Electric Operation; Flushing Instructions - Jayco Eagle 264 BH Owner's Manual

Electric Operation

1. For gas operation refer to Pilot Operation or Electronic Ignition Operation section.
2. For electrical operation, use the switch inside the travel trailer in the utility panel.
3. Completely fill tank with water.
4. Turn switch (Fig. 5-7) located in the travel trailer to the "ON" position.
NOTE: Turning the power on in the heater with little or no water covering the heating
element may burn out the element and void the warranty.
5. Check for proper operation. Water temperature should be approximately 140°F
(60°C).
6. If the manual reset high temperature limit switch should operate, reset the switch
(Fig. 5-8) by depressing the button. Use a pencil or other nonmetallic object to
depress the rest button. If the malfunction repeats, contact an authorized Atwood
Service Center or Atwood Service Department.
When cold water is heated in the tank, the pressure will rise. For this reason, a relief
valve (Fig. 5-9) is required for safety in all water heaters, rated at 125° (52° C). It is
normal for this valve to release a small quantity of water during the heating cycle.
Opening a faucet on the hot side will release pressure reducing relief valve dripping.
Fig. 5-7
PRESSURE TEMPERATURE RELIEF VALVE
WARNING: Do not plug the pressure-temperature relief valve under any
circumstances.
When cold water is heated in the tank, the pressure will rise. For this reason, a relief
valve (Fig. 5-9) is required for safety in all water heaters rated at 125°. It is normal for
this valve to release a small quantity of water during the heating cycle. Open the hot
water faucet to release pressure which will reduce the dripping from the relief valve.

Flushing Instructions

If your travel trailer is used frequently, or taken to different areas that use various types
of water, it is recommended that the water heater be flushed periodically throughout the
year to prolong the life of the inner tank. The following procedure summarizes the steps
necessary for flushing the water heater inner tank.
Fig. 5-8
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Fig. 5-9