Whirlpool 285255 Installing Your Gas Water Heater, Important Information About This Water Heater

Contents Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide with the Flame Lock Safety SystemUltra Low Nox Gas Water Heater PAGE WATER HEATER SAFETYTable Of Contents Important InstructionsConsumer Responsibilities INSTALLING YOUR GAS WATER HEATERImportant Information About This Water Heater Consumer InformationSite Location Location RequirementsState of California Clearances and AccessibilityGas Supply Gas RequirementsGas Pressure Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation Unconfined Space Confined SpaceAll Air from Inside the Building Reference All Air from OutdoorsLouvers and Grilles OpeningVent Pipe Size Draft hood InstallationVent Connectors Vent Pipe SystemVertical Exhaust Gas Vent Chimney ConnectionPiping Installation Water System PipingClosed System/Thermal Expansion T&P Relief Valve and Pipe Insulation Some Models Temperature and Pressure Relief ValveExplosion Hazard Do not plug valve. Do not remove valveSolar Installation Special ApplicationsCombination Space Heating/Potable Water System Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation Installation ChecklistImportant Information About This Water Heater Water Heater LocationLIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING YOUR WATER HEATERLighting Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGTO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Checking the DraftFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONSWater Temperature Regulation Burner FlamesStacking Emergency Shut DownWater Heater Sounds Operational ConditionsSafety Shut-off CondensationTemperature and Pressure Relief Valve MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WATER HEATERRoutine Preventive Maintenance Draining and FlushingNatural Gas Burner Ultra Low Nox Replacement PartsRemoving the Burner Door Assembly Replacing the Pilot AssemblyReplacing the Thermocouple Cleaning the Pilot AssemblyExternal Inspection & Cleaning of the Flame-trap Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Flame-trapReplacing the Burner Door Assembly Testing the Igniter SystemPiezoelectric Igniter System Flame LockSafety System Operational Checklist TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPILOT WILL NOT REMAIN LIT PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONSection A Pilot light will not light PILOT LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTRepair Parts List REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONListed Parts Kits and Illustrations