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MAINTENANCE
Properly maintained, your water heater can provide years of dependable,
trouble free service. It is suggested that the purchaser follow the preventive
maintenance program outlined below.
CONTROLS
A periodic inspection of the operating controls, heating elements and wiring
should be made by qualified service personnel. Temperature of the water should
be tested periodically at the faucet to be sure thermostats are working properly.
LONG TERM SHUT DOWN
If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended period of time, the power
and water to the heater should be turned off to conserve energy.
The water heater and piping should be drained, if they might be subjected to
freezing temperatures.
After a long shutdown period, qualified service personnel should check the
heater’s operations and controls.
Make certain the water is filled before placing it in operation.
DRAINING THE HEATER
CAUTION:
Shut off all power to the heater before draining water. To drain the
tank, a hot water faucet must be opened to admit air to the tank.
1.
Attach a hose to the drain valve on the heater.
2.
Close valve on the cold water line to the heater.
3.
Open the drain valve and direct the water to a drain.
EMERGENCY
Should the heater be subject to flood, fire or other damaging conditions, turn
off the power and water to the heater.
DO NOT
place water heater in operation again until it has been thoroughly
checked by qualified service personnel.
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