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Housekeeping
To ensure sufficient ventilation and
combustion air supply, proper clearances
must be maintained.
DO NOT obstruct or block the
Flammable Vapor Sensor. The sensor
does not require any maintenance or
cleaning. DO NOT get Flammable Vapor
Sensor wet. DO NOT expose to 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 burner annually.
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.
Proper burner flame 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.
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.
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