Care and cleaning, Routine Preventive Maintenance

Care and cleaning.

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Routine Preventive Maintenance

DANGER: Risk of Scald - Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the danger of coming in contact with the hot water released by the valve. The water may be hot enough to create a scald hazard. The water should be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or property damage.

NOTE: If the temperature and pressure-relief valve on the hot water heater discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water system. Contact the water supplier or your plumbing contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the relief valve outlet.

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Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve:

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Periodic Inspection (once a year):

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Draining the Water Heater

CAUTION: Risk of Shock - Shut off power to the water heater before draining water.

DANGER: Risk of Scald - Before manually operating the relief valve, make certain no one will be exposed to the hot water released by the valve. The water drained from the tank may be hot enough to present a scald hazard and should be directed to a suitable drain to prevent injury or damage.

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Use a flat slot screwdriver to turn valve.

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NOTE: Refer to the Hydrogen Gas Caution in the Operating Instructions (see page 3).