Cathodic protection cp is a technique used to control the corrosion of a metal surface by making it the cathode of an electrochemical cell. Anode rod replacement chart 112 water heater pilot ignition 112 water heater bypass 3 valves if so equipped 114. Looking for rheem assembly, anode rod, magnesium 45w405. Anode rod is specifically designed to replace oem rod the flexibility allows for installation within tight space constraints product information technical details. Have a rag handy because there will be some seepage of water from the anode rod location. Campers arent cheap and niether is maintenance on them when something goes wrong. I wanted to put this information out there for anyone that has a hott rod electric water heater conversion for their suburban lp only water heater. Download 1027 bradford white water heater pdf manuals. Anode rod sp19c all models heat traps sp20003 all models fv sensor ap4473 all models electronic display ap14697a 43vp40 50e dip tube with gasket sp11625r all models pressure switch sp20292 4050 gallon tall sp20291 4050 gallon short parts diagram on page 41. If your anode rod is on the top of the heater, you will only need to allow the tank to drain about a quart or 12 a gallon of water. Dimensions and specifications subject to change without notice, in accordance with our policy of continuous product improvement. Stay clear of the drive shaft and the transmission coupling when the. Anode available for hott rod conversion on suburban water. Add 2 pints of 3% hydrogen peroxide available at drug stores through anode rod hole.
Ws02x20625 water heater anode rod ge appliances parts. Camco 11553 rv magnesium anode rod fits atwood heaters. Why you need a 6point socket to remove a water heater. Manual despiece honda cg 125 fan 2005 al 2008 by fernando. The manual sayes to perform an annual inspection of the anode rod to check for wire. Using a 1116 inch socket, remove the anode rod by turning it counterclockwise. For ease of figuring, say you replace the rod every five years and only double the life of the tank. As mentioned there, removing a water heater anode rod generally requires considerable, umm, persuasion. I used a 12point socket wrench, as i didnt have a 1116. How to find anode rod to replace with a new one on. Smith powershot 50 100 and hoped to change it yesterday.
Residential electric water heaters for complete information on limited warranties, consult written warranty. The rod is screwed into the top of the tank, but you may have to do some digging to find it. All models are certified from sea level to 10,100 ft. Anode rod all models ship from the factory for use with natural gas, a complete propane burner is supplied for converting to propane gas. Removing a water heater anode rod the smell of molten.
Do i need to know the amount of torque the factory used to install the anode rod so as to avoid excessive torque removing the rod. I unscrewed the 4 screws on top attaching the blower unit to the heater, removed the two clamps on the rubber transition that connects the exhaust of the blower unit 2 diameter to a 3 white pvc tube that goes up see pic. Just yesterday, i tried to remove an anode that someone had installed in a 1997 model atwood water heater. Pulling the anode when the water heater is new may or may not require an impact wrench. Rheem sp8371b rtech resistor flexible magnesium anode rod with 54inch length and 0. Aluminum anode rod helps protect against corrosion for longer life. Most tanks come with one anode, which, in most waters will last four years before needing replacement. The rod i received is approximately 1 foot too long. Includes repair parts, symptom troubleshooting, repair videos and more for my appliance. The sectioned anode was a little pricey, but i am very pleased with the result. Generally, if you can see 6 inches of the support wire, or if the rod is deeply pitted or split.
Heard anode rod replacement can be a bear of a job. When you have a good anode rod in place, and replace it as needed, you can seriously extend the service life of your tank. Anode rods for water heater, water heater anode rod, anode. Follow the instructions contained in this manual carefully before starting the motorcycle assembly procedures. If the anode is located on the side, drain the tank until the water is below the anode rod port. The manual is available through the cg directives system online and will be reprinted. You can either leftclick on the link to open the manual in a new tab or rightclick and save a copy directly on your computer. Now i do the first pic shows the head in front of the two sockets.
It draws corrosive materials in the water to it, essentially sacrificing itself so that your water heater tank is not damaged. Service manual part engine for cg125150 issued date. Camco anode rod preserves the life of your water heater by corroding itself so the metal parts of the water heater dont. Its a good idea to check the rod and replace it if its damaged. User manuals, bradford white water heater operating guides and service manuals. It also depends on how big a deal it is to swap the anode again. Bradford white water heater user manuals download manualslib. In most cases, you will need a long cheater bar to break the initial seal on the anode rod. This product may contain one or more chemicals known in the state of california to cause cancer andor birth defects or other reproductive harm. It was permanently fused to the tank threads and the tank will have to be replaced. When you replace the anode, i would use teflon tape and only 10 or 15 ftlbs of torque.
An anode rod is made from magnesium, aluminum or zinc, wrapped around a steelsupport wire. Cg125 titan ks es kse ca setup manual 3 contents assembly instructions this manual contains the necessary instructions for honda cg125 titan ks, cg125 titan es, cg125 titan kse and cg125 cargo assembly. A simple method of protection connects the metal to be protected to a more easily corroded sacrificial metal to act as the anode. Rheem doesnt have model number specific manuals but instead a single manual may cover a various sizes of a specific model. Page 2 chapter 4 cylinder,cylinde rhead, valves and piston chapter 5 generator star t motor chapter 6 clutch and gear box chapter 7 carburetor chapter 8 removing and installing the engine chapter 9 maintenance chapter10electrical system service manual part engine for cg125 150 hartford. This section contans replacement anode rods for rheem water heaters. The sacrificial metal then corrodes instead of the protected metal.
Get shopping advice from experts, friends and the community. Sears customer service says this is the correct rod for my water heater. Rheem sp8371b rtech resistor flexible magnesium anode rod. Rheem assembly, anode rod, magnesium 45w405sp11524c. I have a 200117sd that had the hott rod conversion put in by the previous owner about a year ago. Expect the teflon tape to get cut through to still get good electrical contact. You can ask your servicing technician to do it for you, or you can do it yourself by following these six simple steps. Service manual part engine for cg125 150 issued date. Sacrificial anode definition of sacrificial anode by the. Uscg marine safety manual volume ii united states coast guard. Rheem parts guide pdf free download pdf download free.
Extends the life of a water heater by attracting corrosive elements in the water, protecting the tank and elements from corrosion. Ao smith 9003892005 34 standard aluminum anode rod 33 length standard anode rod made out of aluminum material. Sidekick and envirostor sk, ske, skdc, skdce investment. If youre having a hard time finding a particular water heater manual, please send me a note and ill do my best to track it down.
Water heater anode rods protect water heaters through the process of electrolysis where a sacrificial anode is depleted to prevent corrosion of exposed steel in the water heater we supply anodes made of aluminum, magnesium, and ka90 alloy. Location of anode rod on kenmore water heater model 153326160. I ordered a new aluminum anode for my 8 year old a. Anode available for hott rod conversion on suburban water heater posted in general aftermarket accessories forum. The 155mm lantern and lens es are stocked at the engineering. A 1116 socket wrench and the appropriate size anode rods. Page 2 chapter 4 cylinder,cylinde rhead, valves and piston chapter 5 generator star t motor chapter 6 clutch and gear box chapter 7 carburetor chapter 8 removing and installing the engine chapter 9 maintenance chapter10electrical system service manual part engine for cg125150. Do not plugin power anode until tank is pressurized.
The anode threads are aluminum the tank fitting is aluminum the result was an anode rod that could not be removed using any device. Download this books into available format 2019 update. Torque on anode rod of kenmore water heater model 153326160. A complete model overview for my geh50dnsrsa general electric water heater from. If this does not look like your water heater i will need the serial number of the water heater to provide you additional information or you may call reliances customer support number 18003654054. So last week i replaced the 17 inch magnesium anode with a segmented 48 inch magnesium anode rod, and did a couple more tank drainings. Eliminates rotten egg smell in water caused by hydrogen sulfide. I plan to use a cordless impact wrench to remove the anode rod. When the glass liner does eventually crack, it is the anode rod that protects your steel water tank.
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