Maintenance; Care And Maintenance - Slant/Fin VSL-160B Installation Instructions Manual

14 - MAINTENANCE

14.1 - Care and
maintenance
This section must be brought to the attention
of the user by the installer so that the user
can make the necessary arrangements with
a qualifi ed service agency for the periodic
care and maintenance of the boiler. User
must check its boiler follow Table 14-1
column "User maintenance".
The installer must also inform the user that
the lack of proper care and maintenance of
this boiler and any fuel burning equipment
may result in a hazardous condition.
Installer should discuss contents of the
Section 13 (User's section) with the user.
Service Technician
Annual Startup:
- Address reported problems (Follow section 14.1.1);
- Check all piping for leaks (Follow section 14.1.2)
- Verify fl ue and air lines in good condition and
sealed tight (Follow section 14.1.3);
- Check system water pressure/system piping/
expansion tank (Follow section 14.1.4);
- Check control settings (Follow section 14.1.5);
- Check ignition and fl ame sense electrodes (Follow
section 14.1.6);
- Check wiring and connections (Follow section
14.1.7);
- Perform performance verifi cation (Follow section
14.1.8);
- Flame inspection (Follow section 14.1.9);
- Check fl ame signal (Follow section 14.1.10);
- Clean the heat exchanger if fl ue temperature
is more than 72°F (40°C) above return water
temperature (Follow section 14.3).
- Clean condensate trap (Follow section 14.5).
- Check combustion air pressure (Follow section
12.8).
- Check relief valve (Follow section 14.1.11);
- Check for any air inside the domestic heat
exchanger (Follow section 12.1.4);
- Check any domestic water softener if need any
maintenance (follow softener's manufacturer
instructions)
Table 14-1 - Service and Maintenance Schedules
A trained and qualifi ed service technician
should perform the inspection listed in these
instructions before each heating season and
at regular intervals.
WARNING!!!
inspection and adjustment must
be done by a trained technician
in accordance with all applicable
local and national codes. Improper
servicing or adjustment could
damage the boiler! Failure to
comply with this warning can
result in a fi re or explosion
causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life!
Service and maintenance schedules
Servicing,
User maintenance
Daily:
- Check boiler area (Follow section 14.1.12);
- Check pressure gauge (Follow section 14.1.13);
Monthly:
- Check vent piping (Follow section 14.1.14);
- Check air piping (Follow section 14.1.15);
- Check condensate drain system (Follow section
14.1.16);
Every six month:
- Check boiler piping (gas and water) for leaks
(Follow section 14.1.17);
End of season months:
- Shut boiler down (unless boiler used for domestic
hot water) (Follow section 14.1.18);
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WARNING!!!
Never store
combustible materials, gasoline or
any product containing fl ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of the boiler. Failure to comply
with this warning can result in
extensive property damage, severe
personal injury or death!