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10b Service & maint. — annual start-up
❏Review with owner
1.Review the User’s Information Manual with the owner.
2.Emphasize the need to perform the maintenance schedule specified in the User’s Information Manual (and in this manual as well).
3.Remind the owner of the need to call in a licensed contractor should the boiler or system exhibit any unusual behavior.
4.Remind the owner to follow the proper shutdown procedure and to schedule an annual
❏Cleaning boiler heating surfaces
The boiler contains ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials. Use care when handling these materials per instructions on page 64 of this manual. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury.
1.Shut down boiler:
•Follow “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” instructions on boiler and Operating instruc- tions.
•Do not drain boiler unless it will be exposed to freezing temperatures. If using antifreeze in system, do not drain.
2.Follow shutdown procedure.
3.Remove venting system connection to boiler.
4.Remove top jacket panel. Turn back insulation.
5.Remove collector box/transition assembly. Clean sealant from assembly and sections.
6.Remove radiation plates hanging between sec- tions.
7.Remove burners from base. Brush and vacuum burners to remove all dust and lint. Verify that all burner ports are free of debris.
8.Place newspapers in base of boiler to collect soot.
9.Clean between sections with wire flue brush.
10.Remove newspaper and soot.Vacuum or brush base and surrounding area.
11.Reinstall radiation plates.
12.Replace collector box/transition assembly. Seal with sealant. Obtain
13.Replace insulation and jacket top panel.
14.Start up boiler following Section 7 of this manual and the boiler Operating instructions (Section 9c of this manual). Excessive sooting indicates im- proper gas combustion. If found, check for proper combustion and make any necessary adjustments.
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