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Maintenance schedule
5
WARNING
Follow the maintenance procedures given throughout this manual. Failure to perform the service and
maintenance or follow the directions in this manual could result in damage to the boiler or system, resulting
in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
Service technician
(see the Power-fin Service Manual)
General:
• Address reported problems, if any
• Inspect interior; clean and vacuum if
necessary;
• Clean condensate trap and fill with fresh
water
•
Check for leaks (water, gas, flue,
condensate)
• Verify flue and air lines in good condition
and sealed tight
• Check system water pressure/system
piping/expansion
tank
• Check fill water meter
• Test boiler water. When test indicates,
clean system water with approved
system restorer following manufacturer’s
information.
• Check control settings
• Check ignition and flame sense
electrodes (sand off any deposits; clean
and
reposition)
• Check wiring and connections
•
Perform start-up checkout and
performance verification per Section 9.
• Flame inspection (stable, uniform)
• Check both flame signals (at least 10
microamps at high fire)
•
Clean the heat exchanger
• Test low water cutoff (reference the
Power-fin Service Manual).
If combustion or performance
indicate need:
• Clean heat exchanger
•
Remove and clean burner using
compressed air only
• Clean the blower wheel
ANNUAL START-UP
Owner maintenance
(see pages 6 - 7 for detailed instructions)
Daily
• Check boiler area
•
Check pressure/temperature
gauge
Monthly
• Check vent piping
• Check air piping
• Check air and vent termination
screens
• Check relief valve
• Check condensate drain system
• Check building recirculation filter
(if filter required)
Every
6 months
• Test low water cutoff
• Reset button (low water cutoff)
• Check boiler piping (gas and
water) for leaks
• Operate relief valve
End
of season
months
• Shut boiler down (unless boiler
used for domestic hot water)
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