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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 that the condensate drain system goes to
the loor drain.
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
directions in this manual can result in dam-
age to the INSTINCT or system components,
resulting in substantial property damage, se-
rious injury, or death.
• Where air for combustion is taken direct-
ly from inside the property. It is essential
this air supply is free from obstruciton.
Failure to supply adequate air for combus-
tion may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
DANGER
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