For future reference, leave this manual
with other boiler instructions
in the envelope provided with the boiler.
Maintenance
and Service
Guide
Part No. 550-141-830/1202
SGO
Series 3 Oil-Fired Steam Boiler
Page 1: ...or future reference leave this manual with other boiler instructions in the envelope provided with the boiler Maintenance and Service Guide Part No 550 141 830 1202 SGO Series 3 Oil Fired Steam Boiler...
Page 2: ...ine maintenance of boiler and system Pages 2 through 6 must be followed to assure proper operation of your boiler Page 7 lists common problems and possible corrections In addition it is your responsib...
Page 3: ...gasoline See burner manual for proper fuel oil Do not attempt to start burner when excess oil has accumulated in combustion chamber when unit is full of vapor or when combus tion chamber is very hot D...
Page 4: ...t type low water cutoff when used Refer to control manufacturer s instructions Scald potential Do not blow down low water cutoff unless blowdown piping has been installed according to Boiler Manual If...
Page 5: ...team ReliefValve on back of boiler SGO with oat type low water cutoff 1 If burner does not re check for Switch on boiler or additional shut off switches turned off Fuses or breaker switch tripped Ther...
Page 6: ...turned off Fuses or breaker switch tripped Thermostat set below room temperature Fuel valves turned off Not enough oil in tank to supply burner No water in gauge glass Start up SGO Boiler with Probe T...
Page 7: ...pair clean or replace air vents or traps Water disappearing from gauge glass and back into system through return piping Incorrect Hartford Loop piping Have qualified service technician pipe boiler exa...
Page 8: ...ds 2 Check for and remove any obstruction to combustion and ventilation air flow to boiler 3 Check breeching and chimney or vent for obstructions damage etc Repair or replace as necessary 4 Clean boil...
Page 9: ...Move to the bottom of the ueways and clean up between the sections to reach pins left uncleaned in step 5 Thoroughly clean ueways between all pins at all angles Start on top of boiler nish from the b...
Page 10: ...aps and air vents for proper opera tion 7 Process may need to be repeated after several weeks of operation L L L L Detailed Service Procedures To place in operation Follow information below to prevent...
Page 11: ...cock The water level should immediately rise to its proper level 4 If gauge glass breaks close off both gauge cocks and loosen glass retaining nuts to remove gauge glass Do not use thin glass tubing...
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