Care And Maintenance; General Maintenance - Slant/Fin SE-70 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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b. Input for NATURAL GAS is approximately at rating when
manifold pressure is 3-1/2" water column, but should be
checked on the gas meter:
Btuh Input = Btu/cu. ft. x cu. ft. metered
in 3 minutes x 20
Example #1:
For 1000 Btu/cu.ft. gas, this becomes:
Btuh Input = cu. ft. metered in 3 minutes
x 1000 Btu/cu.ft. x 20
Example #2:
For 1050 Btu/cu.ft. gas, this becomes:
Btuh Input = cu. ft. metered in 3 minutes
x 1050 Btu/cu.ft. x 20
4. The higher heating value* of gas varies substantially for
different localities. Consult with Slant/Fin's Technical
Service Dept. for re-orificing procedures if any of the fol-
lowing apply:
a. Boiler (burner) is overfiring. CAUTION! National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-latest edition, does NOT per-
mit firing at a higher input rate than the input rate
indicated on the boiler rating plate in order to avoid
hazardous conditions such as explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning.
b. Poor higher heating value* of gas is causing the
actual input to be substantially lower than the rating
plate indication.
* "Higher heating value" of gas is commonly known as a "heating value."
Boiler rated input in
cu. ft./hr. of 1000 Btu/cu. ft.
Natural Gas
70
105
140
175
210
245
Gas rate table: The gas metered in 3 minutes to obtain rated input for
each boiler model, using 1000 Btu/cu. ft. gas, is tabulated in gas rate table.
B. Main Burners
1. Fire the boiler continuously for at least 15 minutes, to reach
burner operating temperature.
2. Observe the flames, all burners. The base of all flame jets
should be blue. The tips should be blue shading to orange.
NOTE: Dust, disturbed by any movement, will cause bright
orange flames. Wait for dust to settle.
3. For one burner, close the air shutter until some of its flame
jet tips turn yellow-white, indicating insufficient primary air.
Then open shutter until whitish tips disappear completely.
Set all burner shutters to the same opening. Observe to
make sure that no yellow-white tips appear over any por-
tion of the flame. Small yellow tips at the pilot location are
permitted.
NOTE: This adjustment method gives MINIMUM primary
air setting for safe combustion. DO NOT attempt to make
this adjustment unless burners are at operating tempera-
ture. Adjustment should be made with burner access panel
in final operating position. Use of a mirror may be helpful to
observe flames. Note that burner ports are on top of main
burner tube.
Cubic Feet
Gas Consumption
1000 Btu/cu. ft. gas, in 3
minutes, at rated input
3.50
5.25
7.00
8.75
10.50
12.25
C. Main Burner Ignition Checkout and Pilot Adjustment.
1. The pilot flame must not smother or snuff out when test-
ed as follows:
a. Main burner ignition from cold start-repeat.
b. Continued operation of main burner.
c. Main burner ignition with appliance at maximum
operating temperature after prolonged operation.
NOTE: Observe operation of the pilot burner with appli-
ance doors in the final operating position. Use of a mir-
ror may be helpful.
2. Safety Shutdown Checkout
a. For proper operation the pilot should engulf the ther-
mocouple or flame sensor as shown below.
b. To adjust pilot, turn pilot flow adjustment screw on
valve clockwise or counterclockwise to give a steady
flame enveloping 3/8 to 1/2 inch of the tip of the ther-
mocouple or flame sensor. Note that turning the pilot
adjust screw clockwise will decrease the pilot flame.
c. Check safety shutdown of gas valve by following proce-
dure outlined "CARE" and "MAINTENANCE" section.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILAT-
ING AIR TO THE BOILER SHOULD NOT BE OBSTRUCTED.
This section must be brought to the attention of the owner by
the installer so that the owner can make the necessary
arrangements with a qualified service agency for the periodic
care and maintenance of this boiler. The installer must inform
the owner that the gas supplier can recommend a number of
qualified service agencies. The installer must also inform the
owner that the lack of proper care and maintenance of this
boiler and any fuel burning equipment may result in a haz-
ardous condition.
1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE (Refer also to Owner's
Information Manual)
These operations are recommended to be performed at
regular intervals:
A. BOILER HEATING SURFACES: clean off all coatings
found.
B. BOILER CONTROLS: check contacts, settings, correct
functioning.
C. PIPING: check piping and accessories for leaks.
D. CHIMNEY VENTING SYSTEM: check for obstructions
and leaks.
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