SERVICING
PROCEDURES
Tube Cleaning Procedure (Typical)
Establish a regular inspection schedule, the frequency depending on the local water condition and severity of service. Do not let the tubes clog up solidly. Clean out deposits over 1/16" in thickness.
Although the illustration shows the mechanical clean- ing procedure of a small heater, it is typical of all sizes. The heater may be cleaned from the return header side as shown, without breaking pipe connections. It is preferable, however, to remove both headers for bet- ter visibility through the tubes and to be sure the ground up lime dust does not get into the system.
Note that you do not remove the top pan or the heat exchanger, generally.
After reaming, mount the wire brush in lieu of the auger and clean out the debris remaining in the tubes. Another method is to remove the heat exchanger, ream tubes and immerse heat exchanger in
Burner Drawer Removal
1.Shut off power and gas supply to the pool heater. Disconnect union(s) and pilot tubing, then loosen and remove
2.Disconnect wires at gas valve and slide burner drawer out.
Gas Valve Removal
1.Shut off gas supply to the pool heater. Remove gas piping to gas valve inlet.
2.Disconnect wires, pilot tubing and bleed line, if required.
3.Turn vertical gas pipe from manifold slightly and unscrew gas valve.
4.Reverse above procedure to
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Fig. 35: Tube Cleaning Procedure
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