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7. With the thermostat probe out of the way, use the 1/2” socket
and ratchet to remove the nuts holding the heater to the tub.
Remove all nuts and lockwashers.
8. Remove the heater from the tub weldment.
9. Remove the gasket.
10. Before proceeding any further, it is important to verify that the
tub wall is free of any excess debris so that when the new gasket
is applied, there are no gaps that could lead to leaking around the
heater.
11. Apply the new heater gasket from your service kit.
12. Slide the heater onto the studs and apply by hand the lock
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washers and nuts. Tighten the nuts by hand and then use the
torque wrench set to 154 in-lbs to ensure that the nuts are secure.
13. The thermostat probe needs to be placed into the well of the
new heater. Again, use caution when doing this so that the probe
or the capillary tube do not become broken. If this occurs, then the
thermostat will have to be replaced.
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Heater Replacement Instructions
Revision A (10/14/2005)
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Removing silicone from thermostat well
Removing the gasket
Applying the torque wrench to the nuts
Removing the nuts and lockwashers
Removing the heater