Install Instructions

MAINTENANCE

In addition, the following steps should be performed at six-month intervals unless

otherwise specified:

1. Make sure you clear the combustion air openings of any dust, lint or other

restrictions. Flow of combustion air MUST NOT be restricted.

2. Check the burner flame periodically. If it becomes out of shape or smoky,

call your service technician.

3. When cleaning your heater room or utility room, always turn off the burner

to reduce the amount of dust and lint drawn into the burner.

4. The electric ignition system and all controls should be checked

periodically for reliability of operation and adjusted if necessary.

5. Lightly oil the burner motor with "Medium" detergent-free automobile

engine oil twice per year.

6. Clean Strainer or Filter as follows:

a) Oil valves between oil storage tank and burner should be shut.

b) Remove Strainer cover.

c) Remove Strainer baskets and wash in kerosene.

d) Reassemble.

7. Drain off at least one gallon of water each month to remove the silt and

sediment from the water heater.

CAUTION: THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.

Check the temperature-pressure relief valve to insure that the valve has

not become inoperable. Lift the lever at the top of the valve several times

until the valve seats properly without leaking and operates freely.

CAUTION: THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.

If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater discharges

periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply

system. Please contact your water supplier or plumbing professional on how to

correct this situation. Do not plug the temperature and pressure relief valve.

Either a plug type, combination anode/nipple or both have been installed in this

water heater to extend tank life. The anode(s) should be inspected periodically

(every 2 years) and replaced if necessary. Contact the installing professional

plumber or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for replacement anode

information. The use of a water softener may increase the speed of anode

consumption. More frequent inspection of the anode is needed when using

softened (or phosphate treated) water. You should contact your supplier or a

plumbing professional for replacement parts. Make sure that you give the Part

name, model number and serial number of the water heater when ordering the

parts.

WARNING

When lifting the lever of the temperature and pressure relief valve, hot

water will be released under pressure. Be certain that any released

water does not result in bodily injury or property damage.