Bradford White 65T-65FB-3X - Manual (Page 17)

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GENERAL OPERATION
TO FILL THE WATER HEATER
1. Close the water heater drain valve by turning the knob clockwise
.
2. Open the cold water supply shut-off valve.
3. Open several hot water faucets to allow air to escape from the system.
4. When a steady stream of water flows from the faucets, the water heater is filled.
Close the faucets and check for water leaks at the water heater drain valve,
combination temperature and pressure relief valve and the hot and cold water
connections.
TO DRAIN THE WATER HEATER
Should it become necessary to completely drain the water heater, make sure you follow
the steps below:
1. Rotate the thermostat dial clockwise
to the lowest possible position.
2. Rotate and partially depress gas control knob clockwise to the “OFF”
position.
3. Shut off the gas supply to the water heater.
4. Close the cold water supply shut-off valve.
5. Open the drain valve on the water heater by turning the knob counter-clockwise
. The drain valve has threads on the end that will allow the connection of a
standard hose coupling.
6. Open a hot water faucet to allow air to enter the system.
To refill the water heater, refer to “To Fill the Water Heater.”
Wait at least 2 minutes after this control is pressurized with gas before attempting to
light pilot and/or push igniter button. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or injury there shall
be no materials stored against the water heater or vent-air intake system, and proper
care shall be taken to avoid unnecessary contact (especially by children) with the
water heater and vent-air intake system. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS GASOLINE OR PAINT THINNER BE USED
OR STORED IN THE VICINITY OF THIS WATER HEATER, VENT-AIR INTAKE
SYSTEM OR IN ANY LOCATION FROM WHICH FUMES COULD REACH THE
WATER HEATER OR VENT-AIR INTAKE SYSTEM.
WARNING