Lochinvar 502, 2072 Perform start-up and checks Check burner flame, Check flue gas passageways

Installation & Operation Manual

8 Maintenance

Perform start-up and checks

Start appliance and perform checks and tests specified in Section 6 - Start-upof the Copper-fin2Installation and Operation Manual.

Check burner flame

Visually check main burner flames at each start-up after long shutdown periods or at least every six months. A burner viewport is located on the burner mounting flange.

￿WARNING The area around the burner viewport is hot and direct contact could result in burns.

Figure 8-1_Flame Pattern Illustration

NORMAL YELLOW TIP

YELLOW FLAME FLAME LIFT

Normal Flame: A normal flame at 100% of burner input is blue, with slight yellow tips, a well defined flame and no flame lifting.

Yellow Tip: Yellow tipping can be caused by blockage or partial obstruction of air flow to the burner.

Yellow Flames: Yellow flames can be caused by blockage of primary air flow to the burner or excessive gas input. This condition MUST be corrected immediately.

Lifting Flames: Lifting flames can be caused by over firing the burner, excessive primary air or high draft.

If improper flame is observed, examine the venting system, ensure proper gas supply and adequate supply of combustion and ventilation air.

Check flue gas passageways

Any sign of soot around the inner jacket, outer jacket, flue pipe connections, burner or in the areas between the fins on the copper heat exchanger indicates a need for cleaning. The following cleaning procedure must only be performed by a qualified serviceman or installer. Proper service is required to maintain safe operation. Properly installed and adjusted units seldom need flue cleaning.

NOTICE All gaskets/sealants on disassembled components or jacket panels must be replaced with new gaskets/sealants on reassembly. Gasket and sealant kits are available from your distributor.

￿CAUTION When a Category IV vent system is disconnected for any reason, the flue must

be reassembled and resealed according to the vent manufacturer’s instructions.

Inspect and clean burner

1.Turn off main power to unit.

2.Turn off main manual gas shutoff to unit.

3.Remove the front outer jacket panels.

4.Disconnect manifold from gas train using union(s) just below each gas valve(s).

5.Remove mounting screws from manifold mounting brackets. Pull the manifold/orifice assembly away from burners. Repeat for each manifold assembly.

6.Remove two mounting screws from burner and slide burner out toward front of unit. Use caution to prevent damage to burners, refractory, hot surface igniter or wiring.

7.Remove soot from burners with a stiff bristle brush.

Dirt may be removed from burner ports by rinsing the burner thoroughly with water. Drain and dry burners before re-installing. Damaged burners must be replaced.

When installed in a dusty and dirty location, the burners may require cleaning on a 3 to 6 month schedule or as needed, based on severity of contamination. Contaminants can be drawn in with the combustion air. Non combustible particulate matter such as dust, dirt, concrete dust or dry wall dust can block burner ports and cause non-warrantable failure. The standard inlet air filter will help eliminate dust and dirt from entering the unit. Use extreme care when operating a unit for temporary heat during new construction. The burners could require a thorough cleaning before the unit is placed in service.

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