American Water Heater AHCG/HCG3 60T 120 - AHCG3/HCG3 100T 250 Water Heater User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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COMPONENT OPERATION INTERVAL REQUIRED
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PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the water heater if it has
been exposed to or exhibits the following:
Flooding at or above the level of the burner or controls.
External damage.
Firing without water.
Sooting.
Do not operate the water heater until all corrective steps
have been made by a qualified service agent.
CAUTION
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Explosion Hazard
Overheated water can cause
water tank explosion.
Properly sized temperature and
pressure relief valve must be
installed in the opening provided.
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