A.O. Smith 185762-000 - Manual (Page 17)

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FIGURE 12.
3. Attach a hose to the water heater drain valve and put the other
end in a fl oor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve.
Open a nearby hot water faucet which will relieve pressure in the
water heater and speed draining.
FIGURE 13.
The water passing out of the drain valve may be extremely hot. To
avoid being scald, make sure all connections are tight and that the
water fl ow is directed away from any person.
4. Remove the screw securing the outer door, and remove door.
FIGURE 14.
5. Fold up the insulation to explose thermostat therminal cover.
FIGURE 15.
6. A. Models with lower thermostat without high limit: Lift
out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal cover
from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be
removed from the thermostat.
FIGURE 16.
B. Models with Upper or Lower Thermostat with High
Limit:Lift out the tab as shown below to unclip the terminal
cover from the thermostat. The terminal cover can now be
removed from the thermostat.
FIGURE 17.
7. Disconnect the two wires on the element and unscrew the old
element from the tank.