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The chlorination procedure is used to eliminate various
bacteria in water heaters. Contact a service person to perform this procedure
for you.
STEP 1 Turn off the gas or electric supply to the tank.
STEP 2 Turn off the cold water supply valve to the tank.
STEP 3 Open a nearby hot water faucet to relieve the vacuum.
STEP 4 Drain all the water from the tank.
STEP 5 Remove the anode rod(s), and close the drain valve.
STEP 6 Using a funnel in the anode opening add one gallon of household
chlorine bleach (e.g. Clorox) for every 25 gallons of tank capacity.
STEP 7 Reinstall anode rod(s) after inspecting and replacing as needed.
STEP 8 Open cold water supply valve and refill the system. Draw the water to
every hot water fixture, until the smell of chlorine is detected. Operate
dish and clothes washers until a noticeable amount of the chlorine is
detected. All hot water lines must receive treatment.
STEP 9 Leave the chlorine solution undisturbed for one hour or more.
STEP 10 After the time has elapsed drain the tank according to steps #2, #3,
& #4.
STEP 11 Close the drain valve and refill the tank. Allow the tank to sit for
15 minutes. Repeat steps #2, #3, and #4. Continue to flush the tank if the
water is discolored or contains a chlorine odor.
STEP 12 Close the drain valve and refill the tank. Flush all chlorine from
the piping by opening every hot water outlet/ appliance.
STEP 13 Return hot water heating system to service by following the
recommended start-up procedure posted on the unit or in the manual.
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