Instructions / Assembly

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Vacation and Extended Shut-Down
If the water heater is to remain idle
for an extended period of time, the
power 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 heater’s 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.