Specifications

Sizing and Performance

Water heaters require roune maintenance to ensure they

remain in ecient operang condion. The following

components should be periodically checked, and any

noted maintenance issues should be immediately

addressed.

T&P Valve

The T&P valve should be manually operated at least once a

year to insure that it is working properly. Stand clear of

the outlet and slowly li and release the lever handle.

Allow the valve to operate freely and return to its closed

posion. If the valve fails to reset and connues to

discharge water, it will need to be replaced.

Drain and Flush

It is recommended that the tank be drained and ushed

periodically to remove sediment which may build up

during operaon.

Anode Rod

The anode rod should be visually inspected every three

years. If it is more than 50% depleted it should be

replaced.

Gas Water Heater Inspecon

Gas water heaters should be inspected periodically

according to instrucons in the installaon manual.

A visual inspecon should be made of the venng system,

piping systems, main burner and pilot burner. Look for

obstrucons, damage or deterioraon of the venng

system. The pilot and main burner should be free of soot

and carbon. Verify that the burner is producing a so blue

ame. Also look for leaking or damaged water and gas

piping.

Lint Buildup - Gas Water Heaters

Lint buildup reduces the amount of combuson air

available starving the burner of oxygen. This condion can

increase the amount of carbon monoxide released,

creang a potenal health hazard. It is a good idea to

inspect the lter at regular intervals and clean it as

necessary to promote good air ow to the unit.

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