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Maintenance and Service
WARNING
Turn off the electrical power supply and
close the manual gas shutoff valve and the
manual water control valve before servicing .
•
Clean the cold-water inlet filter . (Refer to Unit draining
and filter cleaning section in this page .)
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Be sure that all openings for combustion and ventilation
air are not blocked .
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The venting system should be checked annually for any
leaks, corrosion, blockages or damage .
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The burner should be checked annually for dust, lint,
grease or dirt .
•
Keep the area around the water heater clear . Remove
any combustible materials, gasoline or any flammable
vapors and liquids .
•
In accordance with all local codes and common safety
practices, water discharged from the pressure relief
valve can cause severe burns instantly from scalding .
DO NOT touch the pressure relief valve .
•
If the relief valve discharges periodically, it may be due
to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system .
Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on
how to correct this situation .
•
Visual check of burner flames (see below) through the
burner window in the burner assembly located at the
middle of the water heater .
Blue flame
Satisfactory
The manufacturer recommends having the unit checked
once a year or as necessary by a licensed technician .
If repairs are needed, any repairs should be done by a
licensed technician .
Unit Draining and Filter Cleaning
Drain plug (Small)
Water valve
Gas valve
Drain plug with
Filter (Large)
1 . Close the manual gas shutoff valve .
2 . Turn off power to the unit and wait a couple of seconds .
Turn on again .
3 . Wait 30 seconds, and then turn off power to the unit, yet
again .
4 . Close the water shutoff valve .
5 . Open all hot water taps in the house . When the residual
water flow has ceased, close all hot water taps .
6 . Have a bucket or pan to catch the water from the unit’s
drain plugs . Unscrew the two drain plugs (large and
small) to drain all the water out of the unit .
7 . Wait a few minutes to ensure all water has completely
drained from the unit .
8 . Clean the filter: Check the water filter located within the
cold inlet . With a tiny brush,
clean the water filter of any
debris which may have
accumulated and reinsert the
filter back into the cold water
inlet .
9 . Securely screw the drain
plugs back into place . Hand-
tighten only .
WARNING
Locate your heater close to a drain where
water leakage will not do damage to
surrounding areas . As with any water heating
appliance, the potential for leakage at some
time in the life of the product does exist . The
manufacturer will not be responsible for any
water damage that may occur . If you install
a drain pan under the unit, ensure that it will
not restrict the combustion air flow .Turn off
the electrical power supply and close the
manual gas shutoff valve and the manual
water control valve before servicing .
Unsatisfactory
Flame
blowing up
Unsatisfactory
Red or
Yellow flame
