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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Water heaters are heat-producing appliances. To avoid damage or
injury, do not store materials against the water heater or vent-air intake
system. Use proper care to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by
children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS
GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED OR STORED IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE
WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
IMPORTANT
The water heater should be inspected at a minimum annually by a
qualified service technician for damaged components and/or joints
not sealed. DO NOT operate this water heater if any part is found
damaged or if any joint is found not sealed.
A qualified service technician should perform the following maintenance at
the minimum periodic intervals suggested below. In some installations the
maintenance interval may be more frequent depending on upon the amount
of use and the operating conditions of the water heater. Regular inspection
and maintenance of the water heater and vent-air intake system will help to
insure safe and reliable operation.
1. Annually check the operation of the thermostat.
2. The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be restricted.
Annually inspect the direct vent-air intake terminal to insure it is not
blocked or damaged. Clear the direct vent-air intake terminal openings
of any dirt, dust, or other restrictions. WARNING! Certain areas of the
direct vent-air intake terminal are HOT.
3. Annually inspect the vent-air intake system to insure that all components
are securely fastened and all joints and seams are properly sealed.
4. At all times keep the water heater area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
5. Bi-annually conduct a visual check of the main and pilot burner flames to
determine that they are burning properly. See the information described
previously under “BURNER FLAME CHECKS” in this Installation and
Operating Instruction Manual. If sooting or other burner anomalies are
evident, shut down the water heater by turning off the gas per the
instructions listed in this manual or as listed on the water heater.
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