VOLTMAX ELECTRIC BOILER Installation and Operation Manual
(
Revised June 2017)
, Page
68.
SECTION 7 : MAINTENANCE
Properly maintained, your boiler will provide years of dependable, trouble free service. It is recommended that
a regular routine maintenance program be established and followed by the user. Components are subject to
eventual failure that requires service. Failure to use the correct procedures or parts in these circumstances
may make the unit unsafe or reduce the life of the boiler.
The owner should have the following inspection and maintenance procedures performed:
7.1 BOILER WATER PIPING
YEARLY VISUAL INSPECTION
Check all piping for signs of leakage near joints,
unions and shut-off valves. Repair as needed.
7.2 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
TWICE A YEAR
Check for possible leak at the outlet of the safety
relief valve. If a leak is detected and the pressure
at the indicator is less than 28psi, change the
safety relief valve with a new one having similar
characteristics. If the pressure is higher than 28psi,
ask your heating service agency to determine the
cause of the high pressure and have it corrected
rapidly. Do not plug the outlet of this valve if a
dripping condition occurs.
7.3 AIR PURGE
TWICE A YEAR
Check for proper operation of the automatic air
purgers and activate manual air vents to eliminate
air present.
7.4 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
ANNUALLY
It is recommended to perform a visual inspection of
the boiler electric compartment annually, during the
heating season, to ensure it is watertight and that
there are no signs of component or wiring
overheating. Repair as soon as possible if
necessary. Defective components should always
be replaced wi
th the Original Manufacturer’s parts.
The inspection should also include a check of the
main temperature controls in operation as well as
an amperage reading to verify the proper operation
of all the heating elements.
The manufacturer's warranty DOES NOT cover
a
tank
breakage
caused
by
improper
installation or maintenance. If the boiler safety
valve opens periodically, this may be caused
by the expansion tank.
Immediately call a qualified technician to
inspect and remedy the problem.
NOTE: To prevent premature tank failure, the
air trapped inside the tank must be purged
periodically.
Before manually operating the relief valve,
make certain no one will be sprayed with the
hot water released by its opening. The water
may be hot enough to create a SCALD hazard.
The water released should be directed to a
suitable drain to prevent injury or damage.
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
