Instructions / Assembly

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Housekeeping
Visually inspect the pilot.
Make sure that the combustion air inlet
openings located around the perimeter of the
water heater are not blocked or obstructed. A
minimum clearance of 1 in. (2.5 cm) is required
between the combustion air inlet openings and
any object.
DO NOT obstruct or block the Flammable
Vapor Sensor. The sensor does not require any
maintenance or cleaning.
DO NOT expose the flammable vapor sensor to
water, solvents or 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 periodically.
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.
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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
Inspect the vent System. Make certain
that all joints are secure and vent system
supports are all in place. Check the
outdoor vent system terminal to see if it
is free of obstructions and that there is no
damage nearby caused by condensate.
Inspect dilution inlet. Make certain no
blockage exists. Clean any lint, dirt or oil
accumulation that may exist.
Test for spillage at the dilution air inlet
after 5 minutes of burner operation. Place
a blown out match or candle close to the
dilution are 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 inlet, the
blower or vent system may be blocked.
Contact qualified service personnel.
Dilution Air Inlet