DELIMING USING FLO-JUG METHOD
UN•LIME in the 5 gallon size is recommended for deliming of the
Prepare the Water Heater
To delime the water heater using the
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The next step is the preparation on the
1.With the 5 gallon
Note: If your container does not have the vent cap and vent boss, drill a 3/16" (4.76mm) hole in the handle. When you have finished deliming you will be able to plug this drilled vent with the stainless steel screw that is supplied with the kit.
2.Remove the container's cap and cut the plastic membrane located in the 3/4" IPT opening in the cap. Take care to not damage the threads.
3.Find the 3/4" male adapter, apply teflon tape to the threaded end and screw it into the 3/4" IPT opening in the cap.
4.Put cap with male adapter back on the container and slide 3/4" hose over end of male adapter and fasten in place using hose clamp provided.
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5.Slide the hose clamp over end of hose and slide hose over the male adapter in the water heater drain opening and secure in place using hose clamp.
6.Lift container to the "Pour" Position, see Figure 9, being careful to keep the vent in the handle above the liquid level and pour the UN•LIME into the heater.
7.Lower container, you may have to place the container on its empty carton to prevent the UN•LIME from flowing back into the container.
8.Let UN•LIME remain in the heater for 5 minutes and then lower the container to the "Drain" Position, see Figure 9.
9.Deliming activity is indicated by foaming on the surface of the UN•LIME. If there is deliming activity, repeat steps 6 thru 8.
Normally, lime removal will be completed within one hour. Severe
Note: To check UN•LIME for continued use, place some scale or white chalk in a glass with a small amount of UN•LIME. If the material is vigorously dissolved by the UN•LIME, it can be reused; if not, the UN•LIME should be replaced.
CHECKLIST
Before contacting your dealer, check the water heater to see if the apparent malfunction is caused by some external fault. Consulting this checklist may eliminate the need for a repair call and restore hot water service.
NOT ENOUGH OR NO HOT WATER
1.Check to see if the pilot flame is lit.
•To relight the pilot, follow the instructions on the heater or in this manual.
•Check to see if the main gas shutoff valve in the gas supply pipe is partially closed or the water temperature dial is set too low.
2.Look for leaking or open hot water faucets. Check for excessive usage.
3.Your gas company can check the gas input to the heater to see that it is correct. An underfired heater will not produce hot water at its normal recovery rate.
4.If the heater was installed when incoming water temperatures were warm, colder incoming temperatures will create the effect of less hot water.
5.The thermostat water temperature adjusting dial may be set too low.
6.If you cannot determine the cause of the problems, contact your dealer.
WATER TEMPERATURE IS TOO HOT
1.The thermostat water temperature adjusting dial may be set too high.
2.If lowering control setting does not reduce the water temperature contact your dealer.
GAS SMELL AT THE HEATER
1.Close the main shutoff valve in the gas supply pipe near the heater, see fig. 4 on page 7. The thermostat includes a gas control (top knob) which can also be closed.
2.Call your gas company.
WATER LEAKAGE IS SUSPECTED
1.Check to see if the heater drain valve is tightly closed.
2.The apparent leakage might be condensation. In warm or humid locations, condensation can accumulate and run from within the heater or its piping.
•When a water heater is first installed and filled, the bottom of the tank might condense water. The water accumulation,
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