Service Manual
Thermostat Sensor (Thermister) Replacement Procedure
Step 1. Position main power switch to “OFF”
Step 2. Disconnect (unplug) water heater from
120 volt power source.
Step 3. Un-latch and remove top surround cov
er
from top of heater.
Step 4. Unclip sensor connector from control board and remove harness from control
panel (see picture).
Step 5. Unclip sensor from well
and pull sensor to remove, do not remove well (see
picture).
Step 6.Install new sensor assembly into well and reinstall senor clip.
Step 7. Reconnect the sensor
connector to the control board and route the wire harness
through the same path that it was removed.
Step 8. Restore 120 volt power supply. Confirm proper op
eration following the lighting
instructions on the lighting instruction label or the lighting instruction located in
the installation and operating instruction ma
nual.
Step 9. Replace surround cover on top of heater.
WARNING
120 volt potential exposure. Isolate the
appliance and reconfirm power is
disconnected using a multi-meter.
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Sensor shown fully
inserted into well
Sensor clip shown
installed properly
Remove sensor
connector from
control board
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