7 Cleaning and servicing the heating system – Procedure
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I
NSPECTING
THE
PNEUMATIC
SPRINGS
1.
Allow the fire in the boiler to burn out and cool off.
2.
Open the fuel chamber door.
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See “Cleaning the fuel chamber” in “Cleaning the fuel chamber
and ash compartment” in this section.
3.
Lift the lock (2) of the fuel chamber door (1) and open the door (1)
slowly until it is horizontal.
✓
If the fuel chamber door opens quickly from the horizontal
position, the pneumatic springs (3) are in order.
✓
If the fuel chamber door does not open from the horizontal
position or has to be lifted, the pneumatic springs (3) must be
replaced.
Important!
✎
Observe the “Generally applicable safety instructions” in this
section.
Caution!
Danger of injury
The fuel chamber door is heavy and may fall shut. This could injure
hands and fingers.
Take care each time you open or close the fuel chamber door that it
does not unexpectedly fall shut.
Figure 7/6 - Inspecting the pneumatic springs
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1
3
Have the pneumatic springs replaced by qualified specialists.
Important!
The tension of the spring for the fuel chamber door catch must be
regularly inspected.