User Maintenance
WARNING
A. General Housekeeping (Continuous).
1. Keep boiler area clear and free of combustible materials and obstructions to the free flow of
combustion and ventilation air to the boiler.
2. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of the boiler or any
other appliance.
3. Do not store or use sources of hydrocarbons in the vicinity of the boiler. Sources of hydrocarbons
include bleaches, cleaners, chemicals, sprays, paint removers, fabric softeners and refrigerants.
4. Check safety relief valve for water leakage. If leakage exists, contact a qualified service agency.
B. Inspect Vent System (Monthly).
1. Vent pipe must be continuous to chimney with no separations, obstructions, or sags. Vent pipe
must be supported at minimum 4 foot (1.2 m) intervals and secured with sheet metal screws.
2. Chimney must not have signs of continuous wetness. If signs of continuous wetness are observed,
contact a qualified service agency.
C. Inspect Pilot and Main Burner Flames (Monthly).
1. Remove front jacket panel by lifting and pulling out.
2. Adjust thermostat to highest setting. Verify operation follows Sequence of Operation (see page 3.)
3. View flames through observation port. See Figure 1.
4. Check pilot flame. See Figures 5 and 6. The pilot flame should be medium blue covering
approximately 3/8" to 1/2" (10 mm to 13 mm) of the thermocouple or flame sensor. If the flame is
yellow and lazy, follow instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE (see Figures 2 - 4), and
contact a qualified service agency.
5. Check main burner flames. See Figures 5 and 6. The flames should have clearly defined inner
cones approximately 1-1/2" (40 mm) high and should have a very sharp blue color characteristic. If
the flame is yellow and lazy, follow instructions TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE (see Figures
2 - 4), and contact a qualified service agency.
6. Adjust thermostats to normal setting.
7. Install front jacket panel.
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Service on this boiler should be undertaken only by trained and skilled personnel from a
qualified service agency. Inspections should be performed at intervals specified in the
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual and this User’s Information Manual. Maintain
manuals in a legible condition.
Keep boiler area clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
Do not place any obstructions in boiler room that will hinder flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
