American Water Heater (A)BCG385T500-8N Water Heater User Manual


 
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Servicing should only be performed by a Quali ed Service Agent
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Have a copy of the instruction manual that came with the water heater on hand for the
model being serviced. Instruction manuals can be obtained at the American Water Heaters
web site (www.americanwaterheater.com) or by calling technical support at 800-456-9805.
Installation information given in this service manual is not a complete installation instruction.
Installation information covered in this service manual has a limited focus as it applies
to servicing the water heater. This Service Manual does not replace or supersede the
instruction manual that came with the water heater. Always refer to the instruction manual
that came with the water heater for complete installation instructions.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips head screwdriver
standard screwdrivers
3/8 and 7/16 inch open end wrench
set of marked drill bits
electrical multimeter tester capable of measuring continuity, AC voltage, and DC voltage
gas pressure gauge or manometer
water pressure gauge
thermometer (range 0 - 220 degrees F)
1/2 inch socket with extension for removal of the clean out cover
1-1/16 inch socket with extension for anode removal
TOOLS OPTIONAL
Two digital manometers range -20.00 to +20.00” W.C., resolution 0.01” W.C.
Recommend UEI model EM200, TPI model 620 or equivalent.