Maintenance; Care And Maintenance; Annual Startup - Slant/Fin VSL II User Instructions

6 - MAINTENANCE

6.1 - 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 qualified service
agency for the periodic care and
maintenance of the boiler. User must
check its boiler follow Table 6-1 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 this
user's manual with the user.
A trained and qualified service
technician should perform the inspection
listed in these instructions before each
heating season and at regular intervals.
Service Technician

Annual Startup:

- Address reported problems;
- Check all piping for gas leaks;
- Verify flue and air lines in good condition and sealed tight;
- Check system water pressure/system piping/expansion tank;
- Check control settings;
- Check ignition and flame sense electrodes;
- Check wiring and connections;
- Perform start up checkout and performance verification;
- Flame inspection;
- Check flame signal;
- Inspect combustion chamber. Clean and vacuum if necessary.
Clean the heat exchanger if the flue temperature is 63°F
(35°C) above return water temperature;
- Clean condensate trap and fill with fresh water;
- Check the capacity input;
- Check relief valve;
- Test low water cutoff (if used) (Follow Section 6.1.8);
- Reset low water cut-off button (if used) (Follow Section 6.1.9)
Table 6-1 - Service and Maintenance Schedules
WARNING!!!
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 fire
or explosion causing property
damage, personal injury or loss
of life!
Service and maintenance schedules
Servicing,
User maintenance
Daily:
- Check heater area (Follow Section 6.1.1);
- Check pressure gauge (Follow Section 6.1.2);
Monthly:
- Visually inspect vent piping and vent termination screen (Follow
Section 6.1.3);
- Visually inspect air piping and air termination screen (Follow
Section 6.1.4);
- Visually inspect condensate drain system (Follow Section
6.1.5);
- Visually inspect the vent for signs of of damage
Every six month:
- Visually inspect heater piping (gas and water) for leaks (Follow
Section 6.1.6);
End of season months:
- Shut boiler down (unless boiler used for domestic hot water)
(Follow Section 6.1.7);
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WARNING!!!
WARNING!!!
Never store
combustible materials, gasoline
or any product containing
flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of the heater.
Failure to comply with this
warning can result in extensive
property damage, severe
personal injury or death!
WARNING!!!
WARNING!!!
Never
obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Failure to
provide adequate combustion
air for this heater can result
in excessive levels of carbon
monoxide which can result in
severe personal injury or death!