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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
Before
Before
After
After
Steps
Steps
- Qualified professional
Work shall be completed by a licenced and RMGA certified HVAC professional where required
2. Visual inspection
2. Visual inspection
Inspect the water heater for the following: Water or fuel leaks, P&T valve ( piped within 6" of the floor), gas shutoff (should be able to turn by hand), venting issues, damaged wiring, corrosion, flame rollout, general condition of components.
3. Verify & adjust gas pressure
3. Verify & adjust gas pressure
Verify the inlet and outlet gas pressure(s) are within manufacture specs.
4. Clean the burner
4. Clean the burner
Make sure all soot and other obstructions are removed from the burner plate
5. Clean the burner chamber
5. Clean the burner chamber
Vacuum out the burner chamber removing any particles
6. Post - Draft & combustion testing
6. Post - Draft & combustion testing
Conduct a Worst Case draft test to verify Category I, II, and III appliances are venting safely before leaving home for the day.
Testing shall be recorded using the WAP Worst Case Draft Test form.
7. Fill out checklist
7. Fill out checklist
Fill out the Water heater safety checklist and place a copy on the client file.
8. Green Sticker the appliance
8. Green Sticker the appliance
Fill out and post a Green Sticker per the Good Practices guide
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