Section 8: Plumbing System
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Anode rod replacement chart
NOTE:
Depending on your water heater manufacturer, your water
heater may or may not have a replaceable anode rod. Check your
water heater manufacturer documentation or contact your RV cus-
tomer service department.
Water heater-pilot light (if so equipped)
This water heater is gas only with a pilot ignition.
The water heater controls are typically located in
an outside compartment, and is ignited manually
from the outside of the vehicle. Hot water will be
available in approximately 30 minutes.
Refer to the water heater manufacturer’s manual for
detailed lighting instructions.
Odor from the hot water system
Many water supplies contain sufficient amounts of
sulfur to produce an odor, often called “sulfur
water.” Sulfur water can be caused by a chemical
action or by bacteria. Generally, sulfur water is not
harmful, only unpleasant to smell. Refer to the water heater manufacturer’s owner’s manual
for details on eliminating the odor from sulfur water. Odor from sulfur water is not a service
problem.
Anode rod protection
The tank in the water heater is protected by a
magnesium or aluminum anode to prolong the life
of the tank by absorbing the corrosive action of
hot water. Under normal use, the anode rod will
deteriorate and because of this, the water heater
manufacturer recommends the anode rod be replaced
yearly. Water with high levels of iron and/or sulfate
will increase the rate of deterioration; therefore, more
frequent replacements may be required.
If an anode rod is mostly eaten away, replace it with a new one. The water heater manufacturer
recommends replacement of the anode rod when consumption or weight loss is greater than
75 percent
.
Operating the water heater without the proper anode rod protection will decrease tank life
and will void the tank manufacturer’s warranty on the tank. To extend the anode life, drain
Do not replace anode rod or any other component with an accessory part that
is not authorized by the water heater manufacturer, such as an “add-on electric
heating element. Such items are not approved to be installed and could create
an unsafe condition and will void all warranties
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