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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 cathodically,
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.
The anode rod should be removed
from the water heater’s tank annually
for inspection and replaced when
more than 6″ of core wire is exposed
at either end of the rod.
Make sure the cold water supply is
turned off before removing anode rod.
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Venting System Inspection
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the burners annually
while firing.
If any unusual burner operation is
noted, the water heater should be
shut off until qualified service
assistance can be obtained.
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.
CAUTION: For your safety,
cleaning of the main burner
should be performed only by
qualified service personnel as it
involves disconnection of gas
piping and leak testing.
Vacation and Extended Shut-Down
If the water heater is to remain idle
for an extended period of time, the
gas and power should be turned off
to conserve energy.
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.
NOTE: Refer to the Hydrogen
Gas Caution in the Operating
Instructions.
Anode Rod
NOTE: Do not remove the anode
rod from the water heater’s tank,
except for inspection and/or
replacement, as permanent
removal will shorten the life of
the glass-lined tank and affect
the water heater warranty.
The Anode
Rod is
completely
covered by the
Blower
Assembly.
The water heater’s internal flue must
be inspected annually to be certain it
is clean. Remove four (4) screws from
the draft hood at blower support
bracket and top pan, lift off draft
hood and remove flue baffle.
When reinstalling the flue baffle make
certain it is hung securely by its
hanger at the top of the flueway.
Remove any scale that may have
fallen on the burner or floor shield
and reinstall the draft hood (with
four screws) to the blower support
bracket and water heater’s top pan.
Inspect the plastic vent pipe. Make
certain that all joints are secure and
that vent pipe supports are in place.
Check outdoor vent terminal to see
that it is free of obstructions, and
that there is no damage nearby
caused by condensate.
If, after inspection of the vent
system, you found sooting or
deterioration, call the local gas utility
to correct the problem and clean or
replace the flue and venting before
resuming operation of the water
heater.
Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service
Dilution Air
Inlet
Proper burner and pilot flame
pattern.
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