Maintenance - Bradford White 30S Installation & Operating Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

In addition, the following steps should be performed at six-month intervals
unless otherwise specified:
1. Make sure you clear the combustion air openings of any dust, lint or other
restrictions. Flow of combustion air MUST NOT be restricted.
2. Check the burner flame periodically. If it becomes out of shape or smoky,
call your service technician.
3. When cleaning your heater room or utility room, always turn off the burner
to reduce the amount of dust and lint drawn into the burner.
4. The electric ignition system and all controls should be checked periodically
for reliability of operation and adjusted if necessary.
5. Lightly oil the burner motor with "Medium" detergent-free automobile engine
oil twice per year.
6. Clean Strainer or Filter as follows:
a) Oil valves between oil storage tank and burner should be shut.
b) Remove Strainer cover.
c) Remove Strainer baskets and wash in kerosene.
d) Reassemble.
7. Drain off at least one gallon of water each month to remove the silt and
sediment from the water heater.
CAUTION: THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.
8. Check the temperature-pressure relief valve to insure that the valve has not
become inoperable. Lift the lever at the top of the valve several times until
the valve seats properly without leaking and operates freely. CAUTION:
THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.
SAFETY WARNING
When lifting the lever of the temperature and pressure relief valve, hot
water will be released under pressure. Be certain that any released
water does not result in bodily injury or property damage.
If the temperature and pressure relief valve on the water heater discharges
periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water supply
system. Please contact your water supplier or plumbing professional on how
to correct this situation. Do not plug the temperature and pressure relief valve.
Either a plug type, combination anode/nipple or both have been installed in
this water heater to extend tank life. The anode(s) should be inspected
periodically (every 2 years) and replaced if necessary. Contact the installing
professional plumber or the manufacturer listed on the rating plate for
replacement anode information. The use of a water softener may increase
the speed of anode consumption. More frequent inspection of the anode is
needed when using softened (or phosphate treated) water. You should
contact your supplier or a plumbing professional for replacement parts. Make
sure that you give the Part name, model number and serial number of the
water heater when ordering the parts.
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