Bradford White M-I-MS40T6LX, Instruction Manual

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General Operation continued-
Burner Flame Check
Steel Burner:
These models are equipped with self adjusting air mixture and
do not have an adjustable air shutter (See Figure 12). At periodic intervals, a
visual check of the main burner and pilot flames should be made to determine if
they are burning properly. The main burner flame should light smoothly from
the pilot.
Figure 12
MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance should be performed by a qualified service
technician at the minimum periodic intervals suggested below. In some
installations, the maintenance interval may be more frequent depending on the
amount of use and the operating conditions of the water heater.
DANGER
Hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Scalding may occur
within five (5) seconds at a temperature setting of 140 F (60 C). To
protect against hot water injury, install an ASSE approved mixing valve
in the water system. This valve will reduce point of discharge
temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch water lines. A
licensed plumbing professional or local plumbing authority should be
consulted.
Note
: This water heater is equipped with an energy cut out device to
prevent overheating. Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance and call a
qualified service technician.
Note
: Whenever the water heater is filled with cold water, condensate
will form on the cool tank surface and drops of water will fall on the hot
burner and combustion chamber surfaces producing a “sizzling” noise.
Condensation is normal and does not indicate a leak. It will disappear
when the tank becomes heated.
IMPORTANT
The water heater should be inspected at a minimum annually by a qualified
service technician for damaged components and/or joints not sealed. DO NOT
operate this water heater if any part is found damaged or if any joint is found not
sealed.