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DANGER
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR GAS VALVE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IGNITION MODULE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR VENTURI.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THERMOSTAT BOARD.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR TRANSFORMER.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR PRESSURE SWITCH.
GENERAL
KEEP APPLIANCE AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.
Water heater maintenance includes periodic tank flushing and cleaning, and removal of lime scale. The unit should
be inspected and adjusted to maintain proper combustion. Refer to Table 5, “Suggested Maintenance Schedule”. A
periodic inspection of the venting system should be made.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Following are the instructions for performing some of the recommended maintenance. Unit inspection and
adjustment should be performed by a competent technician.
Suggested Maintenance Schedule
COMPONENT OPERATION INTERVAL REQUIRED
Tank Sediment Removal Monthly Flushing
Anode Rods Inspect Semi-Annually Replace as
Required
Relief Valve Check Operation Semi-Annually Proper
Operation
Blower Clean Inlet Screen As Required Soft Brush
Vent & Air
Intake System Inspect Every 3 Months Joints should
be sealed
Ignition System Inspect Annually Clean of dust
and dirt
Vent Terminal Free of Shrubs &
Debris Monthly Remove object
that caused
restriction
Combustion
System Inspect Monthly Confirm S-OP
Condensate
Line Inspect Monthly Remove
restriction
Table 5.
INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY