ANNUAL INSPECTION
1.Flush tank as follows
a.Shut off power supply.
b.Attach a hose to the drain valve installed in the cold water piping.
c.Close valve on the cold water line to the heater.
d.Open the drain valve and direct the water to a drain.
e.Open hot water faucet to admit air into the tank.
f.Close drain valve and hot water faucet.
g.Open valve on the cold water line to the heater.
h.Turn power supply ON.
LONG TERM SHUT DOWN
1.If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended period of time, the power and water to the heater should be turned off to conserve energy.
2.The water heater and piping should be drained, if they might be subjected to freezing temperatures.
3.After a long shutdown period, the heater's operations and controls should be checked by qualified service personnel.
4.Make certain the water heater is filled before placing it in operation.
EMERGENCY
1.Should the heater be subject to flood, fire, or other damaging conditions, turn off the power and water to the heater.
2.DO NOT place water heater in operation again until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service personnel.
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