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OIL BOILER CLEANING:
1.
Shut off all electrical power to boiler / burner and shut
off fuel oil supply.
2.
Remove vent pipe from boiler top. Inspect pipe and
chimney for signs of corrosion and deterioration. Clean
out base of chimney. If vent pipe shows any signs
of corrosion or deterioration, replace immediately. If
chimney damage or deterioration is discovered, contact
competent professional.
3.
Remove top jacket panel screws (5), brass wing nuts
(2) holding flue collector top, and flue collector top.
Inspect gasket on underside of flue collector and
replace as necessary.
4.
Before beginning to clean flue passageways, ensure
combustion chamber blanket is covered. If blanket is
not covered prior to cleaning, replace blanket once
cleaning is completed.
5.
With access to flue passageways, remove soot from
fireside surfaces by brushing diagonally through flue
passages. Brushing is easier by cutting end of flue
brush off and inserting into a drill. When brushing, take
care not to damage target wall with flue brush. See
figure 16.
6.
Carefully vacuum soot accumulations from combustion
chamber area, be careful not to damage any refractory
or blanket insulation. To gain access to combustion
chamber first double check the shut off valve on fuel
oil line is closed and disconnect fuel oil line. Remove oil
burner from fire door. Remove fire door.
7.
Inspect target wall, fire door refractory, and
combustion chamber blanket (when included) for
cracking and deterioration. If there is signs of cracking
or deterioration, replace refractory or blanket before
reassembling burner / front plate.
8.
Inspect door’s braided gasket for wear and damage.
Replace when necessary with braided gasket of same
material and size. See repairs parts manual.
9.
Inspect and clean oil burner.
Important operating and maintenance requirements:
• Keep boiler and area around it clean
• Never burn refuse or any material other than
specified fuel in your boiler
•
Have your boiler checked each year by qualified
technician
OIL BOILER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 16 -
Brush Diagonally Through Flue
Passages
PN 240013023, Rev. B [12/31/2020]
