Fulton Pulse DWH (PDWH) Domestic Water Heater - Manual (Page 38)

NOTE
Your Fulton Pulse water heater has
been designed for years of trouble-free
performance. To ensure the continued
safety and efficiency of the water
heater, the schedule of maintenance
outlined in this section should be
adhered to. The water heater should
be inspected
annually. All service should be per-
formed by a certified contractor.
At Start-Up
Check air intake and exhaust vent outlet
for any blockage or restrictions.
Check for any leaks in exhaust piping.
Check for any leaks in the water piping.
Check the air intake and exhaust vent
piping for sagging.
Follow purge procedure outlined in
Section 2 of this manual.
Follow start up procedure outlined in
Section 3 of this manual.
With the water heater running, check for
visible cracks at fittings and joints.
WARNING
Keep water heater area clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Check anode and replace as necessary.
NOTE
The anode is crucial to maximizing the
life of the water heater.
Recommended Monthly
Maintenance
Inspect the air intake and exhaust vent
pipes for broken seals at the joints.
Inspect the screens on the air intake
and exhaust vent terminal and make
sure they are free of dirt or any foreign
matter which may block the terminals.
Check air intake and exhaust vent outlet
for any blockage or restrictions.
Check for any leaks in exhaust piping.
Drain water heater completely and
flush to remove any sediment in the
tank.
IMPORTANT
Check and record the number of
operating cycles. In a properly designed
system a heater with modulation should
not cycle more than 2,000 times per
month. If your water heater is cycling
more than 2,000 times per month please
contact your local service representative.
Excessive cycling will reduce the life
of ANY water heater.
Recommended Annual
Maintenance
1. Change the spark plug.
2. Clean/replace flapper valves.
3. Verify proper combustion and adjust
as necessary.
4. Lubricate the modulation motor arms,
gas and exhaust butterfly valves.
Ensure the motion of the valves is
smooth.
5. Remove the low water cut off probe
and clean. Replace the probe in the water
heater.
NOTE
If for any reason, the air intake or
exhaust vent piping is disassembled,
reassemble the piping in accordance
with the installation procedure outlined
in the installation section of this manual.
NOTE
Should you suspect that the water
heaters flue passage ways have
become blocked, contact your
recognized Fulton representative.
Maintenance
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