Instinct Installation Manual

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WARNING
CHAPTER 16 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
16.1. Service Technician
At least on an annual basis the following maintenance
should be performed by a qualified service technician:
General
• Attend to any reported problems.
• Inspect the interior of the boiler jacket area; clean
and vacuum if necessary.
• Clean the condensate drain assembly and fill with
fresh water.
• Check boiler fluid pH on systems.
• Check for leaks, both inside and outside the unit:
wat
er , gas , flue and condensat e .
• Verify vent piping and air inlet piping are in good
condition, sealed tight and pr oper ly suppor t ed .
• Check boiler water pressure, piping and expansion
tank.
• Check control settings.
• Check ignition electrode (sand off any white oxide;
clean and reposition).
• Check ig nition wir ing and g r ound wir ing .
• Check all control wiring and connections.
• Check burner flame pattern (stable and uniform).
• Check carbon monoxide detector operation.
• Check combustion levels (refer to start up procedure
on page 71 and Table 6 on page 74).
Additional items if combustion or performance is poor:
• Clean heat exchanger and flue ways.
• Remove burner assembly and clean burner head
using compressed air only.
Once the maintenance items are completed, review
the
service with the o wner .
16.2. Owner Maintenance
Periodically:
• Check the area around the unit.
• Check and remove any blockage from the combus-
tion air inlet and v entilation openings .
• Check the t emperatur e and pressur e gauges .
M on thly :
• Check v ent piping .
• Check combustion air inlet piping .
• Check the pressure relief valve.
• Check the condensate drain system.
Every 6 months:
• Check boiler piping and gas supply piping for
corrosion or potential signs of leakage.
• Operate the pressure relief valve.
• Check carbon monoxide detector operation.
Follow the maintenance procedures given
throughout this manual. Failure to perform the
service and maintenance or follow the directions
in this manual can result in damage to the
INSTINCT or system components, resulting in
substantial property damage, serious injury, or
death.
DANGER
• Where air for combustion is taken directly
from inside the property. It is essential this
air supply is free from obstruciton. Failure to
supply adequate air for combustion may result
in serious injury or death.
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