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PRACTIKA 28-33
USE AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Chapter
12
page 58
Cleaning and maintenance
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12. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Inspection and maintenance, carried out to the highest standard at
regular intervals and using only original parts, are of primary importance
for fault-free operation and long life cycle of the boiler.
Boiler maintenance is compulsory pursuant to the applicable Laws in
force and it must be performed with the frequency set out in Italian
Presidential Decree 412 of 26
th
August 1993 and subsequent
amendments regarding the type of fuel used and the boiler power rating.
Failure to perform Inspections and Maintenance may cause material
damage and personal injury.
For this reason, you are advised to take out an inspection and maintenance contract.
Inspection is necessary to determine the current condition of an appliance and to compare it with the
nominal condition. This is carried out through measurements, checks and observations.
Maintenance is necessary to eliminate any inconsistencies between the actual condition of the appliance and
the nominal condition. This is carried out through standard cleaning as well as configuring and (if necessary)
replacing individual components subject to wear.
These maintenance intervals and their frequency are determined by the specialist, based on the condition of
the appliance ascertained during inspection.
12.1.
Instructions for inspection and maintenance
To ensure the long-term operation of your appliance and avoid deteriorating its
performance, only original RED spare parts must be used.
Before carrying out maintenance operations, always perform the following operations:
Switch the boiler off
Disconnect the main switch.
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After the boiler has been switched off, wait for it to cool down properly.
You need to wait for the temperature of the water circulating in the boiler drops and for the surfaces
of the heat exchanger to have cooled down to safe levels. At this stage, the ash removal procedure
can begin.
Once all the maintenance work has been completed, always perform the following operations:
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Reconnect the appliance to the electricity mains and switch on the main switch.
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Check that the appliance is perfectly sealed both on the smoke and water fronts.
