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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Properly maintained your water heater will provide years of dependable trouble-free service. It is
recommended that a periodic inspection of the burner, water filter and top exhaust should be made
by service personnel qualified in gas appliances.
1. It is suggested that a routine preventive maintenance program be established and followed by the
user.
2.* It is recommended to do maintenance once a year.
3. Inspect the area around the water heater to ensure a safe operating environment.
Keep water heater area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids. Do not obstructing the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Ensure the unit
has not been damaged. If damage or denting is present, contact a service personnel to verify
proper operation.
4. Check for any abnormal sounds during normal operation of the water heater.
5. Check the burner flames through the visible flame window to make sure the combustion is normal
during operation of the water heater.
Indication
Solution
Issue
The portable tankless water heater
requires a minimum flow of about
2.2 PSI/15 kPa.
The valve on the propane tank
should be all the way “Open”.
Cycle the portable tankless
water heater on and off by using
the shower head switch several
times to purge the air from the gas.
Fresh batteries are required for
ignition spark. Make sure batteries
are aligned in the proper polarity
(+/-).
Heater turns off after
igniting
Water pressure is low
Out of, or low on gas
Batteries is not fresh
Burner with pure blue flame, means well ventilation and combustion adequacy.
Burner with yellow/red flame, means combustion insufficiency, air intake is not enough, or
appliance bottom block.
Burner with a lift-flame, over gas pressure, high wind condition.
Max gas but small flame, gas pressure is not enough.
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