Vaughn Featherweight Series, Operation And Installation Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Properly maintained, your water heater can provide years of
dependable, trouble free service. It is suggested that the
purchaser follow the preventive maintenance program outlined
below.
A. CONTROLS
 A periodic inspection of the operating controls, heating
elements and wiring should be made by qualified service
personnel. Temperature of the water should be tested
periodically at the faucet to be sure thermostats are working
properly.
B. LONG TERM SHUT DOWN

If the water heater is to remain idle for an extended period of
time, the power and water to the heater should be turned off
to conserve energy.

The water heater and piping should be drained, if they might
be subjected to freezing temperatures.

After a long shutdown period, qualified service personnel
should check the heater’s operations and controls.
 Make certain the water heater is filled before placing it in
operation.
C. DRAINING THE HEATER
 CAUTION: Shut off all power to the heater before
draining water. To drain the tank, a hot water faucet must
be opened to admit air to the tank.
1. Attach a hose to the drain valve on the heater.
2. Close valve on the cold water line to the heater.
3. Open the drain valve and direct the water to a drain.
D. EMERGENCY
 Should the heater be subject to flood, fire, or other damaging
conditions, turn off the power and water to the heater.
 DO NOT place water heater in operation again until it has
been thoroughly checked by qualified service personnel.