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Venting System Inspection
It is recommended that the water heater’s
internal flue be inspected annually to be
certain it is clean by removing the Blower
Assembly.
When reinstalling the flue baffle make
certain it is hung securely by its hanger at
the top of the flue way.
Reinstall the Blower Assembly as per
instructions on page 10. Make sure that
the Blower Assembly is tightly screwed to
the top pan of the water heater.
Inspect the gas vent pipes and the
termination elbow.
Make certain the vent pipes are properly
sealed and securely attached.
If after inspection of the vent system
you found soot or deterioration;
call the local gas utility to correct the
problem and clean the flue, or replace the
flue, flue baffle, and venting system
before resuming operation of the water
heater.
Test for spillage at the Blower Assembly
after 5 minutes of burner operation. Use a
flame of a match or candle or smoke.
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the pilot burner and main
burners annually.
With the jacket and inner doors removed,
inspect the pilot burner flame and 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.
CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning of
the burner must be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
For cleaning, after shutting off the gas and
electrical supplies to the water heater,
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.
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Proper burner and pilot burner
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.
Sheet Metal Burner
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