Burner Flame Checks - American Water Heater DIRECT VENT GAS WATER HEATER Installation And Operating Instruction Manual

American water heater co direct vent gas water heater installation and operating instruction manual
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Thermostat Adjusting continued-
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur within
five (5) seconds at a temperature setting of 140° F (60° C). To protect
against hot water injury, install an ASSE approved mixing valve in the
water system. This valve will reduce point of discharge temperature by
mixing cold and hot water in branch water lines. A licensed plumbing
professional or local plumbing authority should be consulted.
Note: This water heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to
prevent overheating. Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance and call a
qualified service technician.
Note: Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, condensate
will form on the cool tank surface and drops of water will fall on the hot
burner and combustion chamber surfaces producing a "sizzling" noise.
Condensation is normal and does not indicate a leak. It will disappear
when the tank becomes heated.

BURNER FLAME CHECKS

At the time of installation and at periodic intervals (not more than six (6)
months), a visual check of the pilot and main burner flames should be
conducted. The flames should be similar to those pictured below. The main
burner should light smoothly from the pilot. (See Figure 18).
Figure 18
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