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Flue Baffle Inspection and Replacement (cont.)
Step 6. Carefully remove the damper
from the top of the water
heater.
Step 7. Remove the flue baffle from
the water heater.
Step 8. Inspect the baffle for
deterioration and missing
restrictors. Clean any scale
or debris build-up. Replace
with a new baffle, as
necessary.
Step 9. Reinstall the baffle into the flue. Be sure the baffle hanger tab is inserted
into the notch locations at the top of the flue.
Step 10. Check the burner to ensure no scale has accumulated during operation.
See the “Burner Cleaning Procedure” on page 14, if accumulation has
occurred.
Step 11. Clean any debris from the jacket
head of the water heater.
Step 12. Set the new damper in place using
the water heater tank flue and the
screw holes in the jacket head.
Step 13. Secure the damper in place using
the screws from step 5.
Step 14. Re-install the draft hood from Step 3.
Step 15. Reconnect the vent system to the
draft hood.
Step 16. Reconnect the cord sets from step 4.
Step 17. Plug the water heater into the wall
outlet.
Step 18. Position the gas control power switch
in to the “ON” position.
Step 19. To resume operation, follow the
instructions located on the lighting
instruction label or the lighting
instructions located in the installation
and operation manual.
