Care And Cleaning; Draining The Water Heater - GE GeoSpring GEH50DEEDXX Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation

Care and cleaning.

Routine Preventive Maintenance
DANGER:
manually operating the relief valve, make
certain no one will be exposed to the danger of
coming in contact with the hot water released
by the valve. The water may be hot enough to
create a scald hazard. The water should be
released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or
property damage.
NOTE: If the temperature and pressure-relief
valve on the hot water heater discharges
periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion
in a closed water system. Contact the water
supplier or your plumbing contractor on how to
correct this. Do not plug the relief valve outlet.
Properly maintained, your water heater will provide
years of dependable trouble-free service.
It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance
program be established and followed by the user.
Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valve:
At least once a year, lift and release the lever handle
on the temperature and pressure-relief valve, located
on the front-right side of the water heater, to make
certain the valve operates freely. Allow several
gallons to flush through the discharge line to an
open drain.

Draining the Water Heater

CAUTION:
power to the water heater before draining
water.
DANGER:
manually operating the relief valve, make certain
no one will be exposed to the hot water released by
the valve. The water drained from the tank may be
hot enough to present a scald hazard and should
be directed to a suitable drain to prevent injury or
damage.
Extended Shutdown Periods or Vacations Exceeding Vacation Mode Options
If the water heater is to remain idle for an
extended period of time, the power and water to
the appliance should be turned off to conserve
energy and prevent a buildup of dangerous
hydrogen gas. This unit has no power button,
power can only be shut off at the circuit breaker
or disconnect switch.
The water heater and piping should be drained if
they might be subjected to freezing temperatures.
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Risk of Scald -
Before
Risk of Shock -
Shut off
Risk of Scald -
Before
Periodic Inspection (once a year):
It is further recommended that a periodic inspection
of the operating controls, heating elements and
wiring should be made by service personnel
qualified in electric appliance repair.
Most electrical appliances, even when new, make
some sound when in operation. If the hissing or
singing sound level increases excessively, the electric
heating element may require cleaning. Contact a
qualified installer or plumber for inspection.
Flushing Tank:
A water heater's tank can act as a settling basin
for solids suspended in the water. It is therefore not
uncommon for hard water deposits to accumulate
in the bottom of the tank. To clean the tank of these
deposits, follow these steps:
1. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve located
at the bottom of the unit and direct that hose to a
drain.
2. Open the drain valve with a flat screwdriver.
3. Once a few quarts of water have been drained,
close the drain valve.
This should be done with the cold water supply
open such that water removed through drain valve
is replaced, and water supply flow helps to remove
sediment.
To drain the water heater, follow these steps:
1. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve located
at the bottom of the unit and direct that hose
to a drain.
2. Turn off the cold water supply.
3. Admit air to the tank by opening a hot water
faucet or lifting the handle on the relief valve
4. Open the drain valve with a flat screwdriver.
Note: See page 15 for product schematic.
After a long shutdown period, the water heater's
operation and controls should be checked by
qualified service personnel. Make certain the
water heater is completely filled again before
placing it in operation.
NOTE: Refer to the Hydrogen Gas Caution
in the Operating Instructions (see page 3).
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Use a flat
screwdriver
to turn
valve.
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