Instructions / Assembly

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Housekeeping
Visually inspect the pilot.
To ensure sufficient ventilation
and combustion air supply, proper
clearances must be maintained.
When installed in a closet, DO NOT
block or obstruct any of the combustion
air inlet openings located around
the perimeter of the water heater. A
minimum of 1” is required between
these combustion air inlet openings and
any obstruction.
DO NOT obstruct or block the
Flammable Vapor Sensor. The sensor
does not require any maintenance or
cleaning. DO NOT expose to cleaning
agents.
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DANGER: Combustible
materials, such as clothing,
cleaning materials, or
flammable liquids, etc., must
not be placed against or next
to the water heater.
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the pilot flame and
main burner annually.
Through the sight glass, inspect
the pilot and burner lighting. If any
unusual pilot or burner operation is
noted, the water heater should be shut
off until qualified service assistance
can be obtained.
The burner operates in radiant mode
and glows bright orange when burning
correctly. Allow approximately 30
seconds after turning on for the burner
to reach the radiant mode
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CAUTION: For your safety,
cleaning of the burner must be
performed only by qualified service
personnel, as it involves the
disconnection of gas piping and leak
testing. 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 flame pattern
Venting System Inspection
The water heater’s internal flue must
be inspected annually to be certain it is
clean by removing the blower assembly
and flue baffle.
When reinstalling the flue baffle make
certain it is hung securely by its hanger
at the top of the flue way.
Reinstall the blower assembly.
Inspect plastic vent pipe. Make certain
that all joints are secure and that vent
pipe supports are all in place. Check the
outdoor vent terminal to see that it is
free of obstructions, and that there is no
damage nearby caused by condensate.
Inspect dilution air holes. Make certain
no blockage exists. Clean any lint, dirt
or oil accumulation that may exist.
Test for spillage at the dilution air holes
after 5 minutes of burner operation.
Place a blown out match or candle
close to the dilution air holes. The
smoke from the candle or match should
be drawn into the dilution air holes.
If the smoke is pushed away from
the dilution air holes, the blower or
vent system may be blocked. Contact
qualified service personnel.
Location of Dilution Air Holes
Gas ame
should be visible
on entire burner
surface.
Care and cleaning of the water heater