Specifications

Maintenance
Most reputable boiler suppliers oer service contracts to ensure an optimum operation and long life of the
boiler. Some boilers have an automatic system alarm that is sent to a service engineer via SMS messaging on
a mobile phone. Quality boiler suppliers report very low failure rates and most problems are solved within
minutes, remotely without callout. Boilers should be serviced on a regular basis, normally once per year. Ash
will require removal on a regular basis; this will depend on the size of the ash bin and how often the boiler is
used. Empty it more frequently to start with and you will get to know how full the ash bin becomes. You can
then adjust the frequency based on your experiences. For boilers that do not have automatic heat exchanger
cleaning apply the same principles as for the ash bin following the manufacturer’s guidelines. Always keep
the area near the boiler free of clutter. Items leaning up against the boiler or obstructing air paths increase
the risk of re and may impact on the boiler eciency. Ensure the air intake path is kept clear and free from
debris. Where air is taken from a dedicated vent into the boiler room ensure that this is kept free of blockages
and that it is not inadvertently closed up or blocked by accident. Ensure that the ue is not obstructed in
any way. Problems often occur where ues are near hedgerows and plants / trees are close to the ue. Also
be aware of nesting animals that might obstruct the outlet of the ue if the boiler is not used for extended
periods of time.
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