Specifications

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10. Each rod is soldered to the element spacers. Unsolder and pull the rods
out of the spacers.
11. Remove the compression fitting body.
Note: When changing a rod, always replace the body, sleeve, ring, and cap nut
of the compression fittings.
12. Thoroughly clean the flange of the heating element to remove any particles
of gasket or sealer that remain. This will help assure a proper seal when
the new / repaired heating element and gasket are mounted.
13. Insert and tighten the new compression fitting body.
14. Insert the new rod through the element spacers and resolder the rod to the
spacer.
15. Install the compression ring and refit and tighten the compression fitting
cap nut.
16. Referencing the sketch made in Step 4, reinstall the insulators, nuts, and
jumper bars to their original element configuration.
17. If the entire heating element is to be replaced with a new unit, confirm that
the rating of the replacement element matches that of the element being
replaced. Each heating element has the rated voltage and wattage listed on
the face plate.
18. Thoroughly clean the face of flange on the tank.
19. 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.
20. Insert the element into the tank. Be sure it has been installed with the
arrows, that appear on the element, pointing in correct directions.
21. After assuring that the heating element is correctly aligned, clamp the
flanges together and proceed with the torque procedure detailed as follows.