Weil-McLain 550-141-830/1202 manual Routine Maintenance Schedule

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Routine Maintenance Schedule

The schedule below is specifically designed for the homeowner.

Please read pages 2 and 3 before proceeding.

Beginning each heating season:

Call a qualified service technician to perform annual service.

Periodically during heating season:

Probe-type low water cutoff, when used: Refer to control manufacturer's instructions for testing.

Daily during heating season:

Check that boiler area is free from combusti- ble materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

Weekly during heating season:

Check for and remove any obstructions to flow of combustion or ventilation air to boiler.

Check that breeching is attached between boiler and chimney. If breeching is loose or damaged, immediately turn off switch on front of boiler and call qualified service technician to repair.

Check for oil leaks in oil piping and around burner. If found, immediately call qualified service technician to correct situation.

Check for water leaks in boiler and piping; also check for leaks around tankless heater plate. If found, immediately call qualified service technician to repair.

Float-type low water cutoff, when used: Refer to control manufacturer's instructions.

Scald potential. Do not blow down low water cutoff unless blowdown piping has been installed according to Boiler Manual. If piping is not in place, call qualified service technician to install.

End of heating season:

If tankless heater is installed, boiler will continue to operate. Check for the following:

-All daily, weekly and monthly instructions listed on this page must be followed.

-Burner motor may have to be oiled. Some motors are permanently lubricated and do

not need additional oil. Check for oiling instructions on burner or motor.

Boiler shutdown:

Do not drain boiler unless exposure to freezing temperatures will occur.

Do not use antifreeze in steam systems.

Always keep manual fuel supply shut off if burner is shut down for an extended period of time.

a.Turn off switch at boiler and any external switch to boiler.

b.Close fuel valves.

c.Turn off water feed valve.

d.Cover burner to protect from dust and dampness.

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Contents Part No -141-830/1202 Read This Page First Hazard DefinitionsForYour Safety Tips for steam systemsRoutine Maintenance Schedule Start-up SGO with float-type low water cutoffSGO with probe-type low water cutoff Common Problems Common Causes Possible Corrections Annual Service Check List Detailed Service Procedures Cleaning boiler fluewaysFill the system Controls requiring annual service General description of control operationPart No -141-830/1202