Operating instructions
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11.1 Beginning of Each Heating Season
• Check boiler area is free from combustible materials, 
gasoline, and other ammable vapors and liquids.
• Visually inspect combustion air and vent piping for 
proper operation. Check for and remove any obstruction 
to ow of combustion air or vent gases. Immediately 
repair or replace pipe showing deterioration or leakage. 
Reassemble per instructions in section 6. Ensure proper 
reassembly and resealing of system.
• Visually inspect condensate drain line for proper 
operation. Checking for deteriorated or plugged 
condensate drain line. Verify condensate trap drains 
freely. 
• Test safety relief valve for proper operation. Refer to 
valve manufacturer's instructions packaged with relief 
valve.
• Examine ue passages in heat exchanger, burner, 
condensate lines, and cleaning (if necessary) by following 
instructions in “Annual Examination and Cleaning of Boiler 
Components” in this section.
• Circulator pump and combustion air blower motor 
furnished with boiler are permanently lubricated from 
factory and require no further lubrication. Lubricate eld 
sourced pumps and/or motors according to pump and/or 
motor manufacturer’s instruction.
• Check following components are operating properly and 
are free of blockages or obstructions: 
• air vent;
• check venturi air inlet for blockage and clean as 
required;
• verify pressure test port cap and combustion test port 
are in place;
• return temperature sensor clip must be securely 
seated on pipe; Check boiler for any sign of leaks.
• Check low water cutoff using user interface.
• Check operation by pressing test button on low water 
cutoff.
• "Low Water" LED should illuminate and burner 
should shut down. 
• Should get error message on User Interface 
(E36).
• Every 5 years remove low water cutoff. Reinstall 
after cleaning.
• Every 10 years replace low water cutoff.
• Check ame signal with user interface. Should be 8 micro 
amps at 100% ring rate ( High re).
• Visual inspection of ame through sight glass. Burner 
should be fully illuminated. See gures 11-1 & 11-2.
• Check heating system expansion tank.
CAUTION
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing 
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and 
dangerous operation. 
! 
NOTICE
Verify proper operation after servicing.
NOTICE
Perform regular service and maintenance by 
qualied service agency at least once every 12 
months to assure safe, trouble free operation and 
maximum efciency.
FIGURE 11-1 Sight Glass - 050/075/100/150/200 
MBH
DANGER
Before servicing, turn off electrical power to boiler 
at service switch. Close manual gas valve to turn 
gas supply OFF to boiler. Failure to comply will 
result in death or serious injury.
! 
FIGURE 
11-2 Sight Glass - 299 MBH
Sight Glass
Sight Glass
11 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING










