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Periodic Maintenance
If the water filter is covered with debris, the hot water may not run smoothly, or the unit may
put out cold water. Check and clean the filter as explained below.
* To avoid burns, wait until the equipment cools down before draining the water.
The appliance will remain hot after it is turned off.
Water Filter
1. Close the water supply valve.
2. Open all hot water fixtures.
3. With a bucket ready, remove the inlet and outlet
drain plugs (about 0.6 gal. will drain out)
4. Take the water filter out of the inlet.
(See illustration to right).
5. Clean the filter with a brush under running water.
6. Replace the filter and close the drain plugs.
(Take care not to lose the packing.)
7. Close all hot water fixtures.
8. Open the water supply valve and check that
water does not leak from the drain plugs or filter.
Water Supply
Valve
Inlet
Packing
Lid
Water Filter
Regular Maintenance-2
Optional Maintenance
* Isolator valve kits may be purchased as an
accessory from Noritz (Part #IK-WV-3).
They allow for one man full diagnostic testing
and easy flushing of the system.
* The kit includes two full port isolation valves
and a pressure relief valve for the hot side.
Contact Noritz for more information.
Water Heater Service Valves (IK-WV-3)
Water Intlet
Water Outlet
Drain
Hot Water
Service Valve
Pressure Relief Valve
Cold Water
Service Valve
