Instructions / Assembly

21
Venting System Inspection
Inspect the gas venting system and the
chimney.
Make certain the vent connector from
the draft hood to the chimney is properly
positioned and securely attached.
If after inspection of the vent system you
found soot or deterioration; call the local
gas utility to correct the problem and clean
the flue, or replace the flue, flue baffle,
and venting system before resuming
operation of the water heater.
Test for spillage at the draft hood relief
opening after 5 minutes of burner
operation. Use a flame of a match or
candle or smoke.
Burner Inspection
Visually inspect the pilot burner and main
burner annually.
Through the sight glass, inspect the pilot
burner flame with the main burner off and
inspect the main burner while firing.
If any unusual burner operation is noted,
the water heater should be shut off
until qualified service assistance can be
obtained.
The burner operates in radiant mode
and glows bright orange when burning
correctly. Allow approximately 30 seconds
after turning on for the burner to reach the
radiant mode.
!
CAUTION: For your safety, cleaning
of the burner must be performed only
by qualified service personnel. The
burner chamber is a sealed area. If the
burner inner door, lower air box, or
inner door burner assembly are
removed, the inner door gaskets, burner
access door gasket, and transition pan
gasket must be replaced.
For cleaning, remove the inner door and
inner door burner assembly from the water
heater. A vacuum cleaner can be used on
the burner and inside the water heater. The
burner can also be cleaned by blowing
air over the burner surface. DO NOT
allow any large debris to remain inside the
burner.
Proper burner and pilot burner
pattern.
Care and cleaning of the water heater.
Vacation and Extended Shut-Down
If the water heater is to remain idle for an
extended period of time, the power and
water to the appliance should be turned off
to conserve energy and prevent a build-up
of dangerous hydrogen gas.
The water heater and piping should be
drained if they might be subjected to
freezing temperatures.
After a long shut-down period, the
water heater’s operation and controls
should be checked by qualified service
personnel. Make certain the water heater
is completely filled again before placing it
in operation.
NOTICE: Refer to the
Hydrogen Gas Caution in
the Operating Instructions.
Anode Rod
This water heater is equipped with an
anode rod designed to prolong the life
of the glass lined tank. The anode rod is
slowly consumed, thereby eliminating or
minimizing corrosion of the glass lined
tank.
Water sometimes contains a high sulfate
and/or mineral content and together with
cathodic protection process can produce
a hydrogen sulfide, or rotten egg odor in
the heated water. Chlorination of the water
supply should minimize the problem.
NOTICE: DO NOT
remove the anode rod
from the water heater’s
tank, except for inspection
and/or replacement, as
operation with the anode
rod removed will greatly
shorten the life of the glass
lined tank and will exclude
warranty coverage.
Gas ame
should be visible
on entire burner
surface.
Pilot
Flame