Troubleshooting - Blodgett SB-6G Installation Operation & Maintenance

8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

DOOR LEAKS
1. Check for damage to door gasket.
2. Compartment drain opening or associated piping may be blocked.
WATER ACCUMULATES IN THE COMPARTMENT
1. Compartment drain screen clogged. Remove and clean thoroughly and replace.
WATER NOT BEING SUPPLIED TO BOILER
1. Water supply is "OFF".
2. Defective water fill solenoid valve.
3. Water level control clogged or defective, unable to operate fill valve.
4. Check drain valve is closed. Also check that water level control valve is closed.
5. Supply water pressure too low.
AUTOMATIC BLOWDOWN VALVE DOES NOT DRAIN
1. Defective blowdown valve.
2. Heat exchanger build up of scalant clogging drain lines and valve.
BOILER ACHIEVES PRESSURE SLOWER THAN NORMAL
1. Heavy build up of lime or scalant hampering heat transfer. Call for service to inspect
interior of boiler. Should a considerable amount of scalant be found, have steam
lines, water level control and valve also inspected.
SAFETY VALVE BLOWS
1. Defective safety valve.
2. Pressure too high. Pressure switch requires adjustment (lower) or may be defective.
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