Strebel S-FX 125, Installation Operating & Maintenance Manual

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17 USER INSTRUCTIONS
After installing and commissioning of the boiler, demonstrate the operation of the entire central heating system to
the end-user. The user should be made familiar with all safety precautions of the boiler and the installation. The
user should be instructed that service and maintenance of the boiler is required every twelve months. Regular
service and maintenance are essential for a safe and proper operation of the boiler.
Hand over the documents supplied with the boiler.
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USER’S PART.
This section is written for the user.
Strebel Ltd is not accountable for any damage caused by incorrect following these instructions. For service and
repair purposes use only original Strebel Ltd spare parts.
All documentation produced by the manufacturer is subject to copyright law.
18.1 Safety guidelines.
“FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING”
“A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the
burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.”
“B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.”
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.”
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour’s phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
“C. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under
water.”
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,
personal injury (exposure to hazardous materials) * or loss of life. Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier (who must read and
follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing, or removing this boiler. This boiler
contains materials that have been identified as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to
humans).
18.2 To turn off gas to the appliance
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
3. The main gas switch is situated underneath the boiler in the gas supply line.
4. Turn the valve
clockwise to
“OFF.”
to close the gas supply. Do not use excessive force.
“Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect the electrical supply to
the pump. Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location
external to the appliance.”
18.3 Maintenance and inspection
Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch and determine there is no blockage or
restriction, leakage, corrosion and other deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition.
Maintenance and inspection of the boiler should be carried out at the following occasions:
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When a number of similar error codes and/or lock-outs appear.
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At least every 12 months maintenance must be done to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Damage caused by lack of maintenance will not be covered under warranty
“WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.