Bradford White 55X-80B-3X - Manual (Page 22)

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General Operation continued-
MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance should be performed by a qualified service technician at the minimum
periodic intervals suggested below. In some installations, the maintenance interval may be more
frequent depending on the amount of use and the operating conditions of the water heater.
Regular inspection and maintenance of the water heater and vent-air intake system will help to
insure safe and reliable operation.
1. Annually check the operation of the thermostat.
2. The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT be restricted. Clear the combustion
air openings of any dirt, dust, or other restrictions. WARNING! The ventilation air system may
be HOT.
3. At all times keep the water heater area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
4. Bi-annually conduct a visual check of the main and pilot burner flames to determine that they
are burning properly. See Burner Flame Check section.
5. Annually remove the inner door and main burner assembly to clean orifices and related parts
of any dirt or other foreign material. Inspect the burner ports for obstructions or debris and
clean with a wire brush as needed. Wire brush and/or vacuum clean the combustion
chamber as needed to remove scale deposits and debris. NOTE: It is imperative for proper
operation of the water heater that the inner door be replaced in the original location.
WARNING
Do not run out of propane gas. Damage to the water heater may occur.
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.
IMPORTANT
The water heater should be inspected at a minimum annually by a qualified
service technician for damaged components and/or joints not sealed. DO
NOT operate this water heater if any part is found damaged or if any joint is
found not sealed.