Maintaining the Boiler 17
4.7 Maintenance Schedules
Owner maintenance
Daily
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Check boiler area
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Check pressure / temperature gauge
Monthly
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Check vent piping
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Check air piping (if installed)
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Check air and vent termination screens
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Check relief valve
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Check condensate drain
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Check air vents
Periodically
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Test low water cutoff (if used)
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Reset button (low water cutoff)
Every 6 months
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Check boiler piping (gas and water) for
leaks
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Operate relief valve
End of season
months
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Shut boiler down (unless boiler used for
domestic hot water)
Service technician (See the following instructions)
Annual Start-up
General:
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Address reported problems
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Inspect interior; clean and vacuum if
necessary
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Clean condensate trap and fill with
fresh water
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Check for leaks (water, gas, flue,
condensate)
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Verify flue and air lines in good
condition and sealed tight
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Check system water pressure/system
piping/expansion tank
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Check control settings
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Check ignition and flame rod (clean and
reposition)
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Check wiring and connections
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Flame inspection (stable, uniform)
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Flame signal
If combustion or performance indicate
need:
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Flush heat exchanger
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Remove and clean air intake filter.
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Remove and clean space heating
strainer.
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Remove and clean inlet water filter.
WARNING
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Follow the service and maintenance procedures given
throughout this manual and in component literature
shipped with the boiler. Failure to perform the service and
maintenance could result in damage to the boiler or system.
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Failure to follow the directions in this manual and
component literature could result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
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The boiler should be inspected annually only by a qualified
service technician. In addition, the maintenance and care
of the boiler must be performed to assure maximum boiler
efficiency and reliability. Failure to service and maintain the
boiler and system could result in equipment failure.
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Electrical shock hazard – Turn off power to the boiler
before any service operation on the boiler except as noted
otherwise in this instruction manual. Failure to turn off
electrical power could result in electrical shock, causing
severe personal injury or death.
Addressing the Reported Problems
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Inspect any problems reported by the owner and correct before
proceeding.
Inspecting the Installation Area
1. Verify that boiler area is free of any combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
2. Verify that air intake area is free of any of the contaminants
listed in Installation & Operation Manual. If any of these are
present in the boiler intake air vicinity, they must be removed.
If they cannot be removed, reinstall the air and vent lines per
the Installation and Operation Manual.
Inspecting the Boiler Interior
1. Remove the front cover and inspect the interior of the boiler.
2. Vacuum any sediment from inside the boiler and components.
Remove any obstructions.
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