2.CLOSEthecoldwaterinletvalvetothewaterheater,
3.OPENanearbyhotwaterfaucetandleaveopentoallowfor draining.
4.Connecta hoseto thedrainvalveandterminateto an adequatedrain.
5.OPENthewaterheaterdrainvalvetoallowfortankdraining.
NOTE:ffthewaterheaterisgoingto beshutdownand drainedforanextendedperiod,thedrainvalveshoumdbe leftopenwithhoseconnectedallowingwatertoterminate toanadequatedrain.
6.CLOSEthedrainvalve.
7.FollowinstructionstheFifling The Water heater section.
8.Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to
restart the water heater,
Drain Valve Washer Repmacement
(See Figure 25)
1.Turn "OFF" gas supply to water heater.
2.Follow "Draining" instructions,
3.Turning counter clockwise ( _ ), remove the hex cap below the screw handle,
4.Remove the washer and put the new one in place.
5.Screw the handle and cap assembly back into the drain
valve and retighten using a wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
6.Forlow instructions in the FiihtTg The Water Heater section.
7.Check for leaks.
8.Follow the lighting instructions in the Lighting section to restart the water heater,
_HAHDLEAND
CAP ASSEMBLY
%
WASHER
FIGURE 25.
Service
Before calling for repair service, read the Start Up Conditions
and Operational Conditions found in the Troubleshooting Guide of this manual.
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the water heater, let the Sears Service Center check it out,
Contact Sears Service Center at:
1-800o4-MyoHOME _'(1o800o469o4663),
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