Maintenance - Bradford White RG250H6N-475 Manual

Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there
shall be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system,
and proper care shall 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.
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.
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 jacket are open and unobstructed. Clear jacket slot
openings of any dirt, dust, or other restrictions. WARNING! The ventilation
air system may be HOT.
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
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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