Routine Maintenance - Girard Products GSWH-1 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Routine Maintenance

We recommend that the GSWH-1 water heater be inspected monthly by the user and at least
once a year by a Girard Products LLC recommended service technician.
Before an inspection, make sure that the LP Gas and Water systems are turned on. Purge air out
of ALL hot and cold water lines.
A routine inspection must include the following items:
1. Inspect the integrity of the sealing (caulking or tape) between the side wall and the door
of the water heater and ensure that the unit is solidly mounted to the vehicle.
2. Verify that the air inlet openings (louvers) are completely open and clear of any debris
including mud, leaves, twigs, insects etc. Remove all obstructions to allow full air flow.
3. Insects, including mud wasps and spiders, can build nests in the Exhaust Tube Outlet
and Exhaust Collector which will affect the performance of the unit. Inspect the Flue
Outlet Tube and Exhaust Collector to make sure that they are unobstructed and that the
screen is clean. If debris or insects are present, clean and vacuum to
remove any remaining debris. The use of any type of aftermarket screen to cover the
vent is not permitted and will void the warranty.
4. Open the cover and verify that no debris or extraneous combustible materials are
present anywhere (especially in the area of the burner and the gas controls);
remove any item present and wipe clean the bottom of the housing.
5. Inspect the interior surface of the housing for any cracks or corroded areas that
could allow penetration of gases into or out of the interior of the vehicle. Check
especially around the Hot Water, Cold Water, Gas and electrical connections.
6. Check that all wire connections are firmly in place and there are no signs of chafing or
cracks on the insulation. Verify that the spark ignition cable between the Control Board
and the igniter is securely in place and not shorted to any metal component.
7. At least once a year activate the Relief Valve by lifting the lever on top of the
valve. MAKE SURE THAT THE WATER HEATER HAS NOT BEEN ON RECENTLY AND
THE WATER FLOWING FROM THE HOT WATER OUTLET IS COLD.
8. Turn on the power to the water heater and
open a hot water faucet to inspect
the flame of the burner. The flame should
be of the normal bluish appearance
that indicates proper combustion. This can
be accomplished by observing the
flames through the sight hole and looking
at the burner under the edge of the
heat exchanger (See Figure 8).
MAINTENANCE
Flame
sight
hole
Figure 8
Flame at top of burner
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