| WARNING | 9. A combination sacrificial anode rod/hot water outlet nipple has been |
| installed to extend tank life. The anode rod should be inspected periodically | |
| When lifting lever of the combination temperature and pressure | |
| relief valve, hot water will be released under pressure. Be | (every 2 years) and replaced when necessary to prolong tank life. Water |
| careful that any released water does not result in bodily injury | conditions in your area will influence the time interval for inspection and |
| or property damage. | replacement of the anode rod. Contact the plumbing professional who |
6. | At least once a year, check the combination temperature and pressure | installed the water heater or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for |
anode replacement information. The use of a water softener may increase | ||
| relief valve to insure that the valve has not become encrusted with lime. | the speed of anode consumption. More frequent inspection of the anode |
| Lift the lever at the lever at the top of the valve several times until the | is needed when using softened (or phosphate treated) water. |
| valve seats properly without leaking and operates freely. | CAUTION |
7. | Monthly drain off a gallon of water to remove silt and sediment. | |
| WARNING! THIS WATER MAY BE HOT. | FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR OF COMBINATION GAS CONTROL, |
| BURNERS OR GAS PIPING. REFER REPAIRS TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. |
8.If the combination temperature and pressure relief valve on the appliance discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply system. Contact the water supplier or local plumbing inspector on how to correct this situation. Do not plug the combination temperature and pressure relief valve outlet.
Contact your supplier or plumbing professional for replacement parts or contact the company at the address given on the rating plate of the water heater.
Provide the part name, model and serial numbers of the water heater when ordering parts.
Figure 4 | TYPICAL INSTALLATION - VENTING |
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