SECTION 12: SERVICING
12.8 Maintenance Checklist
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Service and annual inspection must be done by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of
Turn off gas and electrical supplies before performing service or maintenance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, injury or property damage.
Installation Code and Annual Inspections: All installations and service of ROBERTS GORDON® equipment must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service equipment sold and supplied by
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 3, Section 3. |
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Vehicles and Other | Maintain the clearances to combustibles. |
Objects | Do not hang anything from, or place anything on, the heater. |
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| Make sure nothing is lodged in between the heat exchanger or in the louvers. |
| Immediately remove objects in violation of the clearances to combustibles. |
| See Page 3, Section 3. |
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Vent Pipe/Terminals | 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. |
| If the vent terminal has a screen built in, remove any dirt, dust or deposits |
| from the screen. |
| See Page 13, Section 7. |
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Combustion Air Intake | Intake pipe and inlet must be intact. Look for obstructions, cracks on the pipe, |
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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Heat Exchanger | Make sure there are no cracks. |
| See Page 14, Section 8. |
| Make sure there is no sagging, bending or distortion. |
| Clean or replace as required. |
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Gas Line and | Check for gas leaks. See Page 14, Section 8. |
Valves |
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