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Routine Maintenance Schedule
The schedule below is specifically designed for the homeowner.
Please read pages 2 and 3 before proceeding.
Beginning each heating season:
Call a qualified service technician to perform
annual service.
Daily during heating season:
Check that boiler area is free from combusti-
ble materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Weekly during heating season:
Check for and remove any obstructions to flow
of combustion or ventilation air to boiler.
Check that breeching is attached between
boiler and chimney. If breeching is loose or
damaged, immediately turn off switch on
boiler and call service technician to repair.
Check for oil leaks in oil piping and around
burner. If found, immediately call qualified
service technician to correct situation.
Check for water leaks in boiler and piping;
also check for leaks around tankless heater
plate, if installed. If found, immediately call
service technician to repair.
End of heating season:
If tankless heater is installed, boiler will
continue to operate. Check for the following:
- All daily and weekly instructions listed on
this page must be followed.
- Burner motor may have to be oiled. Some
motors are permanently lubricated and do
not need additional oil. Check for oiling
instructions on burner or motor.
Boiler shutdown:
Do not drain boiler unless exposure to
freezing temperatures will occur.
Always keep manual fuel supply shut off if
burner is shut down for an extended period of
time.
a. Turn off switch at boiler and any external
switch to boiler.
b. Close fuel valves.
c. Turn off water feed valve.
d. Cover burner to protect from dust and
dampness.
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