Use and Care Manual

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Venting System Inspection
Inspect the gas venting system and
the chimney.
Make certain the vent connector
from the draft hood to the chimney
is properly positioned and securely
attached.
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
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.
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