Unit installation
CARE
OF THE
BOILER WHEN
NOT IN USE
When
the
boiler
is out of
service
for an
extended period
of
time,
carefully
and
thoroughly clean
the
smoke pipe,
chimney,
firebox
and any
part which
has
been
in
contact with
hot
gases. This
is
extremely important
as
rusting
and
corrosion occur when
the
boiler
is
idle.
REPLACING
THE HOT
WATER COILS
The
rear casing panel
of
your boiler must
be
removed
to
gain access
to the hot
water coils mounting plates.
It is
necessary
to
remove
the
smoke pipes
before
removing
the
rear panel. (ENSURE THAT
NO
FIRE
IS
PRESENT
AND
POWER DISCONNECTS
ARE OFF
BEFORE REMOVING SMOKE PIPES).
The
water must
be
drained
from
the
boiler before removing coil mounting plates, ensure
the
water supply
to the
coils
is off
before removing.
Two
openings
are
provided
in
your
boiler
for hot
water
coils.
CLEANING
AND
SERVICING (WOOD SECTION)
It
is
necessary
to
remove
ash and
occasionally brush
the
inner surfaces with
a
wire brush
and
check
the
smoke pipe
for
ash or
creosote
as
necessary. Leave
2" of ash in the
wood firebox when cleaning,
to aid in
combustion.
IMPORTANT:
Fire
can be
caused
by
improper storage
of
ashes containing dormant
hot
coals. Store
ashes
in a
tightly covered metal container.
DO NOT
place other waste
in
this container.
VERY
IMPORTANT:
Replace
all
damaged
or
worn gaskets before reassembling. Fire door gaskets
and
seals
must
be
maintained
in
good condition
for
safe
operation.
CLEANING
AND
SERVICING (OIL SECTION)
IT
IS
HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
THAT
A
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
(REGULARLY
ENGAGED
IN
THE
HEATING
TRADE)
BE
EMPLOYED
TO
DO THE
CLEANING
AND
SERVICING.
Your Benjamin
"CC500"
boiler
is
equipped
with
one of
the
most
modern molded
combustion
chambers available.
However,
it is
easily damaged
and
care must
be
taken handling
it. To
remove
the
chamber, (see diagram
right}
first
remove
the oil
burner
(8)
from
the
three mounting studs, then remove
the
combustion chamber access panel
(6) by
means
of two
nuts
and
bolts.
Use
extreme care when removing
the
panel,
as the
combustion chamber
is
mounted
on
the
rear
of the
panel.
The
combustion chamber
is
removed
by
loosening
the
bolt
on the
metal clamping ring
(13),
releasing
the
combustion chamber.
The new
combustion chamber
is
installed
by
reversing
the
order
of
removal.
(INSPECT
ALL
INNER
SURFACES
AND
BAFFLES,
CLEAN
BEFORE
REPLACING.)
At
least once
a
year
(preferably
at
the end
of
the
heating season), thoroughly clean
the
inner surfaces
of the
boiler,
the
flue
passages,
flue
pipe
and
chimneys.
It is
recommended that
a
properly equipped service technician
do
this job.
Once yearly
or as
necessary, remove
the oil
burner
by
means
of
three nuts. Inspect
and
service
the
burner. Remove
the
oil
chamber access panel
by
means
of
four
nuts.
It may be
necessary
to
remove
the
combustion
baffles
10
and
14
by
means
of 2
screws (12). Clean
the
inner
surfaces
with
a
wire brush.
(DO NOT
USE
A
WIRE
BRUSH
ON
THE
COMBUSTION
CHAMBER,
DAMAGE
WILL
RESULT.)
Also
inspect
the
smoke
pipe
and
flue
for ash or
creosote buildup
and
clean
if
necessary.
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