Roberts Gorden CGTH-30 Caring For The Heater, Annual Inspection, Monthly Inspection, Objects

CGTH USE AND CARE MANUAL

SECTION 6: CARING FOR THE HEATER

To ensure your safety and years of trouble-free operation of the heater, inspections by both the contractor and owner are essential.

6.1 Annual Inspection

Before every heating season, a licensed contractor must perform a thorough inspection of the heater. s, electrical and thermostat connections as well as the venting and suspensions are some of the areas requiring inspection.

6.2 Monthly Inspection

The owner must visually inspect the heater each month using the checklist on Page 18, Section 6.3. Check only the itemson this list and follow the instructions given.

6.3 Maintenance Checklist

WARNING

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® products must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of products sold and supplied by Roberts-Gordon and conform to all requirements set forth in the ROBERTS GORDON® manuals and all applicable governmental authorities pertaining to the installation, service and operation of the equipment.

To help facilitate optimum performance and safety, Roberts-Gordon recommends that a qualified contractor annually inspect your ROBERTS GORDON® products and perform service where necessary, using only replacement parts sold and supplied by Roberts-Gordon LLC.

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.
	Keep the heater clear of clothing, furniture, draperies or other combustible
	materials. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high sur-
	face temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns and clothing ignition.
	Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same
	room as the heater.
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.
Power Cord	There should be no exposed wire on the cord or damage on the plug.
Inside Venting	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.
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.
Tubes	Make sure there are no cracks.
	Contact a licensed contractor for repair.
Gas Line	Contact a licensed contractor for repair.

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