Bradford White 55X-80B-3X - Manual (Page 16)

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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. Set the thermostat dial to the lowest possible position.
2. Rotate and if applicable 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.”
WARNING
Water heaters are heat producing appliances. To avoid damage or
injury there must be no materials stored against the water heater or
vent-air intake system, and proper care must 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 TO 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
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.