Lochinvar EnergyRite ER152 Service Manual page 14

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Maintenance
Follow the service and maintenance procedures given throughout this manual and in component literature
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shipped with the pool heater. Failure to perform the service and maintenance could result in damage to the
pool heater or system. Failure to follow the directions in this manual and component literature could result
in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
The pool heater should be inspected annually only by a qualified service technician. In addition, the
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maintenance and care of the pool heater designated in Table 2A, Maintenance and Annual Startup section
and explained on the following pages must be performed to assure maximum pool heater efficiency and
reliability. Failure to service and maintain the pool heater and system could result in equipment failure.
Electrical shock hazard – Turn off power to the pool heater before any service operation on the pool heater
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except as noted otherwise in this instruction manual. Failure to turn off electrical power could result in
electrical shock, causing severe personal injury or death.
Listed in this section are items that must be checked to ensure
safe reliable operations. Verify proper operation after servicing.
1. Examine the venting system at least once a year. Check
more often in first year to determine inspection
interval.
Label all wires prior to disconnection when
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servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause
improper and dangerous operation.
Outdoor Installations - Check vent cap for proper mounting,
corrosion or any obstruction of the flue outlet or combustion air
inlet.
Indoor Installations - Check all joints and pipe connections for
tightness, corrosion or deterioration. Have the entire system,
including the venting system, periodically inspected by a
qualified service agency.
Address reported problems
1. Inspect any problems reported by the owner and correct
before proceeding.
Inspect pool heater area
1. Verify that the pool heater area is free of any combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
2. Verify that air intake area is free of any contaminants.
Inspect boiler interior
1. Remove the top and front access cover and inspect the
interior of the pool heater.
2. Vacuum any sediment from inside the pool heater and
components. Remove any obstructions.
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Check all piping for leaks
1. Inspect all water and gas piping and verify to be leak free.
2. Look for signs of leaking lines and correct any problems
found.
3. Check gas line using the procedure found in Section 6 - Gas
Connections of the EnergyRite Installation and Operation
Manual.
Flue vent system and air piping
1. Visually inspect the entire flue gas venting system and air
piping for blockage, deterioration or leakage. Repair any
joints that show signs of leakage. Verify that air inlet pipe is
connected and properly sealed.
2. Verify that the pool heater vent discharge and air intake are
clean and free of obstructions.
3. Flue Gas Passageways Cleaning Procedures: Any sign of
soot around the outer jacket, at the burners or in the areas
between the fins on the copper heat exchanger indicates a
need for cleaning.
must only be performed by a qualified serviceman or
installer. Proper service is required to maintain safe
operation. Properly installed and adjusted pool heaters
seldom need flue cleaning.
All gaskets on disassembled components MUST be replaced
with new gaskets on reassembly. Gasket kits are available from
your distributor.
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The following cleaning procedure