Routine Maintenance Schedule
The schedule below is specifically designed for the homeowner.
Please read pages 2 and 3 before proceeding.
Beginning each heating season:
Call a qualified service technician to perform annual service.
Daily during heating season:
4Check that boiler area is free from combusti- ble materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
End of heating season:
4If tankless heater is installed, boiler will continue to operate. Check for the following:
-All daily and weekly instructions listed on this page must be followed.
-Burner motor may have to be oiled. Some motors are permanently lubricated and do not need additional oil. Check for oiling instructions on burner or motor.
Weekly during heating season:
Check for and remove any obstructions to flow of combustion or ventilation air to boiler.
Check that breeching is attached between boiler and chimney. If breeching is loose or damaged, immediately turn off switch on boiler and call service technician to repair.
4Check for oil leaks in oil piping and around burner. If found, immediately call qualified service technician to correct situation.
4Check for water leaks in boiler and piping; also check for leaks around tankless heater plate, if installed. If found, immediately call service technician to repair.
Boiler shutdown:
Do not drain boiler unless exposure to freezing temperatures will occur.
Always keep manual fuel supply shut off if burner is shut down for an extended period of time.
a.Turn off switch at boiler and any external switch to boiler.
b.Close fuel valves.
c.Turn off water feed valve.
d.Cover burner to protect from dust and dampness.
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