MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there shall be no materials stored against the water heater or
CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER,
IMPORTANT
The water heater should be inspected at a minimum annually by a qualified service technician for damaged components and/or joints not sealed. DO NOT operate this water heater if any part is found damaged or if any joint is found not sealed.
The following maintenance should be performed by a qualified service technician at the minimum periodic intervals suggested below. In some installations, the maintenance interval may be more frequent depending on the amount of use and the operating conditions of the water heater. egular inspection and maintenance of the water heater and
1.Annually check the operation of the thermostat.
2.The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be restricted. Make sure slots in jacket are open and unobstructed. Clear jacket slot openings of any dirt, dust, or other restrictions. WARNING! The ventilation air system may be HOT.
3.At all times keep the water heater area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
4.
5.Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices and related parts of any dirt or other foreign material. Inspect the burner ports for obstructions or debris and clean with a wire brush as needed. Wire brush and/or vacuum clean the combustion chamber as needed to remove scale deposits and debris. NOTE: It is imperative for proper operation of the water heater that the inner door be replaced in the original location, making certain the resettable thermal switch is properly connected to the gas control wire leads provided.
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