7.8103.6 Operation Manual

Topic: 
Water Heating
Subtopic: 
Maintenance/Inspection
Desired Outcome: 
The occupant/ building operations staff/property manager will properly maintain the water heating system throughout the life of the equipment
TitleSpecification(s)Objective(s)
7.8103.6a
Operation manual

An operation manual that details inspection and maintenance of the water heating system will be provided to the property manager

Operation manual will have a table of contents and will be tabbed and in a ringed binder

Educate the occupant/ building operations staff/property manager about maintenance of the system
7.8103.6b
Content

Operation manual will include information on:

  • Safety
  • Installer contact details
  • Manufacturer specifications
  • Warranties
  • Hot water source
  • –Boilers
  • –Storage water heater
  • –Tankless water heaters
  • Storage tanks
  • Pumps
  • Piping
  • –Materials
  • –Location
  • –Pipe tracing
  • Valves
  • Controls
  • –Safety
  • –Operational
  • –Recirculation
  • Sensors
  • Gauges
  • Combustion venting
  • Wiring
  • Insulation

Installer will complete pertinent sections

Ensure the operation manual provides all necessary information
7.8103.6c
Additional resources

Refer to the commissioning and education subsection of the SWS, when present, for the applicable measure being installed

Provides guidance for detailed development