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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
I.EXTENDED SHUTDOWN, CLEANING OR REMOVAL OF BOILER FROM SERVICE.
DANGER: Use CAUTION when handling chemicals and draining hot water from a boiler. Scalding water and/or chemicals can cause per- manent injury to the skin, eyes and respiratory system.
A.Shut down burner by disconnecting all electrical power to the burner by turning OFF the BURNER EMERGENCY SWITCH of this boiler. After shutting down burner, while the boiler is still hot (180°F to 200°F), drain water from the bottom of the boiler until it runs clear.
B.Provide corrosion protection conditioning to the boiler water in the heating system. There are a number of commercial heating sys- tem preparations available from your distributor. Follow the prepa- ration manufacturer’s instructions.
1.For steam boilers, maintain a sodium chromate solution strength of 16 oz. per 50 gallons of water; and refill to the top of the gauge glass.
2.For water boilers, maintain a sodium chromate solution strength of 6 oz. per 50 gallons of water, and refill to normal
3.Raise water temperature to at least 180°F. for one hour to release dissolved gases.
4.Shut down burner by disconnecting the main switch.
C.To clean the fireside boiler surfaces, first shut down burner by dis- connecting all electrical power to the burner by turning OFF the OIL BURNER EMERGENCY SWITCH of this boiler in order to perform the following work in (1) through (10) below.
1.Remove the flue pipe from the boiler flue collar and clean thoroughly.
2.Inspect the entire vent connector back to the chimney and clean if necessary.
3.Inspect the chimney for soot, debris and other unsafe condi- tions of the chimney and take the necessary action.
4.Remove the flue collector by first removing the top jacket panel. The flue collector is held in place by two hex
5.When necessary to clean the combustion chamber you must first CLOSE the suction valve (and return valve if two pipe). Then disconnect the oil lines from the burner. The flexible electric conduit connected from the junction box on the boiler to the burner via a plastic connector must be disconnected from the burner by grasping the plastic half of the connector closest to the flexible conduit and gently pulling it in the direc- tion of the conduit until it is disconnected. Remove the single
6.Use the flue brush to clean the pinned flueways between the sections.† A wire brush may be used to remove any carbon accumulation that may have developed in the combustion chamber. Vacuum the loose soot and debris from the boiler.
7.Inspect the burner combustion head. Clean if necessary and make sure all the adjustments are correct. (See burner data pages for the burner installed.) Replace oil nozzle with new one and readjust electrodes. To insure proper burner opera- tion ONLY THE NOZZLES SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL OR ON THE BURNER LABEL SHOULD BE USED FOR REPLACEMENT.
8.Close main cast iron burner door (door on which burner is mounted). Make sure that the entire seal (fiberglass rope) is making good contact with the boiler casting when replacing
9.Check the flue collector seal. This is the flat rope seal on top of the heat exchanger. The rope must be in place adjacent to the long boss- es on front and rear sections and adjacent to the short bosses on the intermediate sections. The rope should be directly under the flue col- lector flanges when the flue collector is replaced. Use the two
D. If boiler room is damp, provide ventilation.
II.PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR FREEZING
PROPYLENE GLYCOL is used in the
III.OIL BURNER
Inspect and clean annually and following any period of improper operation. Recheck and adjust settings as specified for burner model and nozzle size. Set burner air and draft regulator, using test instru-
ments to obtain recommended CO2 and draft without smoke. Refer to page 8.
IV. GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These operations are recommended to be performed at regular intervals:
A. BOILER HEATING SURFACES: clean off all coatings found. Reseal covers.
B. BOILER CONTROLS: check contacts, settings, correct functioning.
C. PIPING: check piping and accessories for leaks.
D. CHIMNEY or STUB VENT and BREECHING: check for obstruc- tions and leaks.
E. COMBUSTION AIR TO BURNER: check for continued POSITIVE supply of air as required. Air needs are greatest in coldest weather. Refer to AIR SUPPLY, page 3.
F.WATER SYSTEM: check
1.System to be full of water and pressure to remain stable (between 12 psi and 25 psi).
2.
3.Water lines: slightest leaks should be corrected.
4.Low water
G.STEAM SYSTEM: check
1.Low water
2.Check pressure
3.Any unusual water conditions. Obtain water analysis and treat water.
H.BOILER ROOM AIR SUPPLY: air vents should be open and free of obstruction. See page 3.
†A flue brush
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