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Housekeeping
Make sure the Flammable Vapor Sensor is
not blocked or obstructed.
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 hot surface ignitor and
main burner periodically.
Through the sight glass, inspect the hot
surface ignitor 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.
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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.
Representative burner flame
pattern
Combustion Air-Inlet and Vent System Inspection
Inspect the combustion air-inlet and vent
systems. Make certain that all joints are
secure and that combustion air-inlet and
vent system supports are all in place. Check
the outdoor combustion air-inlet and vent
system terminals to see that they are free of
obstructions, and that there is no damage
nearby caused by condensate.
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 freez-
ing temperatures.
After a long shut-down period, the water
heater’s operation and controls should
be checked by qualified service person-
nel. 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 slow-
ly consumed, thereby eliminating or mini-
mizing 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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