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Remove the Damper to Gain Access to the Flue Baffle (cont’d)
Step 6. Remove the damper from the top of the water
heater.
Step 7. Remove the flue baffle from the water heater.
Step 8. Inspect the baffle for deterioration and missing
restrictors. Clean any scale or debris build-up. Replace with a
new baffle, as necessary.
Step 9. Reinstall the baffle into the flue. Be sure the baffle
hanger tab is inserted into the notch locations at the top of the
flue.
Step 10. Check the burner to ensure no scale has accumulated during operation.
See the Burner Cleaning Procedure on page 15, if accumulation has occurred.
Step 11. Secure the damper in place using the screws from Step 5.
Step 12. Reconnect the vent system to the draft hood.
Step 13. Reconnect the cord sets from Step 4.
Step 14. Plug the water heater into the wall outlet.
Step 15. To resume operation, follow the instructions located on the water heater
lighting instruction label. Or, use the lighting instructions located in the water heater
installation and operating manual.
Damper Removal
D
amper
Top of water
heater
Water heater tank flue
Flue baffle
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