Routine Maintenance - Quietside QVM 9-090W1-NG Manual

■ For failure-free, safe and economical use, routinely check and clean the gas water heater.
■ Checks and maintenance should be done after the gas valve has been closed and the
water heater has cooled down fully.
■ Other matters not specifically covered in the following checks and maintenance refer to the
trained technician.
Routine Checks
■ Apply soapy water on the gas piping, shut-off
valve and the gas connections to check for leaks.
■ Check for any rust and clogs in the flue duct.
■ Check if the "Check Lamp" is "ON" (FR-5
thermostat).
■ If "Check Lamp" is lit, note the error code shown
to assist in repair and service of the water heater.

Routine Maintenance

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Maintenance and Cleaning
■ If the water heater exterior is dirty, disconnect
power to the water heater, wipe the water heater
with a wet cloth soaked with mild detergent and
remove moisture with dry cloth.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE A NYLON BRUSH OR OTHER STATIC
CREATING MATERIAL
CARBON DEPOSITS FROM HEATING SURFACES
AND VENT.
SUCH DEPOSITS ARE FLAMMABLE AND MAY BE
IGNITED BY STATIC ELECTRICITY. USE A METAL
BRUSH TO MINIMIZE THE DANGER OF EXPLOSION.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE YOUR APPLIANCE
YOURSELF.
Call a Quietside Coporation
TO CLEAN DUST AND
authorized service
technician
QVM 9
Series