Installation & Operation Manual
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12
Maintenance
Maintenance and annual startup
Table 12A Service and Maintenance Schedules
Service technician
(see the following pages for instructions)
General:
• Address reported problems
• Inspect interior; clean and vacuum if
necessary;
• Clean condensate trap and fill with fresh
water
•
Check for leaks (water, gas, flue,
condensate)
• Verify flue and air lines in good condition
and sealed tight
• Check system water pressure/system
piping/expansion
tank
• Check control settings
• Check ignition and flame sense electrodes
(sand off any deposits; clean
and
reposition)
• Check wiring and connections
•
Perform start-up checkout and
performance verification per Section 10
of this manual.
• Flame inspection (stable, uniform)
• Flame signal (at least 10 microamps at
high fire)
•
Clean the heat exchanger if flue
temperature is more than 54°F above
return water temperature.
• Check Delta T (Temperature Rise)
If combustion or performance
indicate need:
• Clean heat exchanger
•
Remove and clean burner using
compressed air only
• Clean the blower wheel
ANNUAL START-UP
Owner maintenance
Daily
• Check water heater area
•
Check pressure/temperature
gauge
Monthly
• Check vent piping
• Check air piping
• Check air and vent termination
screens
• Check relief valve
• Check condensate drain system
•
Check automatic air vents
•
Check Delta T (Temperature
Rise)
Every
6 months
• Check water heater piping (gas
and water) for leaks
• Operate relief valve
