CHAPTER 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
16.1. Service Technician
At least on an annual basis the following maintenance
should be performed by a qualified service technician:
General
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Attend to any reported problems.
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Inspect the interior of the boiler jacket area; clean
and vacuum if necessary.
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Clean the condensate drain assembly and fill with
fresh water.
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Check boiler fluid pH on systems.
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Check for leaks, both inside and outside the unit:
water, gas, flue and condensate.
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Verify vent piping and air inlet piping are in good
condition, sealed tight and properly supported.
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Check boiler water pressure, piping and expansion
tank.
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Check control settings.
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Check ignition electrode (sand off any white oxide;
clean and reposition).
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Check ignition wiring and ground wiring.
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Check all control wiring and connections.
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Check burner flame pattern (stable and uniform).
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Check carbon monoxide detectors.
Additional items if combustion or performance is poor:
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Clean heat exchanger and flue ways.
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Remove burner assembly and clean burner head
using compressed air only.
Once the maintenance items are completed, review
the service with the owner.
16.2. Owner Maintenance
Periodically:
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Check the area around the unit.
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Check and remove any blockage from the combus-
tion air inlet and ventilation openings.
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Check the temperature and pressure gauges.
Monthly:
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Check vent piping.
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Check combustion air inlet piping.
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Check the pressure relief valve.
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Check the condensate drain system.
Every 6 months:
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Check boiler piping and gas supply piping for cor-
rosion or potential signs of leakage.
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Operate the pressure relief valve.
WARNING
Follow the maintenance procedures given
throughout this manual. Failure to perform
the service and maintenance or follow the di-
rections in this manual can result in damage
to the PRESTIGE Excellence or system com-
ponents, resulting in substantial property
damage, serious injury, or death.
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