Part number 550-143-010/1021
82
GV90+
series
2
gas-fired water boiler – boiler manual
Figure 95
Common causes and possible corrections, part 2
Troubleshooting
(continued)
Symptom
Common Causes
Possible Corrections
Popping or percolating noise
heard in boiler
Mineral deposits in sections due
to constant use of makeup water
Call qualified service technician to de-
lime boiler, if necessary. In some cases,
deposits will be too heavy to remove with
de-liming procedures.
Have qualified service technician repair
leaks to eliminate need for constant
makeup water.
Incorrect pH of boiler water
Call qualified service technician to check
pH level and correct. pH should be
maintained between 7.0 to 8.5.
Insufficient water flow through
boiler
Check all valves to and from boiler. Return
to proper setting.
Confirm circulator size.
Metal flakes found in vent
outlet or recuperator — flue
way corrosion
Contaminated combustion air
supply — See manual page 30.
Remove any contaminating products, see
manual page 30.
Provide outside air for combustion. Have
qualified service technician pipe-up kit.
Condensation of combustion
gases in boiler sections
Have qualified service technician check
operation of mixing system. Repair/
replace if necessary.
Some radiators or baseboard
units do not heat or are
noisy
Air in system
Bleed air from system through air vents in
radiators or baseboard units.
Low system pressure
Fill to correct pressure.
Check for leaks in boiler or piping. Have
qualified service technician repair at once.
High limit set too low
Adjust high limit to higher setting.