American Water Heater HPE10260H045DV Benutzerhandbuch

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Replacement heating elements must be of the same 
style and Voltage/wattage rating as the ones originally in 
the water heater. This information can be found on the 
fl ange or terminal block of the element or on the water 
heater data plate.

IMPORTANT: Before replacing any element, confi rm 
that you have the correct replacement element 
(wattage). This water heater has a folded 4500 watt 
upper element and a folded 2000 watt lower element. 
DO NOT replace the element(s) with a wattage, style 
or shape different than the elements specifi ed for the 
upper and/or lower element. 
1.  Turn off power to the water heater at the breaker 

disconnect switch serving the water heater.

2.  Verify there is no power at the incoming power 

connection to the water heater with an AC volt 
meter.

3.  Open a nearby hot water faucet and allow to run 

until the water is no longer hot.

4.  Drain the water heater by connecting a hose to 

the drain valve and terminating it to an adequate 
drain or to the exterior of the building. When unit 
is drained, close the drain valve and remove 
hose.

5.  Remove the access cover, then remove the foam 

insulation block. 

6.  Remove the protective plastic cover from the 

attachment point.  

7.  Disconnect the electrical wires from the heating 

element by loosening the screws (Figure 14). 

Remove the screw-in element by turning the 

element counterclockwise with a 1-1/2 inch socket 

wrench. Remove the existing gasket.

8.  Clean the area where the gasket fits to the tank. If  

you are replacing the bottom element, remove any 

accumulated sediment on the bottom of the tank.

9.  Make sure the replacement element has the 

correct  voltage and wattage rating and shape by 

matching it to the rating plate on the water heater. 

Position the new gasket(s) on the element and 

insert it into the water heater tank (Figure 15). 

Tighten the element by turning it clockwise until 

secure.

10.  Close the drain valve and open the nearest hot 

water faucet. Then open the cold water shut off 

valve and allow the tank to fill completely with 

water. To purge the lines of any excess air and 

sediment, keep the hot water faucet open for 

three (3) minutes after a constant flow of water is 

obtained.

11.  Check for leaks around the element.
12.  Reconnect the electrical wires to the element and 

securely tighten the screws (See Figure 14).

13.  Replace the protective plastic cover removed 

earlier. Make sure the cover is securely engaged 

on the attachment points.

14.  Replace the foam block and access cover.
15.  Although this water heater is equipped with “Dry 

Fire” protection circuitry, be sure tank is completely 
filled with water before applying electrical power to the 

water heater.

Screws

Wires

Element

Figure 14

Spud

Gasket

Screw-in
Element

Figure 15