Section 5 : Maintenance
Regular boiler maintenance will ensure trouble- free service for many years. It is recommended that you set up and follow a maintenance program. All components fail eventually. The use of incorrect replacement parts or disregarding safety procedures and warnings during repairs may reduce the boiler safety level and shorten its useful life.
The owner should set up the following maintenance program.
5.1 BOILER WATER PIPING :
Annual visual inspection.
Check for leaks close to connections, unions and valves. Repair as needed.
5.2 BOILER CIRCUIT SAFETY VALVE:
Monthly inspection.
To be checked manually to ensure safety and proper operation. Air trapped in the boiler is bled.
Make sure the water is discharged to a floor drain and that no bystander is splashed. Use the lever to open the safety valve. Hot water should come flowing out. Upon releasing the lever, the safety valve should shut tight. If it does not, it must be replaced by an identical or equivalent model. Never plug a safety valve.
5.3 DOMESTIC PIPING :
Annual visual inspection.
Check for leaks close to connections, unions and valves. Repair as needed.
5.4DOMESTIC CIRCUIT SAFETY VALVE (TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE):
Annual inspection.
To be checked manually to ensure safety and proper operation. Air trapped in the boiler is bled.
Make sure the water is discharged to a floor drain and that no bystander is splashed. Use the lever to open the safety valve. Hot water should come
flowing out. Upon releasing the lever, the safety valve should shut tight. If it does not, it must be replaced by an identical or equivalent model.
Never plug a safety valve.
5.5 SCALE BUILD-UP :
Monthly inspection.
This problem occurs infrequently under very specific conditions. The main symptom is a drop in domestic water pressure. A water softener will solve the problem.
A proper chemical cleaning is a more efficient solution. A scale dissolving product may be used, paying careful attention to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not use muriatic or hydrochloric
!WARNING
The manufacturer’s warranty DOES NOT cover problems caused by improper installation or maintenance. If the safety valve opens periodically, it may be due to the expansion tank. Immediately call a qualified technician to appraise and repair the problem.
NOTE: To prevent tank breakage, trapped air must periodically be bled from it by opening the safety valve.
!DANGER
Before manually opening the safety valve, make sure no bystander will accidentally be splashed by the hot water. The discharged water should be directed to a floor drain to prevent scalding and damage.
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