TM 3-4230-209-10
2-17. HEATING WATER (CONT).
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WARNING
If the water heater does not ignite in 10 seconds, place the heater
control switch to PURGE ON. Do not attempt to start the water heater.
Refer to chapter 3, section II, for operator troubleshooting procedures.
Remove electrical power by placing the HEATER RECEPTACLE AND
SWITCH on the pump unit to OFF.
a. Operate the water heater for approximately five minutes. Then readjust the
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR control gradually to produce the desired water
temperature. Do not allow the temperature of water in the boiler to exceed
200F( 12). If it does, the heater will automatically shutoff.
b. Water maybe discharged through the gun assemblies or through the shower by
opening either VALVE NOS. 2 or 3 (location illustrated) while water is being
heated. Also when the heater is in operation, fresh water maybe continuously
added to the tank from a hydrant or hose. VALVE NO. 1 can control the
temperature of water by metering the water flow through the heater. Do not
allow the pump pressure to fall below 60 psi.
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