Preventive Maintenance Checklist: HOT WATER HEATER, ELECTRIC - Annual

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Work Order Number

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(T)ools, (S)afety Equipment and (M)aterials

• Electrician's tool set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning equipment and materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Painting materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Replacement zinc anodes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Guidelines

• Schedule work with operating personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check with operating personnel for deficiencies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Follow the site safety rules and your supervisor’s instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obtain and review manufacturer's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report any problems you find

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the results in the equipment history log

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Procedures

• Clean and inspect the water heater

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean away dirt, dust, and other contaminants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect for corrosionchipping, and repaint as necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the condition of the insulation on the heat exchanger and holding tank. Repair, replace and paint as necessary

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect plumbing connections for evidence of leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect coils for damage/security

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exercise valves two full cycles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect and clean control panel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check and tighten electrical connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manually operate the safety relief valve. Check for ease of operation. Verify pressure is relieved

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bleed air where equipped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect anode and replace if center wire is visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operational test of the water heater

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove tags/locks and put water heater on line

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test the water heater under operational conditions, and observe for unusual noise and signs of leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check operation and setting of thermostat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Return the unit to service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Hours

• Estimated time spent on this work order?

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