Lochinvar 1.5 Boiler User Manual


 
2 Maintenance schedule
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ƽ WARNING
Follow the maintenance procedures given throughout this manual. Failure to perform the service and
maintenance or follow the directions in this manual could result in damage to the boiler or system, resulting
in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
Service technician
(see the Crest Service Manual)
General:
• Address reported problems, if any
• Inspect interior; clean and vacuum if
necessary;
• Clean condensate trap and fill with fresh
water
Check for leaks (water, gas, flue,
condensate)
• Verify flue and air lines in good condition
and sealed tight
Check system water pressure/system
piping/expansion tank
• Check control settings
Check ignition and flame sense
electrodes (sand off any deposits; clean
and reposition)
• Check wiring and connections
Perform start-up checkout and
performance verification per Section 9.
• Flame inspection (stable, uniform)
• Check both flame signals (at least 10
microamps at high fire)
Clean the heat exchanger
Test low water cutoff (reference the
Crest Service Manual).
If combustion or performance
indicate need:
• Clean heat exchanger
Remove and clean burner using
compressed air only
• Clean the blower wheel
ANNUAL START-UP
Owner maintenance
(see pages 6 - 8 for detailed instructions)
Daily
• Check boiler area
Check pressure/temperature
gauge
Monthly
• Check vent piping
• Check air piping
Check air and vent termination
screens
• Check relief valve
• Check condensate drain system
Every
6 months
• Test low water cutoff
• Reset button (low water cutoff)
Check boiler piping (gas and
water) for leaks
• Operate relief valve
End
of season
months
Shut boiler down (unless boiler
used for domestic hot water)
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