How do you remove an Atwood hot water heater?

How do you remove an Atwood hot water heater?

1. Locate the plug or pull valve on the Atwood RV water heater.
2. Locate the hot water heater access panel on the exterior of the RV.
3. Locate the rear hot water heater access inside the RV.
4. Disconnect the propane intake.
5. Use a screwdriver to remove all the screws securing the hot water heater.

Do Atwood water heaters have an anode rod?

Extend the life and efficiency of your RV’s water heater with replaceable anode rods. Atwood Anode Rod is made of magnesium.

Where is the heating element on an Atwood water heater?

The heating element on your Atwood model GC10A-4E water heater (our part # AT94022) should be on the backside of the unit, towards the bottom of the tank. It will actually be behind the gas line assembly, which will need to be loosened and moved out of the way to gain access to the existing element so it can be removed or replaced.

How to install an Atwood RV water heater?

In this Atwood water heater manual, we will discuss the general installation of the heater in an RV. You will first need to place a connector on the water inlet and outlet of your new heater. The new one does not come with it. Use a metal or PVC connector for that. Place your heater and connect the wires as per the colors you remembered.

Why does my Atwood water heater not turn on?

Atwood Water Heater Clicks But won’t Ignite The possible reason behind this is a faulty control board. To confirm this issue, check for power on the wire that goes from the board to ECO. Or, check the wire that goes from the ECO to the gas solenoid while the igniter is clicking.

What’s the best way to remove a hot water heater?

Be careful with the soft copper tubing. It bends easily. Remove the door cover for the water heater and remove the 16 or so screws that hold the unit in place. After removing the screws, let the hot water heater unit rest in the cutout. This will give you a little more light to work on the water connections inside.

The heating element on your Atwood model GC10A-4E water heater (our part # AT94022) should be on the backside of the unit, towards the bottom of the tank. It will actually be behind the gas line assembly, which will need to be loosened and moved out of the way to gain access to the existing element so it can be removed or replaced.

Atwood Water Heater Clicks But won’t Ignite The possible reason behind this is a faulty control board. To confirm this issue, check for power on the wire that goes from the board to ECO. Or, check the wire that goes from the ECO to the gas solenoid while the igniter is clicking.

Be careful with the soft copper tubing. It bends easily. Remove the door cover for the water heater and remove the 16 or so screws that hold the unit in place. After removing the screws, let the hot water heater unit rest in the cutout. This will give you a little more light to work on the water connections inside.

Where is the hot water tank on a RV?

Locate your exterior access points to the water heater. The hot water tank on the outside of the RV is likely near the rear, behind a hinged hatch. Water heater locations vary, as do some replacement instructions, but the basics are the same. Shut off everything flowing into the water heater.