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CAMELOT 2007
Pressure & Temperature Relief Valve:
The water heater is equipped with a Pressure
& Temperature (P & T) relief safety valve.
The P & T valve is designed to open if water
temperature in the tank exceeds 210° F (98.8°
C) or internal pressure exceeds 150 psi. If water
begins to weep from the valve, it may be due
to a loss of the air pocket in the tank and not
a defective valve. See re-establishing the air
pocket.
Re-establishing the Air Pocket:
Water may weep from the P & T valve under
normal operation. This is not necessarily a faulty
valve but more likely caused by lack of an air
pocket and water expansion. The water heater
tank is designed with an internal air pocket.
Eventually, the cyclic expansion of water will
absorb the air pocket. When weeping from the
valve occurs, the air pocket will need to be
re-established utilizing the following procedure.
If the valve continues to weep after establishing
the air pocket, contact a qualied service center
to evaluate the valve.
CAUTION:
Ensure the water heater is cool prior to
establishing the air pocket.
1. Turn Off the water heater.
2. Turn Off the incoming water supply.
3. Open the hot water faucet closest to the
water heater.
4. Open the handle of the P & T valve.
5. Allow excess water to drain from the
water heater through the P & T valve.
When draining is complete, close the P
& T valve by allowing it to snap shut.
Close the faucet and turn on the water
supply.
6. Turn on the water heater.
Burner Compartment:
Periodically inspect the burner compartment
and door screen for foreign material that can
prevent the ow of combustion and ventilating
air.
CAUTION:
DO NOT block any opening.
Tips:
Turn off the water heater when not in use
to conserve energy.
Shut the water off when not rinsing.
Operate the water heater using LP-Gas
when hooked to 30 Amp shore power.
This will reduce the likelihood of
tripping the shore power breaker. When
the water heater element is in operation,
it will use approximately 12 Amps at 120
Volts AC. Appliances that operate from
120 Volts AC may need to be operated in
sequence to avoid tripping a breaker.
Draining & Storage:
Drain the water heater to prevent freeze
damage if the motorhome is to be stored during
the winter months.
1. Turn off electrical power to the water
heater.
2. Shut off the primary LP-Gas valve.
3. Open low point drains.
4. Open both Hot and Cold on all faucets.
5. Remove water heater drain plug.
6. Turn the bypass valve to the bypass
position.
NOTE:
Be sure to refill the water heater with
water before resuming operation.
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