Bradford White 65T-65FB-3X - Manual (Page 24)

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Maintenance continued-
• Do not operate water heater with jumpered, altered, loosely
tightened or absent controls and/or components.
• Do not operate water heater with replacement controls and/or
components, which are not exact duplicates or original
equipment.
• Thoroughly inspect and replace, (as needed) burner inner door
gasket and/or sight window gasket any time burner inner door is
removed or disturbed.
• Replace water heater if involved in flammable vapors incident.
When lifting lever of the combination temperature and pressure
relief valve, hot water will be released under pressure. Be careful
that any released water does not result in bodily injury or
property damage.
6. At least once a year, check the combination temperature and pressure
relief valve to insure that the valve has not become encrusted with lime.
Lift the lever at the top of the valve several times until the valve seats
properly without leaking and operates freely.
Do not run out of propane gas. Damage to the water heater may occur.
THIS WATER MAY BE HOT.
7. Monthly drain off a gallon of water to remove silt and sediment.
8. If the combination temperature and pressure relief valve on the appliance
discharges periodically, this may be due to thermal expansion in a closed
water supply system. Contact the water supplier or local plumbing
inspector on how to correct this situation. Do not plug the combination
temperature and pressure relief valve outlet.
9. A combination sacrificial anode rod/hot water outlet nipple has been
installed to extend tank life. The anode rod should be inspected
periodically (every 2 years) and replaced when necessary to prolong tank
life. Water conditions in your area will influence the time interval for
inspection and replacement of the anode rod. Contact the plumbing
professional who installed the water heater or the manufacturer listed on
the rating plate for anode replacement information. The use of a water
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