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WARNING:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THIS VALVE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH AND/OR SEVERE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
ANNUAL OPERATION OF T&P RELIEF VALVES
WARNING: Following
installation the valve lever MUST be operated AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR by the water heater owner to ensure that waterways are
clear. naturally occurring mineral deposits may adhere to the valve, blocking waterways, rendering it inoperative.
When
the lever is operated, hot water will discharge, if the waterways are clear.
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY FROM CONTACT WITH HOT WATER AND TO AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE.
BEFORE operating lever, check to see that a discharge
line is connected to this valve, directing the flow of hot water from the valve to a proper place of disposal.
If no
water flows when the lever is operated, Replacement of the valve is required, TURN THE WATER HEATER "OFF" (SEE YOUR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL) AND CALL A PLUMBER IMMEDIATELY.
REINSPECTION OF T & P VALVE RELIEF VALVES:
WARNING:
Temperature and pressure relief valves should be inspected AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS, And replaced if necessary,
by a licensed plumbing contractor or qualified service technician, to ensure that the product has not been affected by corrosive
water conditions and to ensure that the valve and discharge line have not been altered or tampered with illegally. Certain
natural occurring conditions may corrode the valve or it's components over time, rendering the valve inoperative. Such
conditions can only be detected if the valve and its components are physically removed and inspected. Do not attempted to
conduct an inspection on your own. Contact your plumbing contractor to REINSPECTION to assure continuing safety.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO REINSPECT THIS VALVE AS DIRECTED COULD RESULT IN UNSAFE TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE BUILD
UP WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR SEVERE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
If discharge occurs CALL
A PLUMBER IMMEDIATELY, Discharge may indicate that an unsafe temperature or pressure condition exists which requires immediate
attention by a qualified service technicians or licensed plumbing contractor.
SEE WATER HEATER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
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