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for cleaning, call the local gas utility to remove and clean the burner
and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned.
HOUSEKEEPING
Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and lint on a
regular basis.
WARNING
TO INSURE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION AND COMBUSTION AIR
SUPPLY, PROPER CLEARANCES FROM THE WATER HEATER MUST
BE MAINTAINED. SEE “LOCATING THE NEW WATER HEATER”
SECTION. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS CLOTHING,
CLEANING MATERIALS, OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ETC. MUST
NOT BE PLACED AGAINST OR ADJACENT TO THE WATER HEATER
WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPERATION
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at
least once a year.
WARNING
WHEN CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
OPERATION, MAKE SURE THAT (1) NO ONE IS IN FRONT OF OR
AROUND THE OUTLET OF THE TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE DISCHARGE LINE, AND (2) THAT THE WATER MANUALLY
DISCHARGED WILL NOT CAUSE ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE
BECAUSE THE WATER MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT. IF AFTER
MANUALLY OPERATING THE VALVE, IT FAILS TO COMPLETELY
RESET AND CONTINUES TO RELEASE WATER, IMMEDIATELY
CLOSE THE COLD WATER INLET TO THE WATER HEATER,
FOLLOW THE DRAINING INSTRUCTIONS, AND REPLACE THE
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH A NEW ONE.
WARNING
IF THE TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ON THE APPLIANCE
WEEPS OR DISCHARGES PERIODICALLY, THIS MAY BE DUE TO
THERMAL EXPANSION. YOUR WATER HEATER MAY HAVE A CHECK
VALVE INSTALLED IN THE WATER LINE OR A WATER METER WITH A
CHECK VALVE. CONSULT THE WATER SUPPLIER AND/OR PLUMBING
CONTRACTOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. DO NOT PLUG THE
TEMPERATURE-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
DRAINING
THE WATER HEATER SHOULD BE DRAINED IF BEING SHUT DOWN
DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES. ALSO PERIODIC DRAINING AND
CLEANING OF SEDIMENT FROM THE TANK MAY BE NECESSARY.
1. TURN THE GAS CONTROL KNOB TO THE “OFF” POSITION.
2. CLOSE THE COLD WATER INLET VALVE TO THE WATER HEATER.
3. OPEN A NEARBY HOT WATER FAUCET AND LEAVE OPEN TO
ALLOW FOR DRAINING.
4. CONNECT A HOSE TO THE DRAIN VALVE AND TERMINATE TO AN
ADEQUATE DRAIN.
5. OPEN THE WATER HEATER DRAIN VALVE TO ALLOW FOR TANK
DRAINING.
NOTE: IF THE WATER HEATER IS GOING TO BE SHUT DOWN AND
DRAINED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, THE DRAIN VALVE
SHOULD BE LEFT OPEN WITH HOSE CONNECTED ALLOWING
WATER TO TERMINATE TO AN ADEQUATE DRAIN.
6. CLOSE THE DRAIN VALVE.
7. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE “FILLING THE WATER HEATER” SECTION.
8. FOLLOW THE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE “LIGHTING” SECTION
TO RESTART THE WATER HEATER.
SERVICE
If a condition persists or you are uncertain about the operation of the
water heater, let a qualified person check it out. Call the local utility
and/or plumbing contractor.