BOULTER BOILERSEco-System PAGE 37
8:1 MAINTENANCE
A boiler fired with Class C Oil should only require
attentions once each year.
8:1.1 General Inspection
With the Boiler operating, inspect for signs of
unsatisfactory operation, i.e. leakage of
combustion products, leakage of oil, or unusual
noises from the pump or motor.
Check the commissioning list if it is your
attendance to the appliance. Is there a reason why
the Boiler might fail after you leave?
It is useful to measure the combustion date, i.e.
CO2, Smoke No. and flue gas temperature, and a
check on the oil pressure, prior to carrying out
maintenance work.
8:1.2 Maintenance Procedure
Switch off electrical supply at the MAINS
ISOLATING SWITCH.
OIL TANK
De-sludge oil tank (if necessary), and draw of any
accumulated water.
Check the correct grade of oil is being used.
FILTERS
Inspect and clean all oil filters. Change paper
elements for new.
BURNER
Turn off the oil cock and disconnect the flexible oil
hose from the oil cock.
Remove burner and clean thoroughly, the burner
draught tube, the electrodes and generally the
head assembly. CHANGE the nozzle for one with
the specified make, oil rate, spray pattern and
angle.
Inspect the ignition electrodes for crazing in the
porcelain. Replace if there are signs of
deterioration.
A dirty fan impeller can impair the performance of
a burner, inspect and clean if necessary.
Inspect photocell, if badly discoloured, change it.
Inspect the flexible oil hose for leaks or
discolouration. Use only replacement flexible oil
hoses that are detailed in the spare parts section of
this manual.
BOILER
The Boilers are serviced from the front.
Remove flue inspection cover/s, and baffles, and
clean all heat transfer surfaces and baffles.
Replace any damaged or unserviceable parts with
manufacturers proprietary parts.
Inspect flue and air ducts for deterioration of seals,
and repair if necessary. Re-lubricate with a mild
detergent when refitting.
Refit parts and inspect seals etc. which should be
replaced if required.
COMBUSTION TESTS
Fit combined air bleed manifold and 0-300psi (0-20
bar) pressure gauge to the appropriate oil pump
connection, and replace burner.
Switch on the electric supply to the boiler.
When the burner motor starts, on one pipe
systems, it may be necessary to temporarily open
the air bleed screw on the test manifold.
Once the burner is firing check and if necessary
adjust the oil pressure.
Carry out combustion checks by inserting probes
into sampling points provided or at the flue outlet.
Check the Smoke No., if clean wait 10 minutes and
measure CO
2.
Adjust the air shutter (see fig 8.2a), if necessary,
open to reduce CO
2, close to increase CO2.
If the air shutter is adjusted, re-check the Smoke
No.
Check the flue gas temperature.
The figures should agree with data in Boiler
Commissioning Data, Section 3.
FINAL CHECKS
Check lockout function, either remove photocell
and cover it, or remove solenoid coil, to simulate
flame failure. Reinstate components and press
lockout reset button.
Check that the control thermostat is operating
when the set temperature is reached.
Check the operation of the limit thermostat if
possible.
Reset Limit thermostat once appliance
temperature has dropped sufficiently.
Complete a maintenance report and give the
customer a copy, retaining a copy for your records.