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7. Open the drain valve plugs and completely drain the water heater.
8. Continue draining to empty the whole hot water system.
Note: Freezing temperatures below 32ºF (0ºC) can cause permanent damage to
the heater and/or the piping system.
9. Reinstall the drain valve plugs and close the hot water faucets.
10. To return a unit to operation, please refer to “Routine Start Up” found in the
Operating Instructions section of this manual.
Freezing Damage Potential and Precautions
Freezing temperatures can damage the water heater and/or water piping. Freezing
water expands rapidly and can create tremendous mechanical forces. Mechanical
damage and pipe ruptures can result from only brief exposure to freezing
temperatures.
For best results, completely shut down the system by following the Extended
Outage Procedure section of this manual.
In cold regions, insulating material or heat tracing can be used to protect pipes and
fittings. Please consult your dealer if necessary.
- After a power outage, all settings return to their factory default values.
The heater and water within the unit may be very hot. Allow time for
the system to cool and use caution when draining to minimize risk of
injury.
1. Shut down the water heater by pressing the “ON/OFF” button. “CL” will appear
indicating “Cold” state.
2. Close the fuel gas valve (1).
3. Unplug the power cord (3). Use dry hands. Exercise caution and only unplug by
grasping the plug head and pulling. Note, all factory settings will be restored next
time unit is re-powered.
4. Close the water inlet valve. (4)
5. Open all hot water faucets.
6. Obtain an appropriate container to collect the residual water from the system.
Prevent water from being discharged on the floor to avoid damage.
Prevent water contact with any electrical source in the vicinity
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