COSMOGAS CSG 160

14 - MAINTENANCE

14.1 - Care and maintenance

This section must be brought to the attention of the user by the installer so that the user can make the necessary arrangements with a qualified service agency for the periodic care and maintenance of the boiler. User must check its boiler follow Table 14-1 column “User maintenance”.

The installer must also inform the user that the lack of proper care and maintenance of this boiler and any fuel burning equipment may result in a hazardous condition.

Installer should discuss contents of the

Section 13 (User’s section) with the user.

A trained and qualified service technician should perform the inspection listed in these instructions before each heating season and

WARNING!!!

WARNING!!!

Servicing, inspection and adjustment must be done by a trained technician in accordance with all applicable local and national codes. Improper servicing or adjustment could damage the boiler! Failure to comply with this warning can result in a fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life!

WARNING!!!

WARNING!!!

Never store combustible materials, gasoline or any product containing flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the boiler. Failure to comply with this warning can result in extensive property damage, severe personal injury or death!

Service and maintenance schedules

Service Technician User maintenance

Annual Startup:

- Address reported problems (Follow section 14.1.1);

- Check all piping for leaks (Follow section 14.1.2)

- Verify flue and air lines in good condition and sealed tight (Follow section 14.1.3);

- Check system water pressure/system piping/ expansion tank (Follow section 14.1.4);

- Check control settings (Follow section 14.1.5);

- Check ignition and flame sense electrodes (Follow section 14.1.6);

- Check wiring and connections (Follow section

14.1.7);

- Perform performance verification (Follow section

14.1.8);

- Flame inspection (Follow section 14.1.9);

- Check flame signal (Follow section 14.1.10);

- Clean the heat exchanger if flue temperature is more than 72°F (40°C) above return water temperature (Follow section 14.3).

- Clean condensate trap (Follow section 14.5).

- Check combustion air pressure (Follow section

12.8).

- Check relief valve (Follow section 14.1.11);

- Check for any air inside the domestic heat exchanger (Follow section 12.1.4);

- Check any domestic water softener if need any maintenance (follow softener’s manufacturer instructions)

Daily:

- Check boiler area (Follow section 14.1.12);

- Check pressure gauge (Follow section 14.1.13);

Monthly:

- Check vent piping (Follow section 14.1.14);

- Check air piping (Follow section 14.1.15);

- Check condensate drain system (Follow section

14.1.16);

Every six month:

- Check boiler piping (gas and water) for leaks

(Follow section 14.1.17);

End of season months:

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- Shut boiler down (unless boiler used for domestic hot water) (Follow section 14.1.18);