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XI. Start-Up and Checkout
DANGER
cause unreliable operation at elevated carbon monoxide (CO) levels, resulting in personal injury or death.
NOTICE To minimize the risk of premature heat exchanger failure, observe the following water chemistry
requirements:
1. Minimize the introduction of make-up water, dissolved oxygen, and contaminants into the boiler by
following the installation guidelines shown in the "Water Quality and Boiler Water Additives Note"
on Page 69.
2. Make sure the system is filled with water meeting the following criteria:
• pH between 6.5 and 9.5 (for systems containing aluminum components, between 6.5 and 8.5)
• Chloride level less than 200 PPM. If fill water is drawn from a system containing a water softener, test a
sample of the fill water to confirm that this criteria is met.
• Hardness less than 7 grains/gallon.
3. Avoid the use of petroleum based boiler additives and ester-based oils/lubricants.
These can attack seals in both the boiler and system.
4. If freeze protection is required, use the following or its equivalent:
• Fernox Alphi -11 (inhibited Propylene Glycol)
• Sentinel
X500 Inhibited Propylene Glycol antifreeze (combined antifreeze and inhibitor)
®
Refer to the antifreeze manufacturer's instructions for required dosage. In general these products are a
blend of glycol (for freeze protection) and inhibitors (to protect the glycol from attacking metallic system
components). Do not add any more antifreeze than is necessary to protect the system from freeze
damage.
Many of these products require annual testing of the system water to ensure that the inhibitors are still
active;
consult the manufacturer's instructions for maintenance requirements. Allowance must be made for the
additional expansion of the glycol solution.
5. Test antifreeze and inhibitor concentration annually.
• Inhibitor concentration test kit for Fernox Protector F1, 25 tests per kit. Part Number: 101148-01
• Inhibitor, Fernox Protector F1, 1 pint (500 mL). Part Number: 101147-01
6. For system cleaning, use the following or its equivalent:
• Fernox Cleaner F3
• Sentinel
X300 System cleaner (for New Heating systems)
®
• Sentinel
X 400 System Restorer (For old Closed Loop Hydronic Heating Systems)
®
Refer to the instructions supplied with the cleaner for proper dosage and use.
Fernox products are available from Alent PLC Consumer Products Division, 4100 6th Avenue, Altoona
PA,
(972) 547-6002 (fernox_usa@alent.com)
Sentinel® Products are available from Douglas Products and Packaging, 1550 E. Old 210 Highway,
Liberty, MO 64068, Tel: (877) 567-2560 (Toll Free) and /or selected HVAC distributors.
WARNING
Poison Hazard. Use only inhibited propylene glycol solutions specifically formulated
for hydronic systems. Do not use ethylene glycol, which is toxic and can attack gaskets and seals used in
hydronic systems. Use of ethylene glycol could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
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Asphyxiation Hazard. Failure to properly convert this boiler for use on LP gas can
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