Care And Cleaning - GE GeoSpring GT50C10BAM Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Routine Preventive Maintenance
DANGER
Risk of Scald - Before manually
operating the combined non-return/safety valve,
make certain no one will be exposed to the hot
water released by the valve. The water may be hot
enough to create a scald hazard. The water should
be released into a suitable drain to prevent injury or
property damage.
NOTE: If the combined non-return/safety valve on
the hot water heater discharges periodically, this
may be due to thermal expansion in a closed water
system. Contact the water supplier or your plumbing
contractor on how to correct this. Do not plug the
relief valve outlet.
CAUTION
Risk of shock - Shut off power to
the water heater before draining water.
Properly maintained, your water heater will provide years
of dependable trouble-free service. It is suggested that
the following annual preventive maintenance program be
established.
ventilation valve.
installed).
3. Drain and Flush the water heater tank.
Five Year Maintenance
The below valves must be replaces by year five to gain
the limited warranty for years six through ten. See page
Combined Non-Return/Safety Valve
At least once a year, test the combined non-return/safety
valve located on the front left side of the water heater,
to make certain the valve operates freely. Allow several
gallons to flush through the discharge line to an open
drain.
Heating Elements and Energy-Cut-Off
Control (ECO)
Once a year, it is recommended to inspect the heating
elements, ECO, and wiring to each, if installed.
Inspection should be completed by service personnel
qualified in electrical appliance repair.
Most electrical appliances, even when new, make some
sound when in operation. Contact a qualified installer or
plumber for inspection.
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Periodic Inspection
It is further recommended that a periodic inspection
of the operating controls, heating elements and wiring
should be made by service personnel qualified in electric
appliance repair.
Conduct an inspection of the GeoSpring Solar system
at least annually for any damage, leakage and soiling.
The manufacturer recommends annual maintenance
repair work on the GeoSpring Solar system that requires
the water content to be drained off, the system must
be covered by a light-reflective cloth or foil to prevent
damage by possible overheating. A original cover is
available at your GeoSpring Solar partner.
2. Attach hoses to both water heater drains and
3. Open both water heater drains at the same time to
4. Inspect all valves for proper operation.
NOTICE: RISK OF UNIT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
Replace combined non-return/safety valve at
year five for limited warranty coverage. Failure to
replace and provide documentation will result in a
parts warranty termination.
WATER MAY BE DISCHARGED AT VERY HIGH
TEMPERATURES OF UP TO OR EXCEEDING
212ºF. TO AVOID SCALDING, EXERCISE MAXIMUM
:
CAUTION WHEN DRAINING THE HOT WATER
FROM THE GEOSPRING SOLAR SYSTEM. DO NOT
POINT HOSE AT PERSONS OR PETS. ALWAYS
DISCHARGE THE HOT WATER TO A SAFE PLACE.
5. After all water has been drained from the collector,
:
If installed, a conventional water heater will continue to
provide hot water to the household when the GeoSpring
Solar system is by-passed and drained.
terminate the hoses in either a service basin or an
appropriate spot outside the house.
figure).
WARNING
RISK OF SCALD
figure) and remove hoses.