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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Boiler:
Market Forge recommends that the boiler be cleaned periodically due to impurities introduced through
the water supply. All water supplies contain some mineral deposits and impurities; the degree varies
with geographic location. Market Forge is recommending a cleaning schedule that will keep your
equipment in proper, safe working order where water supplies are relatively pure. Because no water
supply can be accurately compared with that of another, this section should not be regarded as fool
proof. A stepped-up, more frequent cleaning schedule may be required when excessive impurities exist.
The Cleaning schedule should be performed two or more times per year as governed by the local water
conditions. Market Forge recommends the use of its “cathodic descaler” to protect the inner boiler walls
and components against rust, scale and lime deposits. The normal effectiveness of a descaler is one
year. The schedule for changing the “cathodic descaler” may be timed to the cleaning schedule or
accelerated as noted above.
Market Forge qualified service agencies are available to establish a suitable schedule for TOTAL
CONCEPT cleaning and descaler replacement.
REPLACEMENT PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NUMBER REQUIRED
PART NO.
1 Hand-hole Cover Gasket
08-4415
1 Set of Rubber & Brass Washers
90-0039
1 Probe Plate Gasket (Gas Only)
08-4413
1 Market Forge Cathodic Descaler (all boilers) new style
08-0049
1 Dynaseal Washer
10-1135
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Move the HEAT and POWER switch to their OFF positions. On electric models also turn off the
electric power at the main switch. This will allow the boiler to empty.
WARNING:
(ALL BOILERS ) DISCONNECT THE 115 VOLT POWER SUPPLY.
2.
Remove the hand-hole cover as follows: (Refer to Fig. 1)
a.
Remove pressure switch box at the plumbing union and move it out of the way.
b.
With an open end wrench back off the hex-nut, counterclockwise, so only two threads are
holding it. Then remove the pressure switch box and set aside.
c.
With a blunt instrument, strike the hand-hole cover until its seal is broken.
d.
Remove the hex-nut from the remaining two threads, slide off the washer and channel yoke
do not allow the hand-hole cover to drop inside.
e.
Remove the hand-hole cover by turning it so that it will pass through the opening. Remove
the bolt and dynaseal. Discard the hand-hole gasket and dynaseal washer.
