Installation / Operation Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

The following maintenance should be performed by a qualified service

technician 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 ensure 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.

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 (page

29). 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 SHOULD

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.

WARNING

The ventilation air system may be HOT.