Specifications

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8. A new gasket has been supplied with the replacement heating element.
Slide the new gasket over the heating element and align it with the face
plate. Follow recommendations contained in the manufacturer's
documentation, local codes, or accepted contractor practices as to the use
and / or type of joint compound or sealer on the gasket and flange surfaces.
9. Insert the element into the tank. Be sure it has been installed with arrows,
that appear on the element, pointing in correct directions.
10. Install the mounting bolts and nuts. Tighten to twenty to twenty-five foot-
pounds (20-25 ft/lbs).
11. Using an Ohm meter, check from the terminals to ground to assure that no
short circuit exists.
12. Reconnect the leads to heating element terminals in same position as they
were installed on original elements.
13. The procedure for replacing all elements in the unit are the same as listed
above.
14. Refill the tank completely with water, carefully checking each gasket and
element for signs of leakage. If leakage is detected, check to assure that
the bolts have been tightened to the proper torque. If this does not stop
the leakage, replace the gasket or element.
15. Check to make sure all electrical connections are tight.
16. After checking to make sure all tools / foreign matter has been removed
from the electric control cabinet, and that all personnel are clear, turn on
the power while visually checking for any "arcing" or sparking at the
reconnected electric leads.
17. If no evidence of arcing is detected, close and lock the door to the electric
control cabinet. The unit is now back in service.
FTB Type Element
1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 of the shutdown procedure (page 19) to take the
unit off-line before attempting any electrical service.
t The combination of electricity and water can pose a very dangerous
situation. Assure that all power has been shut off / disconnected and
locked out in an approved manner, before attempting any installation or
maintenance procedures.