Section 8, Operating the Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System
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The Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System
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Fuel lines, fittings for leaks and integrity.
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External fuel filter for clogging.
Annual Service Requirements
: Perform the following:
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Prior to operation for the season, a factory service
tune-up of the Hurricane
®
Chinook Heating System
should be performed by trained service personnel.
Only personnel familiar with the equipment and its
operation perform the service tune-up. It is recommended
that the dealer be contacted for this service or if not
available, contact ITR for information on service resources.
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As a general guide, the regular maintenance items such as
the igniter, fuel filters (nozzle filter and external filter),
and air compressor filter should be replaced as opposed to
inspected and cleaned. Their performance may be
deteriorating and/or their remaining service life ending
without any apparent visual signs or operating symptoms.
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The major components such as the air compressor, fuel
pump, fuel nozzle, and combustion air fan should be
examined for wear and should be serviced or replaced by
the service technician as required.
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The combustion tube should be inspected by the service
technician for wear and replaced if necessary. To access
the combustion tube, the front panel of the Hurricane
®
must be removed along with the burner box cover. The
fuel block must then be removed from its mounting
position. Finally, the burner and counter-flow tube must
be taken out by removing the nuts holding the burner box
in position. If the tube is satisfactory, a thorough cleaning
of the tube and burner chamber should be performed by
blowing out and vacuuming any ash and carbon buildup.
Any build up on the surface of the burner chamber will
cause the heater to lose efficiency.
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Regular inspection and maintenance is the only way to
ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of your heating
system.
