Care & Maintenance; Cleaning; Winterizing - G&F Manufacturing Gulfstream Owner's Installation & Operations Manual

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

There is not much maintenance that needs to be done on your heater.
Making sure there is good airflow through the evaporator and proper
drainage are the two main tasks. A garden hose with low-pressure water
flow can be used to clean the evaporator coil. Keep all shrubs trimmed
back away from the unit to allow sufficient airflow.
CAUTION: Make sure all power is disconnected to the heater prior
to washing.
Clean the coil as needed. If located near the ocean, cleaning will need to
be done regularly to remove salt and sand. Use a very soft brush so as not
to bend the coil fins with soapy water to remove any build up. Keep the
drain holes in the base free of debris to assure proper condensate
drainage.
Your heat pump's cabinet is made from a maintenance-free, rust-free plastic
that is UV resistant. It will last for years and any dirt or dust may simply be
wiped away with a cloth or sprayed off with a water hose. The use of a
product such as Armor- All will restore its natural luster.
DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN ALCOHOL.
Alcohol based cleaners may damage the plastic.

WINTERIZING

In areas where freezing condition is not prevalent and winterizing of pools is
not common, allow water to flow through the heater even when not in use.
In freezing areas, it is mandatory that the water be completely
drained from the heater and disconnected from the piping. The
heat exchanger must be blown out with air to ensure no water in
the heat exchanger.