Operating Instructions; Initial Start, Safety And Lighting Instructions - Slant/Fin Galaxy GXHA-100 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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(a)Pour solution into the boiler through a top tapping.
Replace plug.
3. Start the burner; boil the water for at least 5 hours;
shut off the burner.
E.With CAUTION, drain the boiler solution to a safe location.
DO NOT LEAVE SOLUTION SITTING IN SYSTEM OVER
2 HOURS.
F. Wash the water side of the boiler thoroughly using a high
pressure water stream. Fill and drain the boiler several times.
III. TREATING WATER FOR CORROSION CONTROL
(This is not scale control.)
A.Prepare a boil-out solution of caustic soda.
Proportions: 1 lb. per 50 gallons of boiler water.
B.Stir chemical in water until dissolved and pour into boiler
through a top tapping. Replace plug.
IV. FILLING AND VENTING THE STEAM BOILER
A.Refill the boiler to the indicated water line.
B.Bring water to boiling temperature, promptly.
C.The boiler is now ready to be put into service or on standby.
V. INITIAL START
Safe lighting and other performance criteria were met when
testing various gas manifold and control assemblies used on
the Galaxy Series boilers under the ANSI Z21.13b-latest
edition.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A.This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot by
hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area
for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• DO NOT try to light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electric switch; DO NOT use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire depart-
ment.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob.
NEVER use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand,
DON'T try to repair it, call a qualified service technician.
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. DO NOT use this appliance if any part has been under-
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been underwater.

Operating Instructions

1. STOP! Read the safety information on this page.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the pilot. DO NOT try to light the pilot
by hand.
5. Remove control access panel. (Galaxy models only.)
6. Turn gas control knob clockwise
DO NOT force.
7. Wait five (5) minutes (longer for propane) to clear out any
gas, then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information on
this page. If you don't smell gas, go to next step.
8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise
9. Replace control access panel. (Galaxy models only.)
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To
Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call your service technician
or gas supplier.
To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be
performed.
3. Remove control access panel. (Galaxy models only.)
4. Turn gas control knob clockwise
DO NOT force.
5. Replace control access panel. (Galaxy models only.)
GALAXY STEAM BOILER
to "OFF".
to "ON".
to "OFF".

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