Review with Owner. TRIANGLE TUBE Prestige (PS)

Maintenance Procedures

14. Attach a hose to the boiler drain valve and flush the boiler thoroughly with fresh water by using the purge valves to allow water to enter through the make-up water line to the boiler.

15. Once the boiler has been completely flushed, return the boiler and system piping back to operation.

16. Perform the required startup and checkout procedures as outlined on pages 37 to 57.

Review With Owner

Ensure the owner understands the importance to perform the maintenance schedule specified in this manual.

Remind the owner of the importance to call a licensed contractor should the unit or system exhibit any unusual behavior.

Handling Previously Fired Combustion Chamber Insulation

WARNING

The combustion chamber insulation contains ceramic fibers, which are classified as a possible human carcinogen.

When exposed to extremely high temperatures, the ceramic fibers, which contain crystalline silica, can be converted into cristobalite.

Avoid Breathing and Contact with Skin and Eyes

When removing or repairing the combustion chamber insulation follow these precaution measures:

1. Use a NIOSH approved respirator which meets OSHA requirements for cristobalite dust, similar to N95. Contact NIOSH at

1-800-356-4676 or on the web at www.cdc.gov/niosh for latest recommendations.

2. Wear long sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves and eyes protection.

3. Assure adequate ventilation.

4. Wash with soap and water after contact.

5. Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other laundry and rinse washing machine thoroughly.

6. Discard used insulation in an air tight plastic bag.

NIOSH Stated First Aid:

Eye/Skin: Immediately irrigate

Breathing: Clean fresh air

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