Installation Manual

7. ROUTINE (ANNUAL) SERVICING
To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the boiler it is necessary to carry out
routine servicing at regular intervals. Servicing must be carried out at least once per year. The
frequency of the servicing will depend upon the particular operating conditions.
It is the law that any service work must be carried out by competent qualified persons.
NB: When servicing ensure that the gas and electrical supplies to the boiler are isolated before
any work starts.
Hazardous materials are not used in the construction of the C36 and C36P Combi. However, due
care should be taken when handling boiler components.
All joints should be checked for soundness after servicing and before firing the appliance.
After servicing complete the Gas Boiler Commissioning Checklist - Service Interval Record
(Chapter 10). These forms (Chapter 10) should be kept in a safe place for the life of the
boiler.
PLEASE NOTE: During routine servicing, and after any maintenance or change of part of
the combustion circuit, the following must be checked:
y The integrity of the flue systems and flue joints, as described in Section 4.4
y The integrity of the boiler combustion circuit and the relevant seals
y The operational (working) gas inlet pressure at maximum rate, as described in
Section 5.8
y The gas rate, as described in Section 5.9
y The combustion performance, as described in Section 5.7
7.1 Pre-Service Checks
It is recommended that an inspection should be carried out prior to shutting down the unit
for servicing. Remove the front cover by removing the screws retaining the top and
bottom. The following items should be observed:
a. Smooth starting and running of the blower.
b. Smooth lighting of the burner.
c. Check for leakage of gas, gas/air or combustion products.
d. Check for condensate leaks.
e. Check for water soundness.
f. Inspect the flue vent and air intake pipework. Joints must be sound and all
pipework well bracketed.
g. Check that there is a steady fall back to the boiler from the flue pipe to allow
condensate to run back into the boiler.
h. With the boiler operating at a low return temperature (i.e. less than 50
o
C) check
that the condensate flows freely from the condensate line.
7.2 Recommended Routine Service
a. Remove the outer case by first removing the securing screws at the top and
bottom of the appliance.
b. Remove the burner head (Section 8.6) and inspect the burner appearance. Black
markings or other discoloration's on the gauze indicate too much gas or a lack of
air possibly due to a blocked air inlet. Any breakage's or damage to the burner
mesh indicate the burner must be replaced.
c. If necessary clean the burner with a mild
household detergent and rinse under a
hot running tap.
WD388/0/2004 Chapter 7 : Servicing The Keston C36 Combi & C36P Combi Boilers
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