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MAINTENANCE
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 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. Clear
the combustion air openings of any dirt, dust, or other restrictions.
WARNING! The ventilation air system may be HOT.
3. At all times keep the water heater area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
4. Bi-annually conduct a visual check of the main and pilot burner flames to
determine that they are burning properly. See Burner Flame Check section
on page 31. 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.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat-producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there
must be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake
system, and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact
(especially by children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MUST 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.
INTERNET VERSION FOR REFERENCE ONLY