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OIL
BOILER
/ BURNER
CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
OIL
BOILER
CLEANING:
I.
Shut off all electrical power to the boiler / burner and shut off fuel oil supply.
2. Remove the vent pipe from the top of the boiler.
Inspect the pipe and chimney for signs of corrosion and
deterioration.
Clean out the base of the chimney.
If the vent pipe shows any signs of corrosion or
deterioration,
replace it immediately.
If chimney damage or deterioration
is discovered,
contact a
c0mpet_nt
professional.
3.
Remove the top jacket panel screws (5), the brass wing nuts (2) holding the flue collector top, and then
the flue collector top. Inspect the gasket on the underside
of the flue collector and replace as necessary.
4.
Befbre beginning
to clean the flue passageways,
ensure that the combustion
chamber blanket is covered.
If the blanket is not covered prior to cleaning,
replace the blanket once cleaning is completed.
5. Now with access to the flue passageways,
remove the soot from the fireside surfaces by brushing
diagonally
through the flue passages
(see drawing below).
Brushing
can be made easier by cutting the
end of the flue brush offand
inserting it into a drill. When brushing,
care should be taken so as not to
damage the target wall with the flue brush.
6. Carefully
vacuum the soot accumulations
from the combustion
chamber
area, being particularly
careful
to not damage any of the refractory
or blanket insulation.
To gain access to the combustion
chamber first
double check that the shut offvalve
on the fuel oil line is closed and then disconnect
the fuel oil line.
Then open the swing door by simply removing
the whiz lock nut holding the door shut.
7. Now inspect the target wall, fire door refractory,
and combustion
chamber blanket (when included) for
cracking
and deterioration.
If there is any signs of cracking or deterioration,
replace the refractory
or
blanket before reassembling
the burner / front plate.
8. Inspect the door's braided gasket for wear and damage.
Replace when necessary with braided gasket of
the same material and size. See repairs parts section of this manual.
9. Now inspect and clean the oil burner.
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IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
KEEP
YOUR
BOILER
AND THE AREA AROUND
IT CLEAN
NEVER
BURN REFUSE
OR ANY MATERIAL
OTHER
THAN THE SPECIFIED
FUEL IN
YOUR BOILER
[lAVE
YOUR
BOILER
C|IECKED
EACH
YEAR
BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN
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