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ODOR FROM HOT WATER SYSTEM
Odor from the hot water system is not a service problem and many water supplies
contain sufficient amounts of sulphur to produce an odor. The odor is similar to
rotten eggs and is often referred to as “sulphur water”. It is not harmful - only
unpleasant to smell. Sulphur water can be caused by a chemical action or by
bacteria. The solution to eliminate is chlorination of the water system. Add about
six (6) ounces of chlorinated common household liquid bleach to each 10 gallons
in the water tank. Then run the chlorinated water throughout the system, opening
each faucet one at a time until you smell the chlorine. Let the RV sit for a few
days and the chlorine should take care of the problem. Then you will need to take
care of the chlorine. Remove the chlorine by flushing the system with fresh water.
This may take several attempts. You may consider adding a filtering system that
removes chlorine and prevents sulphur water. If the sulphur or rotten egg smell
continues, flush the system once again as described above and replace anode
rod as necessary.
REMOVING WATER HEATER
1.
Shut off unit and disconnect power supply from water heater.
2.
Shut off water supply. Drain water from tank following instructions under
“Draining and Storage”.
3.
Disconnect hot and cold water lines from water heater.
4.
Remove screws or nails securing control housing to framed opening.
5.
Slide heater out. To reinstall, follow instructions in manual under “Installation
Instructions”.
WINTERIZING
If your water heater plumbing system is equipped with a bypass kit, use it to
close off the water heater, drain the water heater completely and leave the water
heater closed off (out of the system) in the bypass position
particularly
if you are
introducing antifreeze into the plumbing system. Antifreeze can be very corrosive
to the anode rod creating premature failure and heavy sediment in the tank. If the
plumbing system is not equipped with a bypass kit, and you intend to winterize by
adding antifreeze to the system, remove the anode rod (storing it for the winter)
and replace it with a 19mm drain plug.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING!
If the user of this appliance fails to maintain
it in the condition in which it was shipped from the factory or
if the appliance is not used solely for its intended purpose
or if appliance is not maintained in accordance with the
instructions in this manual, then the risk of a fire and/or
the production of carbon monoxide exists which can cause
personal injury, property damage or loss of life.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
WARNING: Before operating water heater, be sure tank is filled with water.
See “Safety Warnings”.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call
an authorised service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any
part which has been under water.
Electric water heaters are designed to operate with a minimum amount of service
problems; however, proper operation and care is essential.
By far the most common trouble with electric water heaters results from energizing
the water heater before it is filled with water. Even brief operation of the electric
element without water in the tank will burn-out the electric heating element.
1.
STOP! Read the safety information provided.
2.
To energize the electric heating element, turn the switch to “ON”
Reverse the procedure to disconnect electric heating element.
The switch is located behind the water heater door in the lower left corner of the
control housing. The water temperature will be regulated by the thermostat.
This procedure is necessary so as to prevent 240 V element from operating.
TO TURN OFF WATER HEATER
1.
Turn switch to “OFF” position.
2.
Turn off electrical power to the appliance.
3.
If vehicle is to be stored or heater is going to be turned off while subject
to freezing temperature, drain water heater. (See “Draining and Storage
Instructions.”)
