Form 465, Page 22
General
Maintenance
Requirements
WARNING: Turn off electric power to the unit before
doing any service or maintenance on the boiler.
When burning used automotive diesel and truck oils, this boiler will require
more frequent service than conventional oil-fired equipment. All used oils
contain a small amount of ash. This ash is similar in texture to that found in
wood burning fireplaces, and varies with the types of oil used.
FAILURE
TO REMOVE THIS ASH ON A REGULAR BASIS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
The recommended maintenance schedule below is a minimum. More
frequent maintenance may be required depending on the type and
amount of oil burned.
Daily:
•
Check the oil level in the supply tank to be certain an adequate
supply is available. Do not let your tank run out of fuel. Running
out of fuel oil will require you to re-prime the system.
Weekly:
•
Check the vacuum gauge on the filter for an indication that the oil
line filter and/or motor pump screen needs cleaning.
•
Check the hour meter.
Cleaning is recommended every 300
hours.
If needed, clean the combustion chamber, the flueway
passages, the flue pipe, and draft inducer. Record the hour meter
reading for future reference. A Maintenance Record Chart is
provided in the Appendix for this record.
WARNING: Wear protective clothing, including gloves
and a face mask or respirator. Dispose of ash properly.
See the warning statement on cleaning the combustion
chamber.
Maintenance
General
Maintenance
Schedule
Monthly:
•
If the weekly hour meter check has not indicated a need for clean-
ing, inspect the combustion chamber, flueway passages, flue pipe,
and draft inducer. Clean if necessary.
•
Inspect the burner tube insulator.
•
Drain water from the bottom of the supply tank until a steady
stream of oil is obtained.
