EarthLinked GSTE-119, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Check Anode Rod(s) – After First Year
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Repeat the inspection and maintenance as required on a once-a-year basis after the
first year, unless necessary to inspect more often.
Flush Tank
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Turn OFF electric power.
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Close the isolation valves between the GSTE storage water heater and other
EarthLinked
®
system components.
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Close the main cold water supply isolation valve to the storage water tank/heater.
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Open a faucet downstream of the hot water outlet on the storage water heater.
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After connecting the storage water heater drain valve to a drain hose, open the drain
valve and drain the entire tank of water to an open drain.
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Close tank drain valve.
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Open the main cold water inlet valve and fill the storage water heater with clean water
until it is approximately 25% full.
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Turn off the main cold water supply isolation valve, open storage water heater drain
valve, and observe the water coming out the drain valve going into the drain.
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Continue to flush the tank as noted above until the water coming out the drain valve is
clear and free of sediment.
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Close the drain valve and the faucet.
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Open the main cold water supply valve and fill the storage water heater and piping
system with water.
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Open the isolation valves between EarthLinked
®
system components and the storage
water heater and purge air from system.
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Turn ON electric power and initiate normal system operation.
T&P Valve
Check the GSTE T&P Valve for proper operation by doing the following:
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Turn OFF electric power.
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Attach a drain hose to the valve, with water discharge directed to an open drain.
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Lift the lever at the end of the valve several times.
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The valve should operate freely and return to its original position properly.
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If water does not flow out of valve, close main cold water supply isolation valve to the
system, and close isolation valves between EarthLinked
®
system components and the
storage water heater, and lower the water level to below the T&P valve.
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Remove valve and inspect for corrosion or obstructions.
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Replace with new valve if necessary. DO NOT REPAIR AND INSTALL THE FAULTY
VALVE.
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Open the isolation valves between the EarthLinked
®
system components and the
storage water heater. Open the main cold water supply to fill the system. Purge air from
system.
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Turn ON electric power and initiate normal system operation.