LGB
Gas-Fired Boiler — Boiler Manual
Part Number 550-141-186/0100
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To place boiler
in operation
1. Turn operating control to
OFF
position or lowest position on dial. Be sure boiler has
been correctly filled with water.
2. Turn
OFF
electric power.
Main shutoff gas valve must be closed for at least five (5) minutes before
lighting to prevent minor personal injury or property damage.
3. Open manual main gas valve.
4. Adjust operating control to provide call for heat.
Your propane supplier mixes an odorant with the propane to make its
presence detectable. In some instances, the odorant can fade, and any gas
may no longer have on odor.
Propane gas can accumulate at floor level. Smell near the floor for the gas
odorant or any unusual odor. Call your gas supplier immediately if you
suspect a leak. Do not attempt to light the pilot.
•
Use caution when attempting to light a propane pilot. This should be
done by a qualified service technician, particularly if pilot outages are
common.
•
Ask your propane dealer or service technician to periodically check
the odorant level of your gas.
•
Have a qualified service technician inspect your boiler and system at
least yearly to make sure all gas piping is leak-tight.
Consult your propane supplier regarding installation of a gas leak detector.
There are some products on the market intended for this purpose. Your
supplier may be able to suggest an appropriate device.
5. Turn
ON
electric power.
6. If boiler starts, go to
Step 8
.
If boiler fails to start, go to
Step 7
.
7. If boiler fails to start, check:
a. Loose connection or blown fuse?
b. Limit setting above boiler water temperature or pressure?
c. Gas turned on at meter?
d. Gas turned on at boiler?
e. Reset system by turning off and on main electrical switch.
f.
If above fails to eliminate the trouble, refer to
Control Supplement
.
8. Make sure boiler goes through several normal operating cycles.
9. Turn operating control to desired setting.
Propane odorant
can fade
Before lighting
pilot
8
Placing boiler in operation
