!CAUTION:$Do$not$
operate$without$the$
condensate$trap$connected$to$
the$drain$fitting$and$routed$
to$the$proper$drain.
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Condensate$Trap$Inspection
On'a'regular'basis,'inspect'the'condensate'
trap'to'ensure'there'is'enough'water'in'the'
trap'and'the'condensate'is'draining'properly.
Ensure'that'condensate'is'disposed'of'per'
local'codes'and'regulations.
Venting$System$Inspection$
The'venting'system'of'a'direct'vent'water'
heater'should'be'inspected'annually'to'ensure'
all'of'the'vent'sections'are'secure'and'airE
tight.
It'is'recommended'that'qualified'service'
personnel'familiar'with'Category'III'venting'
inspect'the'venting'system.
DO$NOT'operate'the'unit'if'vent'system'
shows'signs'of'leaking'exhaust.
Check'to'make'sure'that'the'air'intake'and'
vent'outlet'on'the'termination'has'not'been'
blocked'or'contain'debris.
Burner$Inspection
Visually'inspect'the'main'burners'annually.
Through'the'front'sight'glass,'inspect'the'
burner'flame.'Blue'flames'should'be'seen'
when'the'main'burner'is'firing.'See'the'figure'
on'the'left'for'location'of'sight'glass.
If'any'unusual'burner'operation'is'noted,'the'
water'heater'should'be'shut'off'until'qualified'
service'assistance'can'be'obtained.
!CAUTION:$For$your$safety,$burner$
inspection$and$cleaning$should$be$
performed$only$by$qualified$service$
personnel.
For'cleaning,'a'vacuum'cleaner'can'be'used'
on'the'burner.
If'the'water'heater'is'to'remain'idle'for'an'
extended'period'of'time,'the'power'and'water'
to'the'appliance'should'be'turned'off.
The'water'heater'and'piping'should'be'
drained'if'they'might'be'subjected'to'freezing'
temperatures.
After'a'long'shutEdown'period,'the'water'
heater’s'operation'and'controls'should'be'
checked'by'qualified'service'personnel.''
Vacation$and$Extended$Shut`Down
NOTICE:$Refer$to$the$
Freeze$Protection$Section$
on$page$30.
Housekeeping,$continued
●$$Make'sure'the'unit'is'OFF'and'the'
electrical'power'supply'has'been'
disconnected.
●$$DO$NOT'scrub'the'appliance'with'a'
brush.
●$$Use'only'mild'soapy'waterm'other'
cleaners'may'damage'the'surface'of''
the'water'heater.
●$$DO$NOT'remove'any'label'including'the'
rating'plate'while'cleaning'or'servicing.
●$$DO$NOT'splash'water'on'the'remote'
controls'when'cleaning.
Burner'Sight'Glass
CLEANING'THE'WATER'HEATER'AND'
REMOTE'CONTROL(S):
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