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WARNING
TAMPERING
Tampering with the thermostat, gas valve, pilot, burner, or temperature
and pressure relief valve is DANGEROUS and voids all warranties. Only
HYDROGEN GAS
Hydrogen gas can be produced in a water system that has not been used for a long period of
time
(generally two weeks or more)
several minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance which is connected
to the hot water system.
Do not light a cigarette, cigar or pipe. Do not smoke. If hydrogen is present, there will probably be
EXPOSURE TO WATER
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
ANODE
In each water heater there is installed at least one anode rod
the tank. Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between this rod and the water. This is
parts list includes a special anode that can be ordered if odor and/or discoloration of water
occurs. However, this rod is only good to a certain point, after which, we can only suggest that
WATER HEATER SOUNDS
heat-up and cool-down not represent harmful or dangerous conditions.
2. Sediment build-up in the tank bottom will create varying amounts of noise, and may cause
premature tank failure.Tank bottom may need cleaning.
INTERIOR OF TANK" Page 14).
Condensation causes sizzing and popping within the burner area during heating and cooling
periods and should be considered normal. See "CONDENSATION" Page 16.
. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.To prevent the
for protection of
(see Parts section)
(See"DRAINING AND FLUSHING
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