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CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
16.1. Service Technician
At least on an annual basis the following maintenance
should be performed by a qualied service technician:
General
• Attend to any reported problems.
• Inspect the interior of the boiler jacket area; clean
and vacuum if necessary.
• Clean the condensate drain assembly and ll with
fresh water.
• Check boiler uid pH on systems.
• Check for leaks, both inside and outside the unit:
water, gas, ue and condensate.
• Verify vent piping and air inlet piping are in good
condition, sealed tight and properly supported.
• Check boiler water pressure, piping and expansion
tank.
• Check control settings.
• Check ignition electrode (sand o any white oxide;
clean and reposition).
• Check ignition wiring and ground wiring.
• Check all control wiring and connections.
• Check burner ame pattern (stable and uniform).
• Check carbon monoxide detectors.
Additional items if combustion or performance is poor:
• Clean heat exchanger and ue ways.
• Remove burner assembly and clean burner head
using compressed air only.
Once the maintenance items are completed, review
the service with the owner.
16.2. Owner Maintenance
Periodically:
• Check the area around the unit.
• Check and remove any blockage from the combus-
tion air inlet and ventilation openings.
• Check the temperature and pressure gauges.
Monthly:
• Check vent piping.
• Check combustion air inlet piping.
• Check the pressure relief valve.
• Check the condensate drain system.
Every 6 months:
• Check boiler piping and gas supply piping for cor-
rosion or potential signs of leakage.
• Operate the pressure relief valve.
Follow the maintenance procedures given
throughout this manual. Failure to perform
the service and maintenance or follow the di-
rections in this manual can result in damage
to the PRESTIGE Solo or system components,
resulting in substantial property damage, se-
rious injury, or death.
WARNING