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Manual Draining of the Water Heater
If the water heater is not going to be used during a period of possible freezing weather, it is recommended that the
water inside the water heater be drained.
To manually drain the water:
1.
2.
3. Disconnect the power to the water heater.
4. Place a container to catch the water. Open hot water tap or open hot
water drain plug at the hot water outlet.
5.
To resume normal operation:
1.
2.
3. Open the cold water supply.
4.
5. Turn on the power.
6.
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7. Turn on the temperature controller.
Running a low volume of water through the water heater to prevent freezing
If the temperature exceeds the ability of the water heater to freeze protect
itself, or if power is lost, the following steps may prevent the water heater
and external piping from freezing.
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Close the gas supply valve.
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stream is about 5 mm thick.
When the water heater or external piping has frozen
1. Do not operate the water heater if it or the external piping is frozen.
2.
3. Wait until the water thaws. Check by opening the water supply valve.
4. Check the water heater and the piping for leaks.
Coastal installations
Installations located in or near coastal areas may require additional maintenance due to corrosive airborne ocean salt.
HOT
COLD
ON!
0.4 l/min or
about 5 mm
thick
Water filter
Water inlet
Water outlet
Draining valve
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