Part 6, Maintenance and troubleshooting, Part 6 – maintenance and troubleshooting – HTP SuperStor Ultra Indirect Fired Water Heaters User Manual

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LP-83 Rev. 3.24.14

PART 6 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Periodic maintenance should be performed by a qualified service technician to assure that all the equipment is operating safely and
efficiently. The owner should make necessary arrangements with a qualified heating contractor for periodic maintenance of the heater.
Installer must also inform the owner that the lack of proper care and maintenance of the heater may result in a hazardous condition.

INSPECTION ACTIVITIES

DATE LAST COMPLETED

PIPING

1

st

YEAR

2

nd

YEAR

3

rd

YEAR

4

th

YEAR*

Near heater piping

Check heater and system piping for any sign of leakage; make
sure pipes are properly supported.

SYSTEM
Visual

Do a full visual inspection of all system components. Ensure
all components (including boilers, water treatment systems,
mixing valves, circulators, etc.) are operating properly and
have been maintained.

Functional

Test all functions of the system. Perform any maintenance
required by local codes. Verify system pressure is in the safe
operating range.

Temperatures

Check control for temperature accuracy.
*In installed in system - verify safe settings on Mixing Valve.

ELECTRICAL
Smoke and CO
detector

*Verify devices are installed and working properly. Change
batteries if necessary.

Circuit Breakers

Check to see that the circuit breaker is clearly labeled.
Exercise circuit breaker.

Connections

Check wire connections. Make sure they are tight.

RELIEF AND DRAIN VALVE
Relief Valve

Lift and release the relief valve on the water heater. Make
certain that the valve operates properly by allowing several
gallons to flush through the discharge line. Replace if valve is
blocked or does not operate properly.
NOTE: DISCHARGED WATER MAY PRESENT A SCALD
RISK. TAKE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING RELIEF
VALVE.

Drain Valve

Open the drain valve and drain a few quarts of water from the
bottom of the tank to flush any hard water deposits. Replace if
valve is blocked or does not operate properly.
NOTE: DRAINED WATER MAY PRESENT A SCALD RISK.
TAKE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING DRAIN VALVE.

FINAL INSPECTION
Check for combustible
materials

Check area around heater for combustible materials, such as
gasoline or paint thinner. If combustible materials are found,
move away from the heater to a safe location.

Check list

Verify that you have completed entire check list. WARNING:
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH

Homeowner

Review what you have done with the homeowner.

INITIAL AND DATE AFTER INSPECTION/SERVICE. CONTINUE INSPECTIONS ON
ANNUALLY BEYOND THE FOURTH YEAR.

Table 9 - *If applicable to system.



















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