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CGTH USE AND CARE MANUAL
18
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
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.
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.
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
Objects
Maintain the clearances to combustibles.
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.