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MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS (continued) Periodic Inspection of Operation Components (continued)
CAUTION: THE RELIEF VALVE IS A PRIMARY SAFETY DEVICE.
2.The temperature and pressure relief valve may be checked by slowly lifting the seat lever on top of the valve to determine its condition for safe operation. The openings inside the valve may become restricted by a buildup of scale and become inoperative. If the valve does not open and close properly when tested, it must be replaced. Replace the relief valve with like kind or one meeting the requirements stated on the rating decal located adjacent to the relief valve.
3.A table of periodic safety inspections is an attachment of this manual for ease of reference by the building service technician or licensed equipment operator. Since water
heater designs vary, only some of these listed inspections may be appropriate for your particular model.
4. PVI strongly recommends the recording of significant events, such as maintenance or repair actions and safety
inspections, and encourage the preparation of an event log for this purpose. All recorded events should be dated, fully described, and signed by the individual performing the service, repair, or inspection. (See Table
CALL YOUR PVI CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Instructions for Taking Water Heater Out of Service
Extended shutdown of the appliance and restarting are as follows:
A.Turn off all power and fuel supplies.
B.Drain and flush tank as previously discussed.
C.Tag power switch(es) that fuel is off and tank is empty.
D.Refill tank with water and turn fuel and power switch(es) on to restart. Reset all controls and conduct
ELECTRICAL
1.Wiring to the unit should conform to the National Electrical Code or the code legally authorized in your locality. A fused disconnect switch should be used for water heater control. Service wiring connections of 120V, 1 phase, 60 Hz. are located in the enclosure on the water heater.
NOTE: Use only copper wire of proper sizing for incoming service. Damage resulting from use of aluminum wiring will be excluded from coverage under the warranty of this unit.
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