Rheem XE40T06MH45U1 is an electric water heater designed for manufactured homes. It offers energy efficiency, reliability, and safety features for your hot water needs. With a 40-gallon tank capacity, it can accommodate the hot water requirements of a small household or provide ample hot water for various applications. This water heater is equipped with dual heating elements that ensure a quick recovery rate, reducing wait time for hot water. It features an adjustable thermostat that allows you to set the desired water temperature, providing both comfort and energy savings.
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Replacement Parts.
For 20–52 gallon models with single or double elements.
Instructions For Placing a Parts Order
Address parts orders to the distributor or store where the heater was purchased.
All parts orders should include:
The model and serial number of the water heater from the rating plate.
Specify voltage and wattage as marked on the rating plate.
Part description (as noted below) and number of parts desired.
CAUTION: For your safety DO NOT attempt repair of electrical wiring, thermostat(s), heating elements or other operating controls. Refer repairs to qualified service personnel.
Some models may have been supplied with
External heat traps in lieu of Internal heat traps
Relief valve
Hot outlet heat trap or dip cup insert
(on top connect models only)
Dip tube gasket
(on top connect models only)
Dip tube (on top connect models only)
Dip tube gasket
(on top connect models only)
Anode rod
Junction box cover
Plate cover
Anode rod
Top Connect Models
(see illustration below for other parts)
Junction box cover
Plate cover
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Upper thermostat*
Upper thermostat protective cover*
Cavity insulation
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Jacket access cover
Relief valve
Hot outlet heat tube
(on side connect models only)
Shroud
Drain valve
Cold inlet nipple
(on side connect models only)
Thermostat bracket*
Heating element*
Heating element gasket*
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Lower thermostat
Lower thermostat protective cover
Cavity insulation
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Jacket access cover
Thermostat bracket
Heating element
Heating element gasket
* These parts are supplied only on double element models
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Cavity Insert Instructions
The following instructions are intended for qualified service personnel ONLY, and should only be done when necessary.
In order to replace the thermostat or heating element, remove the cavity insert crossbar by following the instructions below:
Turn off the power to the water heater.
Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation.
Rotate the crossbar up and down until it breaks away from the remainder of the cavity insert.
(See illustration to the left)
Discard the crossbar. It cannot and need not be replaced.
Replace the thermostat and/or element as necessary.
Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before turning on the power to the water heater.
NOTICE: The cavity insert crossbar is necessary for the manufacturing process only. The removal of the crossbar will not interfere with the operation of the water heater.
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Key Features
- Designed for manufactured housing
- Can be connected for side or top water connections
- Has both single and double element models
- Is efficient
- Has safety controls
- Has adjustable water temperature