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Draining the Water Heater
WARNING:
Failure to follow these draining
instructions can cause serious personal injury from
scalding and/or product damage.
Turn off the water heater by pressing the POWER ON/
OFF button on the control panel.
Close the gas shut-off valve(s).
At least 10 seconds after Step 1, unplug the water
heater or disconnect the power supply at the circuit
breaker box.
Open all hot water faucets. Run the water until it is
COLD; then shut off the faucet.
Close the water shut-off valve.
Using a suitable container to catch the water, remove
the water filter from the base of the cold water inlet
line.
Connect a garden hose to the drain valve in the hot
water outlet line and place the other end in a suitable
drain. Open the drain valve until all the water has
drained from the water heater. Leave water heater as is
until placed back in service.
Cold Water Supply
Shut-Off Valve
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CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER
Care Instructions
