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SERVICE PROCEDURE D24-V
Flue Baffle Removal, Inspection
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tep 1. Disconnect (unplug) water heater from electrical supply.
Step 2. Disconnect venting from draft diverter and remove draft diverter from top of water heater.
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tep 3. Disconnect flue damper from wire harness and remove flue damper from top of water heater.
Step 4. If required disconnect top plumbing connection from top of water heater.
Step 5. Remove screws holding jacket head to top of water heater and remove jacket head
from top of water heater.
Step 6. Remove insulation from top of water heater to expose collector cover.
Step 7. Remove screw from side (or top) of collector cover and remove collector cover from
water heater.
Step 8. Remove flue baffles from heater. Note, it may be necessary to use pliers to loosen and
remove baffles from flue tubes.
Step 9. Visually inspect flue baffles. Flue baffles should show signs of oxidation, this is normal.
If the oxidation has deteriorated any portion of the flue baffle, replacement is
recommended. If any restrictors are missing, replacement is recommended.
Step 10. Upon completion of inspection or subsequent replacement, reinstall flue baffles into
heater.
Step 11. Reinstall collector cover and insulation over collector cover.
Step 12. Reinstall jacket head, flue damper and draft diverter. Reconnect venting.
Step 13. Reconnect plumbing connection to top of water heater if required.
WARNING
Heater components may be HOT when performing the following steps in this procedure.
Take necessary precaution to prevent personal injury.
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