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CHAPTER 2 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
2.1.
Service Technician
At least on an annual basis the following maintenance
should be performed by a qualified service technician:
General
•
Attend to any reported problems.
•
Inspect the interior of the boiler jacket area; clean
and vacuum if necessary.
•
Clean the condensate drain assembly and fill with
fresh water.
•
Check boiler fluid pH on systems.
•
Check for leaks, both inside and outside the unit:
water, gas, flue and condensate.
•
Verify vent piping and air inlet piping are in good
condition, sealed tight and properly supported.
•
Check boiler water pressure, piping and expansion
tank.
•
Check control settings.
•
Check ignition electrode (sand off any white oxide;
clean and reposition).
•
Check ignition wiring and ground wiring.
•
Check all control wiring and connections.
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Check burner flame pattern (stable and uniform).
•
Check carbon monoxide detectors.
Additional items if combustion or performance is
poor:
•
Clean heat exchanger and flue ways.
•
Remove burner assembly and clean burner head
using compressed air only.
Service Technician maintenance procedures can be
found in Chapter 17 of the INSTINCT Installation and
Maintenance manual.
Once the maintenance items are completed, review
the service with the owner.
2.2.
Owner Maintenance
Periodically:
•
Check the area around the unit.
•
Check and remove any blockage from the combus-
tion air inlet and ventilation openings.
•
Check the temperature and pressure gauges.
Monthly:
•
Check vent piping.
•
Check combustion air inlet piping or air grilles.
•
Check the pressure relief valve.
•
Check the condensate drain system.
Every 6 months:
•
Check boiler piping and gas supply piping for cor-
rosion or potential signs of leakage.
•
Operate the pressure relief valve.
•
Check carbon monoxide detectors.
WARNING
Follow the maintenance procedures given in
Chapter 3 on page 5 of this manual. Failure
to perform the service and maintenance or
follow the directions in this manual can result
in damage to the INSTINCT or system com-
ponents, resulting in substantial property
damage, serious injury, or death.
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