water heater - r/r -

[Rob Robinson]

Several of us have put in the Force Ten and are happy campers. Bruce, Randy,
myself and others have done the install and it is relatively easy.

On 13/07/07, Stephen Birtles wrote:
>
> Or replace with a heater that has an automatic reset Force Ten Brand
> Direct replacement for the Atwood
> we have them
> Stephen 77fc35
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "Eric Johnson"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello Roger,
> > I have an Atwood water heater in our coach that I installed to
> replace our original. I've
> > found that the electric heater element trips out whenever water from
> the engine exceeds
> > 185 ºF. After consulting the factory, the way I remedy this
> situation is as follows:
> >
> > 1. Shut off power to the heater.
> > 2. Remove sheet metal screws from the square cover over the heating
> element.
> > 3. Use a screwdriver to push in the red reset button buried in
> between the electrical plugs
> > that supply power to the heater.
> > 4. Replace the cover and restore power.
> >
> > In the summer I close the hot water circulation off to the heater to
> prevent this problem.
> >
> > Long term fix...replace the Atwood heater with a better choice.
> >
> > Regards, Eric in San Antonio
> > 84FC35SBWL2
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> "rogerwwebb"
> wrote:
> > >
> > > The electric heat supply to my water heater has stopped working.
> It is
> > > an Atwood model, 10.5 gallons.
> > >
> > > I have not taken it apart, but assume I will need to replace the
> whole
> > > unit.
> > >
> > > Is this a correct assumption, or per chance, can you replace just the
> > > heating element on this unit?
> > >
> > > Roger Webb
> > > 91WBWL
> > > Cedar Rapids, IA
> > >
> >
>
>
>



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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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