Section 6 : Maintenance - COMBOMAX ULTRA 12-4.5 Installation Use And Care Manual

6.1
INTRODUCTION
Regular water heater maintenance will ensure
trouble-free service for many years. It is
recommended that you set up and follow a
maintenance program. All component may fail
eventually. The use of incorrect replacement
parts or disregarding safety procedures and
warnings during repairs may reduce the boiler
safety level and shorten its useful life.
The owner should
maintenance program.
6.2 AT ALL TIMES
The boiler should be immediately inspected in
case of:
Overheating or burn plastic odours are
detected.
Water leak from the boiler or the space
heating system is found.
If the hot water is leaking from the boiler pressure
relief valve, it may indicate a problem with some
components of the space heating system..
Immediate attention and repair by a qualified
technician are required. NEVER CLOSE OR
PLUG A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
6.3 EVERY 6 MONTHS
Check automatic
operation.
Using hand operated air vent installed on
the heating system radiators or in other location,
bleeds air from the heating system.
6.4 YEARLY INSPECTION
DANGER
!
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Make sure that the power supply to the water
heater has been turn off at the circuit breaker
before attempting any work on the water
heater.
Visual inspection of the water heater
electrical cabinet. Checks for leaks at the heating
elements, sign of overheating of electrical
components and wiring.. At the beginning of the
heating season, Check for proper operation of
the boiler controller, circulating pump(s), mixing
valve for low temperature heating system, room
thermostat(s) and
components for proper operation.
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Section 6 : MAINTENANCE

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air vent proper
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Check the
thermostatic mixing valve proper operation by
measuring domestic water temperature at a
domestic hot water tap with a thermometer.
Check for proper operation of the
automatic air vent, located on top of the water
heater, by removing its cap and by pressing on
the knob, releasing air until water began to be
expelled.
Do not open the tank drain tap unless
repair to the water heater is required. Opening
the drain tap will eventually force fresh water into
the tank. This water introduce oxygen diluted in
the fresh water. This oxygen will cause corrosion
of the tank internal surfaces, damaged the
reservoir and void the warranty.
If repair is required, it should be
accomplish as soon as possible, by a qualified
technician and using genuine replacement parts.
WARNING
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The manufacturer's warranty DOES NOT
cover problems
installation or maintenance. If the safety valve
opens periodically, it may be due to the
expansion tank. Immediately call a qualified
technician to appraise and repair the problem.
(Révision Sept.2013)
domestic hot water
caused by improper
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