HTP Everlast Elevate ELV055C2X055N, Use And Care Manual

lp-790 Revision Date 1.3.22

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Draining the Water Heater

STEP #1

 - Turn off power to the water heating system, preferably at 

the circuit breaker. 

Failure to cut power off to the water heating system before 

draining may result in property damage, severe personal injury, or 

death due to electric shock.

STEP #2

 - Run hot water at a faucet in the system. When it runs cold, 

shut off the faucet. Then shut off water at the main cold water inlet 

or, if possible, valve off the water heater from the system. 

STEP #3

 - Open the T&P valve or a hot water tap to prevent vacuum 

buildup in the tank and piping. Then open the drain valve on the 

water heater to drain the water from the isolated water heater or 

water heating system.

STEP #4

 - Close the valve(s) and faucet after the water is drained.

When filling the water heater, open a hot water tap to release air 

in the tank and piping. The tank must be full of water before the 

heater is turned on. Failure to ensure the water heater is full before 

turning it on will result in damage to the water heater, and could 

result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death. Such 

damages ARE NOT covered by water heater warranty.

To Fill the Water Heater and System: 

STEP #1

 - Open a hot water tap high in the system to bleed any air 

pressure. Water will flow freely when air is completely bled. 

STEP #2

 - Open the main cold water inlet. If the water heater has 

been isolated from the system, open the isolation valves. Refill the 

tank with cold water. 

STEP #3

 - Close the tap when air is completely bled from the system 

and water is flowing freely. Check the water heater and system for 

leaks.

STEP #4

 - Turn power back on to the domestic water heating 

system and observe operation. Ensure the water heater is operating 

properly.

Completely drain the water heater before removing the anode. 

Failure to do so will result in a leakage of water and property damage, 

and could possibly result in moderate to severe personal injury or 

death.

To Inspect / Replace the Anode 

STEP #1

 - Drain the water heater following the procedure detailed in 

this section. 

STEP #2

 - After the water heater is drained remove the anode rod. 

Anode rod location and size is detailed in Replacement Parts, this 

manual. 

STEP #3

 - Observe the anode rod. The anode rod should be replaced 

when more than 6” of core wire is exposed at either end of the rod.

STEP #4

 - Use pipe tape or approved sealant on threads to install the 

anode rod. Fill the water heater and check for leaks.

New Anode Rod

Partially Depleted Anode Rod

Depleted Anode Rod

6”

Figure 8 - Anode Inspection Detail Example For Reference Only