Check For Gas Leaks; Fill And Test Water System - Westinghouse WBRC**140F Manual

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A 30% mixture of glycol will result in a BTU output loss of 15% with a 5% increase in head against the system circulator.
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A 50% mixture of glycol will result in a BTU output loss of 30% with a 50% increase in head against the system circulator.
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NOTE: BTU losses apply to both CH and DHW.
It is highly recommended to carefully follow the glycol manufacturer's recommended concentrations, expansion requirements, and
maintenance recommendations (pH additive breakdown, inhibitor reduction, etc.) You must carefully calculate the additional friction loss
in the system as well as the reduction in heat transfer coefficients.
C. CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
Before starting the appliance, and during initial operation, smell near the floor and around the appliance for gas odorant or any unusual
odor. Remove appliance front door and smell interior of appliance enclosure. Do not proceed with startup if there is any indication of a
gas leak. Repair any leaks at once.
PROPANE APPLIANCES ONLY – Propane suppliers mix an odorant with the gas to make its presence detectable. In some instances,
the odorant can fade, and the gas may no longer have an odor. Before startup and periodically thereafter, have the propane supplier
verify the correct odorant level in the gas.
1. This appliance does not have pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the
burner by hand.
2. BEFORE OPERATING: smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier
than air and will settle on the floor.
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas suppliers' instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Turn off gas shutoff valve (located outside of the appliance) so that the handle is crosswise to the gas pipe. If the handle will
not turn by hand, don't try to force or repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
4. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance
and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been damaged.
5. The appliance shall be installed so the gas ignition system components are protected from water (dripping, spraying, rain, etc.)
during appliance operation and service (circulator replacement, condensate trap, control replacement, etc.)
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
If you discover any evidence of a gas leak, shut down the appliance at once. Find the leak source with a bubble test and repair
immediately. Do not start the appliance again until the leak is repaired. Failure to comply could result in substantial property damage,
severe personal injury, or death.
D. FILL AND TEST WATER SYSTEM
Ensure the appliance is full of water before firing the burner. Failure to do so will damage the appliance. Such damage IS NOT covered
by warranty, and could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
1. Fill the system only after ensuring water chemistry meets the requirements listed in this manual.
2. Close the manual and automatic air vents and appliance drain valve.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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