SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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8.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
8.1.
Cleaning the boiler
Solid fuel boilers require regular cleaning in order to function properly and efficient. Cleaning
must be effected at least once a week.
The boiler function must be stopped before cleaning! Make sure all the devices
are stopped, and the boiler has cooled down. It is strictly prohibited to clean the
boiler while in function!
8.2.
Maintenance intervals
8.2.1.
Daily maintenance
The pressure of the network must be daily verified to be within the allowed limits. Make sure
that all the safety devices and pumps function properly.
8.2.2.
Weekly maintenance
The boiler and the burner must be cleaned every 3-4 days or at least once a week, depending
on the ash quantity accumulated. The ashes are collected to the ash box positioned under the
grate. Check regularly the quantity of ash accumulated in the ash box.
In order to clean the heat exchanger, open the external door cover and use the lever provided.
Push down firmly 3-5 times.
in order to clean the ash, open the external door cover
and the internal boiler door. Scrape the ashes from all
the surfaces. Empty the ashes from the grate and make
sure all the holes are clear of ashes and other obstacles.
The cleaning of the grate and the ash box can be made
also by means of a special vacuum cleaner.
All cleaning works should be done when
boiler is stopped and cooled!
8.2.3.
Periodical maintenance
A periodical maintenance should be effected by an authorized technician. The frequency of this
maintenance depends on pellet quality, function time, chimney installation.
Call the service whenever the message Service appears on the display for periodical
maintenance, or there are difficulties on the boiler function.
8.2.4.
Annual maintenance
It is obligatory that an annual maintenance is effected by an authorized technician. This includes
a general cleaning of the boiler and the heat exchanger, as well as a control of the electrical and
mechanical parts and all the safety equipment of the boiler.
Check the doors and the sealing cord. Make sure the contact with the boiler is air-tight. If ash
has accumulated on the sealing cord, clean it.
Empty the pellet tank to avoid moisture accumulation that can lead to wet pellets and feeder
blockage.
