2 Maintenance (continued)
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Follow the service and maintenance procedures given throughout this manual and in component literature
shipped with the water heater. Failure to perform the service and maintenance could result in damage to
the water heater or system. Failure to follow the directions in this manual and component literature could
result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
The water heater should be inspected annually only by a qualified service technician. In addition, the
maintenance and care of the water heater designated in Table 2A and explained on the following pages must
be performed to assure maximum water heater efficiency and reliability. Failure to service and maintain the
water heater and system could result in equipment failure.
Electrical shock hazard – Turn off power to the water heater before any service operation on the water
heater except as noted otherwise in this instruction manual. Failure to turn off electrical power could result
in electrical shock, causing severe personal injury or death.
Address reported problems
1. Inspect any problems reported by the owner and correct
before proceeding.
Inspect water heater area
1. Verify that water heater area is free of any combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
2. Verify that air intake area is free of any of the contaminants
listed in Section 1 of the Armor Water Heater Installation
and Operation Manual. If any of these are present in the
water heater intake air vicinity, they must be removed. If
they cannot be removed, reinstall the air and vent lines
per this manual and the Armor Water Heater Installation
and Operation Manual.
Inspect water heater interior
1. Remove the front access cover and inspect the interior of
the water heater.
2. Vacuum any sediment from inside the water heater and
components. Remove any obstructions.
Eliminate all system or water heater leaks.
Leaking water may cause severe property
damage.
1. Inspect all water and gas piping and verify to be leak free.
2. Look for signs of leaking lines and correct any problems
found.
3. Check gas line using the procedure found in the Gas
Connections section of the Armor Water Heater
Installation and Operation Manual.
Check all piping for leaks
The condensate trap must be filled with water
during all times of water heater operation to
avoid flue gas emission from the condensate
drain line. Failure to fill the trap could result
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
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Figure 2-1 Condensate Trap
Service Manual
Clean condensate trap
1. Inspect the condensate drain line, condensate PVC
fittings, and condensate trap.
Monthly inspection:
1. The condensate trap should be inspected monthly to
ensure the trap is properly installed and connected to the
condensate pipe under the water heater, see FIG. 2-1.
2. The condensate line should be inspected monthly
for obstructions, making sure it allows free flow for
condensate to drain.
3. Inspect the neutralizing kit (if installed) monthly to
ensure the condensate is draining properly, and there is
still an adequate amount of neutralizing agent available.
Annual cleaning:
1. The condensate trap should be cleaned at least once
annually, or at the end of each heating season, by removing
the bottom cap and cleaning out any sediment that exists.
2. The provided condensate trap is equipped with a ball
that acts as a seal against harmful flue gases escaping
in case there is no condensate in the trap. If this ball is
not present, flue gases may be able to pass through the
trap when there is no condensate present, resulting in an
unsafe environment. It is important to check and make
sure the ball is still located in the trap, acting as a seal
against flue gases at least once annually and after every
cleaning.
3. After the condensate trap is cleaned or serviced, it must
be checked to ensure that it is installed and draining
properly. Reference the Condensate Disposal section for
installation instructions.
FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
DIR #2000507911 00
TO FLOOR DRAIN
OR NEUTRALIZER KIT
1/2” PVC / CPVC CONNECTION
FROM CONDENSATE
VENT ON APPLIANCE
FROM CONDENSATE
DRAIN ON APPLIANCE
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