EVERBILT Electric Upper Thermostat Instructions
ELECTRIC UPPER THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
1. Before servicing the water heater, DISCONNECT/TURN OFF the main power
breaker feeding the water heater.
CAUTION: Turn power off at the breaker or fuse panel. Failure
to do so may result in severe injury.
2. Before servicing the water heater thermostat, verify with a volt meter that
voltage/power has been disconnected to the water heater.
3. For replacement, be sure you have selected the same IDENTICAL thermostat
type as on the water heater.
PLEASE NOTE – Upper thermostats are usually not the same as the
lower thermostat.
4. Disconnect the thermostat leads, preferably tag the leads before removal from
the screw terminals to eliminate incorrect wiring problems.
5. Remove and replace the thermostat from the thermostat bracket. Re-wire per
diagram in the Use and Care booklet that came with the water heater or your
tagged leads.
6. Double check to be sure your wire connections are correct and they are firm and
tight.
7. Re-establish the electric power to the water heater.
8. Replace the protective cover to the thermostat.
9. Cycle test the water heater to be certain of proper operation.
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| General | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | EVERBILT Electric Upper Thermostat Instructions |
| Make | Everbilt |
| Language | English |
| Filetype | PDF (Download) |
| File size | 0.11 MB |

EVERBILT Electric Upper Thermostat Instructions Overview
Summary of Contents
- Page 1: Electric upper thermostat installation Before servicing the water heater, disconnect/turn off the main power breaker feeding the water heater. Turn power off at the breaker or fuse panel. Failure to do so may result in severe injury. Before servicing the water heater thermostat, verify with a volt meter that voltage/power has been disconnected. For replacement, be sure you have selected the same identical thermostat type as on the water heater. Disconnect the thermostat leads, preferably tag the leads before removal from the screw terminals. Remove and replace the thermostat from the thermostat bracket. Re-wire per diagram in the Use and Care booklet. Double check to be sure your wire connections are correct and they are firm and tight. Re-establish the electric power to the water heater. Replace the protective cover to the thermostat. Cycle test the water heater to be certain of proper operation.













