Heater Maintenance
Heater maintenance or repair should only be performed by
qualified service personnel such as a licensed heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning contractor familiar with
this type of heater.
Safety Inspection Checklist
For optimum performance and safety, it is recommended that all installation, service
and annual inspection be done by a qualified agency. Below is a basic guideline for
inspection. A more comprehensive inspection may be required depending on the
initial inspection of the heaters.
Make sure the heater
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
is legible.
Keep manual in a clean dry place. Contact the manufacturer for replacement of
labels or manuals.
Make sure the area around the heater is free of combustibles.
Reflector should be in good condition and free of dust and debris.
Make sure the heater is mounted securely and there is no corrosion or damage
to the post or mounting brackets.
Inspect emitter grid for cracks or bubbles. Using a wire brush remove any soot,
scale or debris from the inside of the emitter grid.
Check the gas line for leaks using soapy water at all joints and connections.
Light heater to verify proper ignition. If heater fails to light, clean pilot and
replace thermocouple if required.
Inspect electrodes for cracks. With the heater off verify the ignition electrode
arcs to the top of the pilot hood.
If heater fails to heat properly, burner and orifice will need to be cleaned.
Observe flames. If flame has a bright yellow appearance or black soot
accumulates on the emitter grid both the burner and emitter grid need to be
cleaned thoroughly.
Make sure the heater control operates easily.
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