During the winter season or any cold period, you may desire a higher temperature setting to adjust for the colder incoming water. This adjustment, however, may cause additional condensation to form on the colder tank surface. This does not mean the tank is leaking. During summer months, the warmer incoming water temperatures will benefit the performance of your water heater and reduce the amount of condensation developed.
Condensation does not mean your tank is leaking. Most of reported tank leaks on installation are proven to be condensation. To avoid unnecessary inconvenience and expense, make sure the tank is leaking before calling an independent servicing contractor or qualified service professional.
DANGER
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur within 5 seconds at a temperature setting of 135°F (57°C). To protect against hot water injury, install an ASSE approved mixing valve in the water system. This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch water lines. A licensed plumbing professional or local plumbing authority should be consulted.
This water heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to prevent overheating. Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance and call a qualified service agency.
If the water heater is to remain idle for 30 days or more or is subjected to freezing temperatures while shut off, the water heater and piping should be fully drained and the drain valve should be left fully open. Refer to the “General Operation” section of this Installation and Operating Instructions Manual for the procedure on draining the water heater.
BURNER FLAME CHECK
At the time of installation and at monthly intervals, a visual check of the burner flames should be made to determine if they are burning properly. The main burner may be seen through the sight glass window on the front of the combustion insert mounting bracket (Figure 27). The burner flames should be a blue flame near the burner surface in a uniform flame pattern. Occasional yellow or white streaks are normal.
Figure 27. Sight Glass Location
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