Man Hours 1
Special Instructions:
1. Review manufacturer's instructions.
2. If the insulation is known or suspected to contain asbestos, check the
building's asbestos management plan to see it has been tested for asbestos.
If it is suspect but has not been tested, have it tested. Manage asbestos in
accordance with the plan.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1.___ Drain several gallons from tank to remove sediment.
2.___ Manually check operation of safety valve. Check for corrosion.
3.___ Check all connections - electric and water. Tighten as necessary. (Make
sure power is disconnected to electric heaters.)
4.___ Check operation and setting of aquastat. Check hot water temperature with
dial thermometer, and set aquastat at minimum value.
5.___ Check amperage draw of upper and lower elements and compare to name plate
data.
6.___ Clean element contacts, and check for proper closing under load.
7.___ Clean up work area and remove all debris.
8.___ If the insulation contains asbestos, follow the asbestos management plan
for isolation, notification, work practice and waste disposal.
Tools & Materials:
1. Standard Tool Kit
Plus Pipe wrenches to 24"
Tubing cutters
Flaring tool
Small acetylene outfit
Packing tool kit and packing
3/4" socket set
Crescent wrenches to 14"
2. Cleaning equipment and materials. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment
(PPE).
3. Thermometer
4. Clamp-on ammeter
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