Periodic Maintenance - State Water Heaters Gas Water Heater Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

Regular Maintenance-2
Water Drain Valve (with Water Filter)
If the water drain valve (with water filter) is covered with debris, the hot water may not run
smoothly, or the unit may put out cold water. Check and clean the filter as explained below.
* To avoid burns, wait until the equipment cools down before draining the water.
The appliance will remain hot after it is turned off.
1. Close the water supply valve.
2. Open all hot water fixtures.
3. With a bucket ready, remove the inlet and outlet
drain plugs (about 0.2 gal. will drain out)
4. Take the water drain valve (with water filter) out
of the inlet. (See illustration to right).
5. Clean the water drain valve (with water filter) with
a brush under running water.
6. Replace the water drain valve (with water filter)
and close the drain plugs.
(Take care not to lose the packing.)
7. Close all hot water fixtures.
8. Open the water supply valve and check that
water does not leak from the drain plugs or water
drain valve (with water filter).
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Periodic Maintenance

Inlet
Packing
Drain Plug
(with filter)
Water Supply
Valve