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Check that water heater matches type of water heater
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Check label on side of tank for type of gas.
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unburned fuel, and create fire hazard -Do not install cold water line above gas valve where condensation drips on valve. -Annually clean burner area with wire brush and vacuum cleaner. read1 read2 Troubleshoot and clean gas water heater Remove chemicals from same room as water heater. -Chemicals corrode water heater parts and vent pipe. 'Spray propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, household bleach, waxes and process chemicals are corrosive at very low levels with no odor." Read Bradford White Pdf pg2-8 Read Rheem pdf |
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If
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to electricity, the outlet polarity must be correct Water heater must be grounded. Poor ground can prevent flame. GFCI circuit can cause short cycling. If outlet is not dedicated or has GFI, other loads such as florescent lighting can cause short cycling. Unplug cord. Test for continuity between ground prong on plug and manifold tube on gas valve. Connect water heater to different outlet. Test outlet with circuit analyzer |
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