Section 10: Maintenance - Watts Aerco TAG-0072 GF-146-E Operation & Maintenance Manual

Natural gas and propane gas modulating condensing boilers and water heaters
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AM Series Boilers and Water Heaters User Manual
CHAPTER 10 – MAINTENANCE

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

This section must be brought to the attention of the user by the installer so that the user can
make the necessary arrangements with a qualified service agency for the periodic care and
maintenance of the boiler. Refer to Table 10-1 for a schedule of necessary maintenance
procedures.
Lack of proper care and maintenance of this boiler and any fuel burning equipment may result in
a hazardous condition.
A trained and qualified service technician should perform the inspection listed in these
instructions before each heating season and at regular intervals.
CAUTION!
Servicing, inspection and adjustment must be done by a trained technician in accordance
with all applicable local and national codes. Improper servicing or adjustment could damage
the boiler and result in equipment damage or a dangerous condition!
Table 10-1: AM Series Maintenance Schedule
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Annual Startup and Maintenance:
Address reported problems
Check all piping for gas leaks
Verify flue and air lines in good condition and sealed tight
Check system water pressure/system piping/expansion tank
Check control settings
Check ignition and flame sense electrodes
Check wiring and connections
Perform start up checkout and performance verification
Flame inspection
Check flame signal
Inspect combustion chamber. Clean and vacuum if necessary.
Clean the heat exchanger if the flue temperature is 63°F (35°C)
above return water temperature
Clean condensate reservoir and fill with fresh water
Clean air filter
Check the capacity input
Check relief valve
Check thermal Insulation inside every module
OMM-0100_E • GF-146 • 11/15/2019
Daily Check:
Check boiler area
Check pressure gauge
Monthly Check:
Check vent piping and vent termination screen
Check air piping and air termination screen
Check relief valve
Check condensate drain system
Check any air vents on the system that no leaks
are present
Periodic Check:
Test low water cut-off (if used)
Reset low water cut-off button (if used)
Six Month Check:
Check boiler piping (gas and water) for leaks
• Check and clean anodes in buffer tank (if installed)
End of Season Months Check:
Shut boiler down (unless boiler used for domestic
hot water)
Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST
USER MAINTENANCE
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