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The appliance must be inspected annually by a licensed professional. Repairs and maintenance shall be
performed by a licensed professional. The licensed professional must verify proper operati n a er servicing.
WARNING
To protect yourself from harm, before performing maintenance:
Turn o the electrical power supply by unplugging the power cord or by turning off the electricity at the
circuit breaker. (The temperature controller does not control the electrical power.)
Turn o the gas at the manual gas valve, usually located immediately below the water heater.
Turn o the incoming water supply. This can be done at the isola on valve immediately below the water
heater or by turning off the water supply to the building.
WARNING
The following maintenance items are required for the proper opera on of your water heater.
The appliance must be inspected annually by a
licensed professional. Repairs and maintenance shall
be performed by a licensed professional. The
licensed professional must verify proper operati n
aft r servicing.
Cleaning
It is imperati e that control compartments, burners,
and circula ng air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean.
Clean as follows:
1. Turn o and disconnect electrical power. Allow to
cool.
2. Close the water shut o valves. Remove and clean
the water inlet and outlet lters.
3. Remove the front panel by removing 4 screws.
4. Use pressurized air to remove dust from the main
burner, heat exchanger, and fan blades. Do not
use a wet cloth or spray cleaners on the burner.
Do not use vola le substances such as benzene
and thinners. They may ignite or fade the paint.
5. Use so dry cloth to wipe cabinet.
Vent System
The vent system should be inspected at least annually
for blockages or damage. If the vent is blocked
contact a licensed professional.
Motors
Motors are permanently lubricated and do not need
periodic lubrica on. However you must keep fan and
motor free of dust and dirt by cleaning annually.
Required Maintenance
Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus ble materials, gasoline, and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
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Temperature Controller
Use a so damp cloth to clean the temperature
controller. Do not use solvents.
Lime / Scale Build-up
If you receive diagnosti code "LC#" (LC1, LC2,...),
refer to the procedure, Flushing the Heat Exchanger.
Refer to the sec on on Water Quality to see if your
water needs to be treated or condi oned. (When
checking maintenance code history, "00" is
substit ted for "LC#".)
The water must be potable, free of corrosive
chemicals, sand, dirt, or other contaminates. It is up
to the installer to ensure the water does not contain
corrosive chemicals, or elements that can affect or
damage the heat exchanger. Water that contains
chemicals exceeding the levels below affect and
damage the heat exchanger. Replacement of the
heat exchanger due to water quality damage is not
covered by the warranty.
Snow Accumulati n
Keep the area around flue terminal free of snow and
ice. The appliance will not functi n properly if the
intake air or exhaust is impeded (blocked or parti lly
blocked) by obstruc ons.
Coastal Installati ns
Installa ons located in or near coastal areas may
require addi onal maintenance due to corrosive
airborne ocean salt.
Clean the water filter(s)
Clean water lter(s) by closing the cold and hot water
inlet isola on (shut-off valves. Put a bucket under
the filter(s) at the bo om of the water heater to catch
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