Maytag 2006 Water Heater, Electronic Ignition, Relieve the pressure without even realizing it

Appliances

	WATER HEATER
	Manufacturer
	Atwood Mobile Products 4750
	Hiawatha Drive P.O. Box 1205
	Rockford, Illinois 61105
	Phone: 815-877-7461
	Note: Review the water heater literature supplied in your Owner’s Packet
	before proceeding,
	CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this
	heater that has not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more).
	Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To reduce the risk of injury under these condi-
	tions, it is recommended that the hot water faucet he opened for several minutes at the
	kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system.
	If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping
	through the pipe as the water begins to flow. There should be no smoking or open
H	flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
	Electronic Ignition
	The switch used to light your electronic ignition water heater is located in the bathroom
	above the lavatory top. When the switch is turned on, the red light will come on indicat-
	ing the “try” mode is in effect. Normally the burner will ignite in just a few seconds, and
	the light will go out. If your LP system hasn’t been used for some time, the system may
	go into safety lockout (about 20 seconds) before the air is all expelled from the lines.
	Turning the switch off for 30 seconds, then back on, reinstates the “try” mode.

SAFETY

If your water system is full and cold and the water heater is ignited the system can see pressures as high as 120 psi before the relief valve starts to open. Since the water system normally operates in the 40-psi range the water expanding does put unusual stress on the system. This normally does not cause any problems, but the stress is easily alleviated. As the water is heating just open any faucet and run as little as a cup of water. Just removing this small amount of water reduces the pressure build up significantly.

For fun, watch the sequence of events your family goes through when you park the trailer and ignite the water heater. More than likely someone will run water and

relieve the pressure without even realizing it.

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