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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 venting system
and flue baffle.
Inspect the gas venting system and the
chimney.
Make certain the vent system, vent,
and air pipes is properly sealed and
securely attached.
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.
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the pilot 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.
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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 flame
pattern.
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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CAUTION: Cone is used
only on natural gas burner
assemblies.
Cone
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