Startup And Adjustments; Preliminary Inspections - American Standard TGBWF090A93AVA Installation Manual

4.0 Start-Up and Adjustment
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WARNING
!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE VENTING SYSTEM
BEING PLACED INTO OPERATION COULD
RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR
DEATH.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE
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WARNING
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
FAILURE TO FOLLOW STARTUP AND CHECK-
OUT PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Boiler Label
The boiler is shipped with a label on the front of the
unit that includes operating instructions. Read all of
the information on the label before starting the boiler.
Figure 57 - Boiler label
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING
: if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the pilot.
Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell
next to the floor because some gas is
heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
- Do not try to light any appliance.
- Do not touch any electric switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information
above on this label.
2. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance.
3. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition
device which automatically lights the pilot.
Do not try to light the pilot by hand.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
1. Turn off all electric power to the
appliance if service is to be performed.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
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C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the
gas control knob. Never use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn by
hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
5. Open the manual ON/OFF valve located
in the supply gas line.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas including near the
floor. If you do smell gas, STOP!
Follow "B" in the safety information above
on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to
next step.
7. Set thermostat to desired setting.
8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
9. Turn the boiler ON/OFF switch to ON.
The boiler will begin to function
automatically.
If the appliance will not operate, follow
the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To
Appliance" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
3. Turn the boiler ON/OFF switch to OFF
4. Close the manual ON/OFF valve located
in the supply line

4.1 Preliminary Inspections

System Start-Up and Adjustment must be carried out
by qualifi ed installers.
The following checks must be made at Start-Up and
whenever maintenance or service is performed:
With gas and electrical power "OFF"
1. Verify the boiler system is fi lled with water
and make sure all the air in the boiler and the
system has been vented.
2. Verify there are no water leaks in the boiler or
system.
3. Verify the electrical system is properly con-
nected and grounded.
4. Visually inspect the venting system for proper
size, horizontal pitch and vent termination,
and determine there is no blockage or restric-
tion, leakage, corrosion and other defi ciencies
which could cause and unsafe condition.
5. Determine that the chimney or vent is accepta-
ble to the authority having jurisdiction.
6. Make sure there are no combustible materials
or fl ammable liquids in the same room with
the boiler.
7. Open the manual On/Off valve, located in the
supply gas line. See Figure 22. Check all gas
connections for leaks with a soapy solution -
DO NOT CHECK WITH AN OPEN FLAME.
Figure 58
Figure 59