American Water Heater (A)BCG385T500-8N User Manual

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Servicing should only be performed by a Qualifi ed Service Agent
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Have a copy of the instruction manual that came with the water heater on hand for the 
model being serviced.  Instruction manuals can be obtained at the American Water Heaters 
web site (www.americanwaterheater.com) or by calling technical support at 800-456-9805.
Installation information given in this service manual is not a complete installation instruction. 
Installation information covered in this service manual has a limited focus as it applies 
to servicing the water heater. This Service Manual does not replace or supersede the 
instruction manual that came with the water heater. Always refer to the instruction manual 
that came with the water heater for complete installation instructions.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips head screwdriver
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standard screwdrivers
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3/8 and 7/16 inch open end wrench
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set of marked drill bits
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electrical multimeter tester capable of measuring continuity, AC voltage, and DC voltage
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gas pressure gauge or manometer
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water pressure gauge
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thermometer (range 0 - 220 degrees F)
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1/2 inch socket with extension for removal of the clean out cover
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1-1/16 inch socket with extension for anode removal
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TOOLS OPTIONAL
Two digital manometers range -20.00 to +20.00” W.C., resolution 0.01” W.C.     
 
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  Recommend UEI model EM200, TPI model 620 or equivalent.