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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 MUST 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. Clear
the combustion air 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
on page 38. 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
WARNING
IMPORTANT
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