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GENERAL INSTRUCTION FOR SEASONAL START UP AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 16 - Gas Burner Flame
The main burner flame should form a sharp blue inner
mantel with no yellow.
Figure 17 - Gas Burner Pilot
15.
Start boiler to insure proper operating condition.
16.
Keep area around boiler clean and free of combustible
materials such as gasoline, paints, paint thinner and
other such flammable vapors and liquids.
17.
The free flow of combustion and ventilating air to boiler
and boiler room must not be restricted or blocked.
18.
Some circulators require periodic servicing. These
circulators usually have oil cups or openings at each
end of the motor and one for the shaft bearing. Put
about one teaspoon of SAE 20 or 30 non-detergent
motor oil in each opening twice per year. DO NOT
OVER OIL. Follow manufacturer's instructions attached
to circulator. When oil cups or holes are not provided,
bearings are either permanently lubricated or water
lubricated.
Visually check the main burners and pilot flame at
the start of each heating season and again midway
through the season.
A. Check the burner throats and burner orifices for lint
and dust obstructions. See Figure 15.
B. The main burner flame should have a well defined
inner blue mantel with a lighter blue outer mantel.
See Figure 16.
C. The pilot flame should envelop 3/8" (0.95 cm)
to 1/2" (1.27 cm) of the tip of the pilot sensing
device. See Figure 17.
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