Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

GENERAL OPERATION

Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury, do not store

materials against the water heater or vent-air intake system. Use proper care to avoid

unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE

OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER,

VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD

REACH THE WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.

TO FILL THE WATER HEATER

1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the knob clockwise

2. Open the cold water supply shut-off valve.

3. Open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the system.

4. When a steady stream of water flows from the faucets, the water heater is filled. Close the

faucets and check for water leaks at the water heater drain valve, combination

temperature and pressure relief valve and the hot and cold water connections.

TO DRAIN THE WATER HEATER

Should it become necessary to completely drain the water heater, make sure you follow the

steps below:

1. For the White Rogers control, rotate the thermostat dial clockwise

to the lowest

possible position, OR for the Robertshaw and Honeywell controls, rotate the thermostat

dial counter-clockwise

to the lowest possible position.

2. For the White Rogers control, partially depress and rotate the gas control know clockwise

to the “OFF” position, OR for the Robershaw control, rotate the gas control knob

clockwise

to the “OFF” position.

3. Shut off the gas supply to the water heater.

4. Close the cold water supply shut-off valve.

5. Open the drain valve on the water heater by turning the knob counter-clockwise

The drain valve has threads on the end that will allow the connection of a standard hose

coupling.

6. Open a hot water faucet to allow air to enter the system.

To refill the water heater, refer to “To Fill the Water Heater.”

Wait at least (2) minutes after this control is pressurized with gas before

attempting to light pilot and/or push igniter button. Failure to do so may result

in serious injury.

WARNING