REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Have a copy of the instruction manual that came with the water heater on hand for the model being serviced. Instruction manuals can be obtained at the American Water Heaters web site (www.americanwaterheater.com) or by calling technical support at 800-456-9805.

Installation information given in this service manual is not a complete installation instruction. Installation information covered in this service manual has a limited focus as it applies

to servicing the water heater. This Service Manual does not replace or supersede the instruction manual that came with the water heater. Always refer to the instruction manual that came with the water heater for complete installation instructions.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips head screwdriver

standard screwdrivers

3/8 and 7/16 inch open end wrench

set of marked drill bits

electrical multimeter tester capable of measuring continuity, AC voltage, and DC voltage

gas pressure gauge or manometer

water pressure gauge

thermometer (range 0 - 220 degrees F)

1/2 inch socket with extension for removal of the clean out cover

1-1/16 inch socket with extension for anode removal

TOOLS OPTIONAL

Two digital manometers range -20.00 to +20.00” W.C., resolution 0.01” W.C. Recommend UEI model EM200, TPI model 620 or equivalent.

Servicing should only be performed by a Qualified Service Agent

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American Water Heater (A)BCG38T500-8P, (A)BCG385T500-8N manual Requirements, Tools Required, Tools Optional

(A)BCG38T500-8P, (A)BCG385T500-8N specifications

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