INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 [email protected] easco.com
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SECTION 6: SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
: See Operating Instructions if it becomes necessary to add water to Boiler
more frequently than once a month.
GENERAL
– Inspection should be conducted annually. Service the Boiler as frequently as
specified in paragraphs below. Before service starts electrical power to Boiler must be ‘off’
and remain ‘off’ while service or maintenance is being done.
CLEAN THE BOILER HEATING SURFACES AND FLUE
at least once each year, preferably
at the end of the heating season.
6.1 Optimum Performance and Serviceability
For optimum performance and serviceability from this unit, adhere to the following
recommendations:
6.1.1 Clean firetubes at least once a year – preferably at the end of the heating season
to remove soot and scale. Inside of furnace, front and rear smoke-boxes, and reversing
chamber should also be cleaned at the same time.
6.1.2 Have burner and controls checked at least once a year or as may be necessitated.
6.1.3 Retain your contractor or a competent serviceman to assure that the unit is properly
adjusted and maintained.
6.1.4 Clean the vent system – Vent system should be checked annually for obstructions,
accumulations of soot, deterioration of vent pipe or vent accessories due to condensation
or other reasons, proper support – no sags, particularly in horizontal runs and tightness of
joints.
6.1.5 Deterioration of vent pipe or vent accessories due to condensation or other reasons.
6.1.6 Proper support – no sags, particularly in horizontal runs.
6.1.7 Tightness of joints.
6.1.8 Remove all accumulations of soot with wire brush and vacuum. Remove all
obstructions. Replace all deteriorated parts and support properly. Seal all joints.
6.2 Clean Boiler Heating Surfaces
At the end of the heating season clean the boiler heating surfaces thoroughly. Access to
boiler fire tubes may be gained through the front smoke box doors and rear smoke box
access opening. Clean fire tubes with flue brush furnished with Boiler. Remove soot and
rust and reseal the Boiler.
6.2.1 Always inspects installation before starting burner.