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General Operation continued-
TO DRAIN THE WATER HEATER
Should it become necessary to completely drain the water heater, make sure
you follow the steps below:
1. For the White Rogers control, rotate the thermostat dial clockwise
the lowest possible position, OR for the Honeywell controls, rotate the
thermostat dial counter-clockwise
2. For the White Rogers control, partially depress and rotate the gas control
knob clockwise
3. Shut off the gas supply to the water heater.
4. Close the cold-water supply shut-off valve.
5. Open the drain valve on the water heater by turning the knob counter-
clockwise
the connection of a standard hose coupling.
6. Open a hot water faucet to allow air to enter the system.
To refill the water heater, refer to "To Fill the Water Heater."
Wait at least (2) minutes after this control is pressurized with gas
before attempting to light pilot and/or push igniter button. Failure
to do so may result in severe injury.
to the "OFF" position.
. The drain valve has threads on the end that will allow
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to the lowest possible position.
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