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A.O. Smith BFC -100 Cleaning condensation water discharge, Clean the burners, Clean the orifices

Models: BFC - 80 BFC -100

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Performing maintenance

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6.Close the cleaning opening. To avoid damage to the tank, tighten the bolts that fasten the lid with a torque no greater than 50 Nm. Use suitable tools for this.

15.3.4Cleaning condensation water discharge

Regular cleaning of the condensation drain and siphon is essential for prevention of blockages.

15.4Gas-side maintenance

15.5Finalizing maintenance

15.4.1Introduction

The following steps must be carried out on the gas side:

1.Clean the burner(s).

2.Clean the orifice(s).

3.Cleaning the heat exchanger.

4.Finalizing maintenance.

15.4.2Clean the burner(s)

1.Detach the burner(s)

2.Remove all contamination present on the burner(s).

3.Fit the burner(s)

15.4.3Clean the orifice(s)

1.Detach the orifice(s)

2.Remove all contamination present in the orifice(s).

3.Fit the orifice(s)

15.4.4Cleaning the heat exchanger

1.Detach the burner.

2.Clean the combustion chamber of the heat exchanger using a vacuum cleaner and a soft brush.

3.Detach the flue gas discharge.

4.Clean the end of the heat exchanger using tap water.

5.Fit the burner.

6.Fit the flue gas discharge.

Note

Check the pressure differential again after cleaning. If the pressure difference is too low following cleaning, please contact the supplier of the appliance.

To finalize the maintenance carry out the following steps:

1.Fill the appliance (5 "Filling").

2.Start the appliance (9 "Starting and running").

3.Erase the message SERVICE REQUIRED. Do this by pressing once on then once on .

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A.O. Smith BFC -100 Cleaning condensation water discharge, Gas-side maintenance Finalizing maintenance Introduction
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BFC - 80, BFC -100 specifications

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