Summer is a very good time to inspect your GARN® WHS installation and complete any maintenance that may be required. It is also a good time to re-confirm that your unit is installed correctly. Correct installation and proper maintenance enhance safety and ensure long life for your GARN® WHS unit.

Listed below are some of the things you should check on your GARN® WHS Unit yearly:

• Is the Flue Discharge Elbow Spark Arrestor Screen in place, secure, clean and in good
  condition?
• If a Barrel is utilized, is it due for cleaning or replacement? Is the Barrel in proper position?
• Check to ensure the Flue has been installed correctly.
• Is the Flue clean?
• Have all of the Flue Joints remained sealed?
• Is the area within a 20’ radius of the Horizontal Discharge free of combustible materials,
  including: dry grass, trees, leaves, paper, etc?⇒ Refer to Section D of the Installation Manual for installation specifics.
• Is the GARN® WHS Unit installed in compliance with the clearances listed on the WH label? NOTE: The label is located on the Blower Housing Lower Flange.
• Are the Clean-Out Cover Gaskets, Door Gasket and Reaction Chamber in good shape?
• Are the Clean-Out Cover Plate Nuts tight?
  
• Refer to Section C of the Operation and Maintenance Manual for specifics.
• Check your GARN® WHS Unit for correct water level and proper chemical balance in the water yearly. If you have not checked your GARN® WHS Unit’s water, check it now to ensure proper operation of your unit.
• Refer to Section C of the Operation and Maintenance Manual for specifics.
• Has accumulated dust in the Induced Draft Motor windings been “blown out” by compressed
  air?
• Check to ensure the Anode Rod in good condition, or is it “gone”?