IMPORTANT
•CLEAN THE BOILER EVEN IF THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT SOOT DEPOSITS. FAILURE TO REMOVE ALL SULFUR AND ASH DEPOSITS ANNUALLY CAN CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION DAMAGE.
•WHEN CLEANING THE REAR FLUE PASSAGE, BE CAREFUL NOT TO PUSH THE BRUSH TOO FAR BEYOND THE BOTTOM OF THE PINS. DOING SO MAY DAMAGE THE TARGET WALL.
3)Inspect the vent system:
a)Make sure that the vent system is free of obstructions and soot.
b)Make sure that all vent system supports are intact.
c)Inspect joints for signs of condensate or flue gas leakage.
d)Inspect venting components for corrosion or other deterioration. Replace any defective vent system components.
4)Service the oil burner:
a)Replace oil nozzle with identical make and model (see Table 3).
b)Inspect the electrodes. Replace if they are deteriorated. Make sure that the electrode position is set according to the burner manufacturer’s instructions.
c)Remove and clean fuel pump strainer.
d)Remove any accumulations of dust, hair, etc. from the air shutter, blower wheel, and other air handling parts of the burner.
5)Replace the fuel oil line filter element and gaskets.
6)Inspect all oil piping and fittings for kinks and leaks. Repair any found.
7)Inspect the system piping, tankless coil and tankless coil cover gaskets, and boiler plugs for water leaks. Repair any leaks found immediately.
8)Verify operation of relief valve by manually lifting lever; replace relief valve immediately if valve fails to relieve pressure.
9)Open fuel line
10)Fire the boiler and check it out using the procedure outlined in
TANKLESS HEATER MAINTENANCE
•During the warm months, make sure that the water level in the boiler is
•Maintain the mixing valve in accordance with the valve manufacturer’s instructions.