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General Operation continued-
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. Regular inspection and maintenance of the water heater
and vent-air intake system will help to insure safe and reliable operation.
1. Annually check the operation of the thermostat.
2. The flow of combustion and ventilation air
MUST NOT
be restricted. Clear the
combustion air openings of any dirt, dust, or other restrictions.
WARNING!
The
ventilation air system may be
HOT
.
3. At all times keep the water heater area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
4. Bi-annually conduct a visual check of the main and pilot burner flames to
determine that they are burning properly. See Burner Flame Check section.
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there
must be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system,
and proper care must be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by
children) with the water heater and vent-air intake system.
UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS
GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER TO BE USED OR STORED IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM OR IN
ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE WATER
HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
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.
