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PV SERVICE PROCEDURE
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Flue Baffle Inspection & Replacement
Condensing PV Series
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Step 11. Remove the flue baffles and flue core from the
water heater.
Step 12. Inspect the baffles and flue core for deterioration.
Clean any scale or debris build up. Replace with
new baffles or flue core as necessary.
Step 13. Reinstall the flue core into the water heater. Be
sure that when reinstalling the baffles, they are
oriented as shown below such that the top flat
portion will form a small arc if connected. A slight
reduction in efficiency will result otherwise.
Step 14. Review the seals around the flues to verify that the flue collector is in good
working order.
Step 15. Place the flue collector lid back on and screw in securely all 11 of the ¼” head
head screws. Refer to Step 9.
Step 16. Return the insulation above the flue collector and apply the jacket head. Secure
the jacket head in place by screwing in the ¼” screws removed in Step 7.
Step 17. Reinstall the blower on the jacket head. There are holes in the jacket head to
accept locating pins on the underside of the blower housing. Screw the blower
securely in place with the 2 screws removed in Step 5.
Step 18. Connect the blower harness to the blower connector.
Step 19. Connect the vertical vent pipe assembly to the side of the blower, securing it in
place by tightening the hose clamp with a 5/16” nutdriver.
Step 20. Connect the exhaust venting to the blower top, securing it in plce by tightening
the hose clamp with a 5/16” nutdriver.
Step 21. Connect the tubing from the vertical vent pipe to the blower.
Step 22. Verify all hose clamp connections are secure and tubing is connected.
Step 23. Plug the water heater into the wall outlet.
Step 24. To resume operation follow the lighting instruction located on the lighting
instruction label or the lighting instruction located in the Installation & Operation
manual.
Flat sections of baffles
oriented to provide an arc
when reinstalled properly.
