A.O. Smith Electric Water Heater 2000

Ensure no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge line.

Verify that the discharge pipe terminates at an adequate drain.

Manually operate the temperature-pressure relief valve.

Did the valve reset completely and stop releasing water?

Close the cold water inlet to the water heater if the valve fails to reset.

Follow the draining instructions in the manual.

Check all connections for tightness

Repair water leaks and tighten electrical connections as necessary

Turn on the electrical disconnect switch

Turn on the pilot toggle switch

Observe the operation of the electrical components during the first heating cycle

Check temperature control and contactor operation

Ensure adequate drainage is in place before inspection

Check for adverse water quality conditions

Inspect the anode rod for depletion

Inspect the anode rod if water softener is in use

Turn OFF the electrical disconnect switch

Close the cold water inlet valve to heater

Open a nearby hot water faucet to vent the system

Is the heater being drained for an extended shutdown?

Leave the drain valve open during extended shutdown

Turn OFF electrical disconnect switch

Drain the heater following Draining instructions

Remove the banks and gaskets from the openings