Maintenance - Bradford White RG1D Installation & Operation Instructions

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 SHALL 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.
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 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.
Make sure slots in the jacket are open and unobstructed. Clear jacket slot
openings of any dirt, dust, or other restrictions.
WARNING! The ventilation air system may be HOT.
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.
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 the Burner Flame Check
section of this Installation and Operation manual. 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.

MAINTENANCE

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