Boiler Manual
Part Number 550-110-593/1099 45
Service & maintenance — annual start-up10b
The boiler should be inspected and started annually, at the beginning of the heating season, only by a qualified
service technician. In addition, the maintenance and care of the boiler designated in Table 6 and explained on the
following pages must be performed to assure maximum boiler efficiency and reliability. Failure to service and
maintain the boiler and system could result in equipment failure.
❏ Inspect . . . . . . . . . .

Reported problems

Inspect any problems reported by owner and correct
before proceeding.

Boiler area

1. Verify that boiler area is free of any combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
2. Verify that boiler area (and air intake) is free of any
of the contaminants listed in Table 1 on page 9 of
this manual. If any of these are present in the boiler
intake air vicinity, they must be removed. If they
cannot be removed, install combustion air piping
to the boiler in accordance with national, provincial
or local codes.

Air openings

1. Verify that combustion and ventilation air openings
to the boiler room and/or building are open and
unobstructed. Check operation and wiring of
automatic combustion air dampers, if used.
2. Verify that boiler vent discharge and air intake are
clean and free of obstructions.

Flue gas vent system

1. Visually inspect entire flue gas venting system
for blockage, deterioration or leakage. Repair any
joints that show signs of leakage in accordance with
vent manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Verify that masonry chimneys are lined, lining is in
good condition, and there are not openings into the
chimney.
Failure to inspect for the above
conditions and have them repaired
can result in severe personal injury
or death.

Pilot and main burner flames

1. Visually inspect pilot burner and main burner
flames as directed under section 6d, page 32 of this
manual.

Water piping

1. Check the boiler interior piping and all system
piping for signs of leaks.
2. Repair any leaks before proceeding.
The boiler contains ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials. Use care when handling these
materials per instructions on page 68 of this manual. Failure to comply could result in severe
personal injury.