heater
yourself. Call a service person for assistance.
Always turn off the power supply to the
heater prior to servicing or draining the
heater.
NOTICE
For most of these operations, the water will
have to be drained from the heater. For all
of these operations the cord should be
disconnected and the front cover removed.
Remove rubber seal which covers the Phillips
screw(Fig. 5 [S]), and unscrew the Phillips screw.
The cover (Fig. 5, [C]) can now be removed by
slightly rotate. When reassembling, work in the
opposite way being careful to insert the tongue
of the cover into the slot.
Shut off the power supply.
Turn the heater upside down over a sink to drain
the water out of it.
Remove the heating element (see Section 5.4
Removing the heating element).
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