Dealer Maintenance; Vi. Dealer Maintenance; General Inspection - Thermo Pride OPA Installation And Service Manual

All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel.
: Personal injury or property damage could result from repair or
service of this appliance by anyone other than a qualified heating contractor.
The user may only perform the activities described in the Homeowner/User
Routine Maintenance section of this manual.
: To avoid injury from moving parts, or electrical shock, shut off the
power to the appliance before removing blower compartment door and
servicing this appliance.
: When servicing controls, label all wires prior to disconnecting.
Reconnect any removed wires correctly. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation. Dangerous operation can result in injury or damage.
IMPORTANT: Verify the proper operation of this appliance after any servicing
is performed.
A qualified heating contractor should perform the following maintenance
procedures at the beginning of each heating season. Correct any deficiencies at
once.
A. General Inspection
: Shut off oil and disconnect power before continuing w/ this
inspection.
1. Vent terminal - Visually inspect the terminal for restrictions, loose or missing
fasteners, external damage, and carbon build-up. Clean the vent terminal and the
screen(s) covering any opening in the terminal. Repair any minor damage. If
necessary, replace a severely damaged or degraded vent terminal.
2. Burner – Visually check the burner, and below the burner, for indications of oil
leaks. Correct any, if found. Remove the burner and measure the ignition
electrode gap. It should be set to 5/32 inch. Adjust it, if necessary. Clean any
accumulation of dust, dirt, or debris from the air shutter or air band openings. If
necessary, clean housing and blower wheel with a damp cloth. Use a vacuum to
remove any lint or dust from motor assembly. Add a few drops of non-detergent
oil to each of the motor lubrication holes.
3. Combustion Chamber - Inspect the liner for deterioration, oil and carbon build-up.
If the accumulation of oil or carbon is significant, this is a strong indicator that the
burner is out of adjustment. Inspect the burner nozzle for partial blockage and

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