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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 top of boiler. 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 it immediately. If
chimney damage or deterioration is discovered, contact
a service technician.
3.
Remove top jacket panel screws (5), brass wing nuts
(2) holding flue collector top, and flue collector top. In
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spect gasket on underside of flue collector and replace
as necessary.
4.
Before beginning to clean flue passageways, insure
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 (see drawing below). Brushing can be made
easier by cutting end of flue brush off and inserting
it into drill. When brushing, take care to not damage
target wall with flue brush.
6.
Carefully vacuum soot accumulations from combus-
tion chamber area, take care to not damage any of
refractory or blanket insulation. To gain access to
combustion chamber first check that shut off valve
on fuel oil line is closed and disconnect fuel oil line.
Open swing door by removing whiz lock nut holding
door shut.
7.
Inspect target wall, fire door refractory, and com
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bustion chamber blanket (when included) for crack-
ing and deterioration. If there are signs of crack-
ing or deterioration, replace refractory or blanket
before reassembling burner / front plate.
8.
Inspect door’s braided gasket for wear and dam-
age. Replace when necessary with braided gasket
of same material and size.
9.
Inspect and clean oil burner.
OIL BOILER / BURNER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
Important operating and maintenance require-
ments:
• Keep your boiler and the area around it clean
• Never burn refuse or any material other than
specified fuel in your boiler
Figure 14 -
Brush Diagonally Through Flue
Passages