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Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately 

detectable. However, over a period of time a flooded water heater will

create  dangerous  conditions  which  can  cause  DEATH,  SERIOUS 

BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Contact a qualified installer

or service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to

repair the unit! It must be replaced!
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner 

and the hot surface igniter assembly for proper flame characteristics

and ignition sequences. This can be done by removing the Outer Door 

and viewing the main burner operation through the Viewport on the 

Inner Door, see Figure 1. The main burner should provide complete 

combustion of gas, ignite rapidly, give reasonably quiet operation, and 

cause no excessive flame lifting from the burner ports. If the proper flame

characteristics are not evident (see Figure 27), make sure that the flow

of combustion and ventilation air is not blocked.

You should also check for sooting. Soot is not normal and will impair proper 

combustion. A visual inspection of the main burner and HSI should 

also be done at least once a year, see Figure 27.

Soot  build-up  indicates  a  problem  that  requires  correction  before 

further use. Turn “OFF” gas to water heater and leave off until repairs

are made, because failure to correct the cause of the sooting can result 

in a fire causing death, serious injury, or property damage.

In the event your burner or burner air openings require cleaning, turn 

the blower switch to the “OFF” position and allow the burner to cool.

Call a service agency to remove and clean the burner and correct the 

problem that required the burner to be cleaned.

Vacuum  around  base  of  water  heater  for  dust,  dirt,  and  lint  on  a 

regular basis.

INSTALLED  IN  SUITABLE AREA:  To  insure  sufficient  ventilation

and combustion air supply, proper clearances from the water heater 

must be maintained. See “Locating the New Water Heater” section.

Combustible  materials  such  as  clothing,  cleaning  materials,  or 

flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed against or adjacent to the

water heater which can cause a fire.

Each water heater contains at least one anode rod, which will slowly 

deplete (due to electrolysis) prolonging the life of the water heater by

protecting the glass-lined tank from corrosion. Adverse water quality, 

hotter water temperatures, high hot water usage, and water softening 

methods can increase the rate of anode rod depletion. Once the anode rod  

is depleted, the tank will start to corrode, eventually developing a leak. 

Certain water conditions will cause a reaction between the anode rod  

and the water. The most common complaint associated with the anode 

rod is a “rotten egg smell” produced from the presence of hydrogen

sulfide gas dissolved in the water. IMPORTANT: Do not remove this

rod permanently as it will void any warranties. The parts list includes a 

special anode rod that can be ordered if water odor or discoloration occurs.  

NOTE: This rod may reduce but not eliminate water odor problems. The 

water supply system may require special filtration equipment from a water

conditioning company to successfully eliminate all water odor problems.

Artificially softened water is exceedingly corrosive because the process

substitutes sodium ions for magnesium and calcium ions. The use of 

a water softener may decrease the life of the water heater tank.
The anode rod should be removed from the water heater tank every 

3 years for inspection. NOTE: artificially softened water requires the

anode rod to be inspected annually.
The following are typical (but not all) signs of a depleted anode rod:

 * The majority of the rods diameter is less than 3/8”.

 * Significant sections of the support wire (approx. 1/3 or more of the 

 anode rod’s length) are visible.

If the anode rod show signs of either or both it should be replaced. 
  NOTE: Whether re-installing or replacing the anode rod, check for 

  any leaks and immediately correct if found.

In replacing the anode:
1.  Turn off gas supply to the water heater.

2.  Shut off the water supply and open a nearby hot water faucet to 

  depressurize the water tank.

3.  Drain approximately 5 gallons of water from tank (Refer to “Draining 

 and Flushing” for proper procedures). Close drain valve.

4.  Remove old anode rod.

5.  Use Teflon® tape or approved pipe sealant on threads and install 

  new anode rod.

6.  Turn on water supply and open nearby hot water faucet to purge air 

  from water system. Check for any leaks and immediately correct 

  any if found.
Restart the water heater as directed under “Operating Your Water Heater.”

See the Repair Parts Illustration for anode rod location.