16 Maintaining the Boiler
Cleaning the Condensate Trap
1. Inspect the condensate drain line, condensate fittings, and
condensate trap.
2. Remove any sediment in the trap.
3. Fill with fresh water until the water begins to pour out of the
drain.
Checking all Piping for Leaks
Eliminate all system or boiler leaks. Continual fresh makeup water
will reduce boiler life. Minerals can build up in sections, reducing
heat transfer, overheating heat exchanger, and causing heat
exchanger failure. Leaking water may also cause severe property
damage.
1. Inspect all water and gas piping and verify to be leak free.
2. Look for signs of leaking lines and correct any problems found.
Checking the Flue Vent System and Air Piping
1. Visually inspect the entire flue gas venting system and air
piping for blockage, deterioration or leakage. Repair any
joints that show signs of leakage. Verify that air inlet pipe is
connected and properly sealed (if installed).
2. Verify that boiler vent discharge and air intake are clean and
free of obstructions.
WARNING
Failure to inspect for the above conditions and have them
repaired can result in severe personal injury or death.
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
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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