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Maintenance
1. Safe reliable operation of this boiler depends upon
proper periodic maintenance.
2. The following should be done on a
continuous
basis
:
• Keep the area around the boiler free of objects,
which are flammable.
• Do not store or use sources of hydrocarbons such
as bleaches, fabric softeners, paints, cleaners,
refrigerants, and cat boxes near the boiler. Traces
of these chemicals can be drawn into the boiler,
causing severe corrosion damage to the boiler
and/or objectionable odors.
• Do not expose the boiler to large amounts of dust
such as that generated by dry wall construction
or woodworking.
3. A qualified gas service technician should perform
the maintenance procedure shown in the installation
manual on an
annual basis
.
4. The owner should visually inspect the venting
system on a
monthly basis
. If any of the following
conditions are found, the boiler should be shut down
and a qualified gas service technician called to
correct the problem before the boiler is placed back
in service:
• Loose joints, corrosion or other deterioration
• Condensate leakage
• Sags in horizontal runs of vent pipe
5. The owner should also perform a
monthly
visual
inspection of the boiler and the surrounding system
piping. To do this, remove the boiler jacket door.
If any of the following are found, a qualified gas
service technician should be consulted immediately:
• Deterioration of the visible controls, wiring, and
sheet metal components
• Heating system water Leaks
• Carbon (“soot”) in or near the burner
compartment area
• Make sure that the condensate drain system is
unobstructed and leak tight.
CAUTION
The Alpine™ (ALP) has a heat exchanger made
from a special stainless steel alloy which can
be severely damaged by frequent additions of
water or by the addition of boiler water additives
which are not designed for use with stainless
steel boilers. If it is necessary to add water to
the boiler, have a service technician check the
system for leaks. Do not add any chemicals to the
boiler not listed in Section X of the Alpine™ (ALP)
installation manual. Warranty is void if the service
and maintenance procedure shown in Section XII
of the Alpine™ (ALP) installation manual is not
followed.
WARNING
Carbon (“soot”) in or near the burner compartment
area is an indication of a potential carbon
monoxide hazard.
If carbon is found, the boiler
should be shut down immediately and inspected
by a qualified gas service technician
. The cause
of the sooting should be found and corrected
before the boiler is restarted.
WARNING
In the event that the ignition system on an ALP
boiler does not permit the boiler to fire, there is
either a problem with the ignition system or a
problem with the vent system. Call a qualified
gas service technician to diagnose and correct
the problem.
A shutdown of the burner due to the pressure
switch is an indication that there is a problem
with the vent system, such as a blockage. The
boiler pressure switch should only be reset
after a qualified gas service technician has
diagnosed and corrected the venting problem
that caused the blocked vent air proving switch
to open.
