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Desired Outcome:
Desired Outcome:
Safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the appliance maintained.
Safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the appliance maintained.
SWS Detail: 7.0302.2 Fuel-Fired Storage Tank Water Heater
Author: Matt Dalton
Before
Before
After
After
Steps
Steps
1. Test & adjust gas pressure
1. Test & adjust gas pressure
Verify the inlet and outlet gas pressure(s) are within manufacture specs.
2. Clean the burner
2. Clean the burner
Make sure all soot and other obstructions are removed from the burner plate.
3. Clean the burner chamber
3. Clean the burner chamber
Vacuum out the burner chamber removing any particles.
4. Worst Case Draft test
4. Worst Case Draft test
Conduct a Worst Case Draft (WCD) test to verify Category I, II, and III appliances are venting safely before leaving home for the day.
Testing shall be recorded using the Utah WAP Worst Case Draft Test form.
5. Combustion testing
5. Combustion testing
Conduct a combustion test on the water heater.
6. Fill out checklist
6. Fill out checklist
Fill out the Water heater safety checklist and place a copy on the client file.
7. Green Sticker the appliance
7. Green Sticker the appliance
Fill out and post a Green Sticker per the Good Practices guide.
RMGA certified technician
RMGA certified technician
Work done on natural gas burning appliances must be done by a Rocky Mountain Gas Association Certified Technician.
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