Part 6 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WI030 Installation Start-Up Maintenance Parts

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
PIPING
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 *Verify devices are installed and working properly. Change
detector 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 Check area around heater for combustible materials, such as
materials 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 5 - *If applicable to system.
DATE LAST COMPLETED
st nd
1 YEAR 2 YEAR
18
rd th
3 YEAR 4 YEAR*
WHL-007 Rev. 10.3.14