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Draining the Water Heater
WARNING:
Failure to follow these draining instructions can
cause serious personal injury from scalding and/or
product damage.
Turn off the water heater by pressing the POWER
ON/OFF button on the control panel.
Close the gas shut-off valve(s).
At least 10 seconds after Step 1, unplug the water
heater or disconnect the power supply at the
circuit breaker box.
Open all hot water faucets. Run the water until it is
COLD; then shut off the faucet.
Close the water shut-off valve.
Using a suitable container to catch the water,
remove the water filter from the base of the cold
water inlet line.
Connect a garden hose to the drain valve in the
hot water outlet line and place the other end in a
suitable drain. Open the drain valve until all the
water has drained from the water heater. Leave
water heater as is until placed back in service.
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CARING FOR YOUR WATER HEATER
Care Instructions
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Cold Water Supply
Shut-Off Valve