Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

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3. At all times keep the water heater area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
4. Bi-annually conduct a visual check of the main and pilot burner flames to
determine that they are burning properly. See Burner Flame Check section
(page 27). If sooting or other burner anomalies are evident, shut down the
water heater by turning off the gas per the instructions listed in this manual
or as listed on the water heater.
5. Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices
and related parts of any dirt or other foreign material. Inspect the burner
ports for obstructions or debris and clean with a wire brush as needed. Wire
brush and/or vacuum clean the combustion chamber as needed to remove
scale deposits and debris. NOTE: It is imperative for proper operation of
the water heater that the inner door be replaced in the original location.
6. At least once a year, check the combination temperature and pressure
relief valve to ensure that the valve has not become encrusted with lime.
Lift the lever at the top of the valve several times until the valve seats
properly without leaking and operates freely.
7. Monthly drain off a gallon of water to remove silt and sediment.
8. If the combination temperature and pressure relief valve on the appliance
discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed
water supply system. Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector
on how to correct this situation. Do NOT plug the combination
temperature and pressure relief valve outlet.
9. Vent pipe and vent hood screen should be cleaned of any foreign material.
The screen is located inside the vent hood outlet and is accessible from the
outside of the hood. Do not reach inside the vent hood when the water
heater is in operation.
WARNING
The ventilation air system may be HOT.
WARNING
When lifting lever of the combination temperature and pressure relief
valve, hot water will be released under pressure. Be careful that any
released water does not result in bodily injury or property damage.
WARNING
DO NOT run out of propane gas. Damage to the water heater may occur.
WARNING
THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.