Kelvinator KGC20BL Series, User Manual

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Kelvinator gas continuous flow hot water system freeze prevention 9
This water heater comes equipped with heaters that prevent
the water heater from freezing. For this freeze prevention
system to operate there has to be electrical power to the
water heater. The freeze prevention device will not work if the
electrical power source is disconnected. The water heater
has been rated for temperatures down to -15°C in a wind
free environment.
caution
The pipe heaters are located on the water heater only.
Any hot or cold water pipes located outside of the
water heater will not be protected. Properly protect and
insulate these pipes to ensure they do not freeze.
Winter shutdown
If you will not be using your gas continuous flow system for
a long period of time or if the temperatures is expected
to drop below -15°C with the wind chill factor, turn off your
water heater and drain it of water. This will keep your water
heater from freezing and being damaged.
Follow these instructions carefully:
1. Close the manual gas shut off valve.
2. Turn off the power supply to the system.
3. Close the manual water shut off valve located on the
water supply line.
4. Open all hot water taps in the house. (Bathroom, kitchen,
laundry room, etc.). When the water flow has ceased,
close all hot water taps.
5. Have a bucket or pan to catch the water from the water
heater’s drain plugs. Unscrew the drain plugs to drain all
the water out of the water heater.
6. Wait a few minutes to ensure all water has completely
drained from water heater.
7. Securely screw the drain plugs back into place.
Hand-tighten only.
manual
water
valve
drain plug
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power supply
cold
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gas valve
When it is safe to use the water heater again:
• Ensure that power is switched off to the water heater or
that it is unplugged
• Make sure all hot water taps are closed and the drain
plugs are securely attached.
• Purge the water line of debris.
• Turn on the manual water control valve located on the
water supply line and check for leaks.
• Open all the hot water taps to verify water flows to the
taps. Close hot water taps.
• Turn on the manual gas control valve located on the gas
supply line.
• Turn on the power supply to the water heater.
Freeze prevention