Instructions / Assembly

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Venting System Inspection
Make certain the draft hood is fastened
to the water heater top pan and roof
jack vent is properly positioned and
securely attached with sheet metal
screws.
If after inspection of the vent system
you found soot or deterioration; call the
local gas utility to correct the problem
and clean the flue, or replace the flue,
flue baffle, and venting system before
resuming operation of the water heater.
Test for spillage at the draft hood relief
opening after 5 minutes of burner
operation. Use a flame of a match or
candle or smoke.
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the pilot burner and
main burners annually.
Through the sight glass, inspect the
pilot burner flame with the main burner
off and inspect the main burner while
firing.
If any unusual burner operation is
noted, the water heater should be shut
off until qualified service assistance
can be obtained.
CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning
of the burner must be performed only by
qualified service personnel. The burner
chamber is a sealed area. If the burner
access door is removed, the burner
access door gasket must be replaced.
For cleaning, remove the burner from
the water heater. A vacuum cleaner can
be used on the burner and floor shield
inside the water heater. The burner can
also be cleaned by scrubbing with mild
detergent.
Proper burner and pilot
burner pattern.
Care and cleaning of the water heater
Vacation and Extended Shut-Down
If the water heater is to remain idle for
an extended period of time, the gas and
water to the appliance should be turned
off to conserve energy and prevent a
build-up of dangerous hydrogen gas.
The water heater and piping should be
drained if they might be subjected to
freezing temperatures.
After a long shut-down period, the
water heaters operation and controls
should be checked by qualified service
personnel. Make certain the water
heater is completely filled again before
placing it in operation.
NOTICE: Refer to
the Hydrogen Gas
Caution in the Operating
Instructions.
Anode Rod
This water heater is equipped with
an anode rod designed to prolong
the life of the glass lined tank. The
anode rod is slowly consumed, thereby
eliminating or minimizing corrosion of
the glass lined tank.
Water sometimes contains a high
sulfate and/or mineral content and
together with cathodic protection
process can produce a hydrogen
sulfide, or rotten egg odor in the heated
water. Chlorination of the water supply
should minimize the problem.
NOTICE: DO NOT
remove the anode
rod from the water
heater’s tank, except
for inspection and/
or replacement, as
operation with the
anode rod removed
will greatly shorten the
life of the glass lined
tank and will exclude
warranty coverage.
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