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Boiler Service and Maintenance
Service and Maintenance Schedules
Service Technician
(use this manual for instructions)
General:
Investigate reported issues
Inspect burner and flue-ways.
Clean boiler heating surfaces and burner if
necessary, following procedures provided in this
manual
Check for water leaks in piping and at
components
Check gas piping for leaks using soap suds
mixture only
Check oil piping, tank, and components for signs
of leakage
Inspect wiring and connections
Lubricate circulators and pumps as required;
perform maintenance required for all system
components
Check for indications of operating issues, such as
excessive makeup water
Check control settings
Inspect control piping and LWCO Clean if
necessary, following procedures in this manual
Startup
Follow procedures on page 35 to start-up boiler
and test operation
Skim steam boilers as described on page 35
Test the low water cutoff by opening its blowdown
valve to remove dirt, rust, and sediment Verify
that burner stops as the water level approaches
the bottom of the water gauge glass
Verify operation of boiler and all controls
If operational issues are observed, correct the
issues and restart
Review:
Review with the owner
WARNING
!
Follow the service and maintenance procedures given throughout this manual and other literature
shipped with the boiler. Failure to perform service and maintenance can cause damage to the boiler or
system. Failure to follow the directions in this manual and component literature can result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
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Print or photocopy this page to keep an annual record
Owner Maintenance
(see the User Manual for instructions)
Check the boiler area
Check air openings
Check pressure/temperature gauge
Verify the boiler is operating correctly
Daily
Check the water level in the gauge
glass
Verify the boiler panels are securely in
place
Check the vent piping
Check the relief valve
Probe-type LWCO — test by pressing
Monthly
the test button
Float-type LWCO— blowdown and
test by opening the blowdown valve
Check the boiler gas, oil, and water
Every 6
piping
Months
Operate the relief valve
Shut down the boiler (unless the
boiler is used for domestic water or is
required for other purposes)
End of
For long-term boiler shutdown, contact
Season
a qualified boiler service technician
to shut down the boiler following the
procedure in this manual
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