Roberts Gorden HE-60, HE-80 Installation Code and Annual Inspections, Vehicles and Other, Objects

HE-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL

ation of the heating system, service and annual		Installation Code and Annual Inspections:
inspections must be done by a contractor qualified in		All installation and service of ROBERTS GORDON®
the installation and service of gas-fired heating		equipment must be performed by a contractor
equipment.		qualified in the installation and service of equipment
Turn off gas and electric supplies before performing		sold and supplied by Roberts-Gordon LLC and
		conform to all requirements set forth in the
service or maintenance. Allow heater to cool before
		ROBERTS GORDON® manuals and all applicable
servicing.
		governmental authorities pertaining to the
Before every heating season, a contractor qualified in
		installation, service, operation and labeling of the
the installation and service of gas-fired heating
		equipment.
equipment must perform a thorough safety inspec-
		To help facilitate optimum performance and safety,
tion of the heater.
		Roberts-Gordon LLC recommends that a qualified
For best performance, the gas, electrical, thermostat
		contractor conduct, at a minimum, annual inspec-
connections, tubing, venting, suspensions and over-
		tions of your ROBERTS GORDON® equipment and
all heater condition should be thoroughly inspected.		perform service where necessary, using only
NOTE: Gas flow and burner ignition are among the
		replacement parts sold and supplied by Roberts-
first things that should be inspected.		Gordon LLC.
Please see Page 50, Section 11.5 for suggested
items to inspect.
11.5 Maintenance Checklist
The Vicinity of the Heater	Do not store or use flammable objects, liquids or vapors near the heater.
	Immediately remove these items if they are present. See Page 6, Section 3.
Vehicles and Other	Maintain the clearances to combustibles.
Objects	Do not hang anything from, or place anything on, the heater.
	Make sure nothing is lodged underneath the reflector, in between the tubes or
	in the decorative or protective grilles (included with select models).
	Immediately remove objects in violation of the clearances to combustibles.
	See Page 6, Section 3.
Reflector	Support reflector with reflector hanger and support strap.
	Reflector must not touch tube.
	Make sure there is no dirt, sagging, cracking or distortion.
	Do not operate if there is sagging, cracking or distortion.
	Make sure reflectors are correctly overlapped. See Page 24, Section 6.6.1.
	Clean any debris from top and surface of reflectors with a damp cloth.
	Check for evidence of animals such as squirrels or birds and remove any
	nests prior to firing.
Vent Pipe	Venting must be intact. Using a flashlight, look for obstructions, cracks on the
	pipe, gaps in the sealed areas or corrosion.
	The area must be free of dirt and dust.
	Remove any carbon deposits or scale using a wire brush.
	Check for evidence of animals such as squirrels or birds and remove any
	nests prior to firing. See Page 35, Section 8.
Outside Air Inlet	Inlet must be intact. Look for obstructions, cracks on the pipe, gaps in the
	sealed areas or corrosion.

The area must be free of dirt and dust. Clean and reinstall as required.

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