If A Long Shutdown Is Required - PEERLESS WV Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

2. To thoroughly clean the boiler it must be brushed
down from the top. Alternatively, for limited space or
minimum clearance to combustible installations,
cleaning the heat exchanger from the combustion
chamber side is acceptable. If unit is extremely dirty, it
may be necessary to brush from both directions. The
target wall is made of a soft ceramic fiber. Care must
be taken not to damage this material during cleaning.
3. Remove any scale or soot from the combustion
chamber area by vacuum cleaning or any other
available means.
Burner mounting plate must be
NOTICE
opened to facilitate this operation.
4. Replace oil burner and flue collector cover plate
making sure all gaskets are in place.
5. Replace jacket top panel.
All cover plates, enclosures, and
NOTICE
guards must be maintained in place
at all times, except during
maintenance and servicing.
6. Inspect venting system.
G. IF A LONG SHUTDOWN IS REQUIRED
1. To take boiler out of service if the boiler and system
are not to be used when temperatures are below
freezing:
a. Drain the boiler and system completely and shut
off make-up water supply.
b. Open main line power disconnect switch to
boiler. Remove the fuses or secure the switch so
that the power cannot be turned on accidentally.
2. Be certain that the boiler and system are refilled
before returning to service.
Always keep the manual fuel supply
CAUTION
valve shut off if the burner is shut
down for an extended period of time.
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