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BULLETIN 23
CHLORINATION PROCEDURE
CAUSES The chlorination procedure is used to eliminate various bacteria that accumulate and grow
in water heaters. These bacteria often cause odorous or discolored water conditions.
PROCEDURE Please read the steps of the chlorination procedure prior to beginning. If you feel
uncomfortable performing any of these steps, 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 (a water-hose may be needed).
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 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 re ll the system. Then draw the water to every hot
water xture, until the smell of chlorine is detected. Operate dish and clothes washers until
a noticeable amount of the chlorine is detected as well. All hot water lines must receive
treatment.
STEP 9 Leave the chlorine solution undisturbed for one hour or more.
STEP 10 After the contact time has elapsed, drain the tank according to steps #2, #3, & #4.
STEP 11 Close the drain valve and re ll the tank. Allow the tank to sit for 15 minutes. Repeat steps
#2, #3, and #4. Continue to ush the tank if the water is discolored or contains a chlorine
odor.
STEP 12 Close the drain valve and re ll 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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