Vent Inspection; Burner Inspection; Extended Shut-Down - Rheem Ecosense ECO-180DV Use & Care Manual

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DANGER: DO NOT
attempt to operate the water
heater without the air intake
filter.
Burner Sight
Glass
NOTICE: Refer to the
Freeze Protection Section
on page 30.
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CAUTION: Do not
operate without the
condensate trap connected
to the vent and routed to
the proper drain.
Housekeeping, continued
CLEANING THE WATER HEATER AND
REMOTE CONTROL(S):
Make sure the unit is OFF and the
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electrical power supply has been
disconnected .
DO NOT scrub the appliance with a
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brush .
Venting System Inspection
The venting system of a direct vent water
heater should be inspected annually to ensure
all of the vent sections are secure and air-
tight .
It is recommended that qualified service
personnel familiar with Category III venting
inspect the venting system .
Check vent connection joint sections with a
solution of soapy water to assure air-tightness
while the unit is operating .

Burner Inspection

Visually inspect the main burners annually .
Through the front sight glass, inspect the
burner flame . Blue flames should be seen
when the main burner is firing . See the figure
on the left for location of sight glass .
If any unusual burner operation is noted, the
water heater should be shut off until qualified
service assistance can be obtained .
Vacation and Extended Shut-Down
If the water heater is to remain idle for an
extended period of time, the power and water
to the appliance should be turned off .
The water heater and piping should be
drained if they might be subjected to freezing
temperatures .
Condensate Trap Inspection
On a regular basis, inspect the condensate
trap to ensure there is enough water in the
trap and the condensate is draining properly .
Use only mild soapy water; other
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cleaners may damage the surface of
the water heater .
DO NOT remove any label including the
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rating plate while cleaning or servicing .
DO NOT splash water on the remote
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controls when cleaning .
Bubbles around a joint connection indicates
a seal leak . Refer to page 9 for vent sealing
instructions .
DO NOT operate the unit if vent system
shows signs of leaking exhaust .
Check to make sure that the air intake and
vent outlet on the termination has not been
blocked or contain debris .
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CAUTION: For your safety, burner
inspection and cleaning should be
performed only by qualified service
personnel.
For cleaning, a vacuum cleaner can be used
on the burner .
After a long shut-down period, the water
heater's operation and controls should be
checked by qualified service personnel .
Ensure that condensate is disposed of per
local codes and regulations .
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