Instructions / Assembly

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Venting System Inspection
The water heater’s internal flue must be
inspected annually to be certain it is clean
by removing the damper 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 flue damper and the draft
hood.
Inspect the gas venting system and the
chimney.
Make certain the vent connector from
the draft hood to the vent system and/
or chimney is properly positioned and
securely attached.
If after inspection of the vent system you
find 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. The flame or smoke
should be pulled into the draft hood’s relief
opening(s). If the flame or smoke is not
pulled into the draft hood's relief opening,
shut off the water heater and make proper
adjustments/repairs to the venting system.
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the pilot burner and main
burner 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.
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
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 inner
door, lower air box, or inner door burner
assembly are removed, the inner door
gaskets, burner access door gasket, and
transition pan gasket must be replaced.
For cleaning, remove the inner door and
inner door burner assembly from the water
heater. A vacuum cleaner can be used on
the burner and inside the water heater. The
burner can also be cleaned by blowing
air over the burner surface. DO NOT
allow any large debris to remain inside the
burner. Refer to page 23.
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 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.
Proper burner flame
pattern
Gas ame
should be vis-
ible on entire
burner surface.