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7. Service & Maintenance
In order to ensure that the boiler is operating properly, it should be inspected annually at the
beginning of the heating season by a qualified service technician. Failure to do regular
maintenance on the boiler, could result in a loss of system efficiency as well as equipment
failure.
1) Turn off all electrical power to the boiler before servicing any part of the boiler.
2) During the inspection process, the technician should inspect and correct problems that
the owner has noted.
3) Check the area around the boiler to ensure that no combustibles are in the area.
4) Remove any obstruction from the ventilation and combustion air openings to the boiler
room. Check to ensure that the openings are open.
5) Check the boiler vent discharge and air intake to ensure that they are unobstructed. If
obstructions exist, remove.
6) Visually check the entire flue gas venting system for blockages, deteriorations and leak-
ages. Repair any problems that are found in accordance with local or national codes.
( Failure to repair leakages can result with CO (Carbon Monoxide) Poising which can
lead to death.)
7) Disconnect vent pipe from the breeching and remove front upper and lower door. Use a
light to inspect the boiler heating surfaces. If signs of soot are showing, clean boiler
heating surfaces with a wire brush and vacuum any debris in the boiler.
8) Reconnect the vent pipe to the breeching. Put silicon back onto the joint and tighten the
clamps before re-commissioning the boiler.
9) With the power to the boiler still off, remove the burner and follow manufactures in-
structions for cleaning.
10) Before putting burner back onto the boiler, check the insulation on the door. If the insu-
lation is damaged or displaced, do not operate the boiler until the insulation has been re-
paired or replaced. (Failure to replace damaged insulation can result in a fire hazard and
can cause personal injury or death, and can cause substantial property damage.)
11) Return the boiler to normal operation and check all controls before leaving the job.
