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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.
2. Close the fuel gas valve (1).
3. Unplug the power cord (3).
4. Use dry hands. Exercise caution and only 
unplug by grasping the plug head                                      
and pulling. Note, all factory settings will be 
restored next
5. Close the water inlet valve. (4)
6. Open all hot water faucets.
7. Obtain an appropriate container to collect 
the residual water from the system.
  
 
 
Prevent water from being discharged on the oor to avoid damage.
Prevent water contact with any electrical source in the vicinity.
1.Open the drain plugs and completely drain the water heater.
 
2.Continue draining to empty the whole hot water system.
Note: Freezing temperatures below 0°C (32°F) can cause permanent damage to the heater
and/or the piping system.
3.Reinstall the drain plugs and close the hot water faucets.
4.To return a unit to operation, please refer to “Routine Start Up” found in the Operating
Instructions section of this manual.
Figure 1- Drain plug lacation