Part 6 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WI Models Instruction Manual

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Part 6 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Periodic maintenance should be performed by a qualified
service technician to ensure all equipment is operating safely
and efficiently. The owner should make necessary arrangements
with a qualified heating contractor for periodic maintenance of
Annual Maintenance 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.
*Verify safe settings on Mixing Valve (if installed in system).
Electrical
Smoke and CO *Verify devices are installed and working properly. Change batteries
Detectors 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: TAKE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING RELIEF VALVE.
DISCHARGED WATER MAY PRESENT A SCALD RISK.
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: TAKE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING DRAIN VALVE. DRAINED
WATER MAY PRESENT A SCALD RISK.
Final Inspection
Check for Check area around heater for combustible materials such as gasoline
Combustibles or paint thinner. If combustible materials are found, move away from
the heater to a safe location.
Checklist Verify that you have completed the entire checklist. 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 Annually beyond
the Fourth Year.
Table 4 - Maintenance Activities Checklist - *If Applicable to System
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the heater. Installer must also inform the owner that the lack
of proper water heater care and maintenance may result in
hazardous conditions.
1st Year 2nd Year
Date Last Completed
3rd Year 4th Year