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PLUMBING SYSTEM
Odor from the hot water system
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“sulfur water.” Sulfur water can be caused by a chemical action or by bacteria. Generally,
sulfur water is not harmful, only unpleasant to smell. Refer to the water heater manufacturer’s
owner’s manual for details on eliminating the odor from sulfur water. Odor from sulfur
water is not a service problem.
Anode rod protection
The tank in the water heater is protected by a magnesium or aluminum anode to prolong the
life of the tank by absorbing the corrosive action of hot water. Under normal use, the anode
rod will deteriorate and because of this, the water heater manufacturer recommends the
anode rod be replaced yearly. Water with high levels of iron and/or sulfate will increase the
rate of deterioration; therefore, more frequent replacements may be required.
If an anode rod is mostly eaten away, replace it with a new one. The water heater
manufacturer recommends replacement of the anode rod when consumption or weight loss
is greater than 75 percent.
Operating the water heater without the proper anode rod protection will decrease tank life
and will void the tank manufacturer’s warranty on the tank. To extend the anode life, drain
the water from the water heater tank whenever the RV is not being used. Avoid any extended
time of non-use with water in the tank.
To prevent a water leak when replacing the anode rod, a pipe thread sealant approved for
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application of a thread sealant will not interfere with the anode’s
High altitude deration
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operation. Pilot outage caused by burner lift-off or sooting from a yellow burner may occur,
indicating the possibility of carbon monoxide.
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Do not replace anode rod or any other component with an accessory part that
is not authorized by the water heater manufacturer, such as an “add-on electric
heating element. Such items are not approved to be installed and could create
an unsafe condition and will void all warranties
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Anode rod replacement chart