Maintenance, Check fl ame signal, Review with owner – Lochinvar KNIGHT XL 801 User Manual
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Maintenance
Check fl ame signal
1. At
high
fi re the fl ame signal shown on the display should
be at least 10 microamps.
2. A lower fl ame signal may indicate a fouled or damaged
fl ame sense electrode. If cleaning the fl ame sense electrode 
does not improve, ground wiring is in good condition, 
and ground continuity is satisfactory, replace the fl ame 
sense electrode.
3. See Section 3 - Troubleshooting in the Knight XL Service
Manual for other procedures to deal with low fl ame 
signal.
Review with owner
1. Review the Knight XL User’s Information Manual with
the owner.
2. Emphasize the need to perform the maintenance schedule
specifi ed in the Knight XL User’s Information Manual 
(and in this manual as well).
3. Remind the owner of the need to call a licensed contractor
should the boiler or system exhibit any unusual behavior.
4. Remind the owner to follow the proper shutdown
procedure and to schedule an annual start-up at the 
beginning of the next heating season.
The boiler contains ceramic fiber 
materials. Use care when handling these 
materials per instructions in the Service 
Manual. Failure to comply could result in 
severe personal injury.
ƽ WARNING
Cleaning boiler heat exchanger
For recommended materials; including brush, appropriate 
extension(s), refractory cover, and detailed instructions see 
Table 12B - Heat Exchanger Cleaning Kits.
1. Shut
down
boiler:
• Follow the “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” instructions 
 for the boiler in Section 10 - Startup.
• Do not drain the boiler unless it will be exposed to 
 freezing temperatures. If using freeze prevention fl uid 
 in system, do not drain.
2. Allow time for the boiler to cool to room temperature if
it has been fi ring.
3. Remove the nuts securing the heat exchanger access cover
to the heat exchanger and set aside.
4. Remove the heat exchanger access cover, burner, and 
 
gas/air arm assembly.
6. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any accumulation on the
boiler heating surfaces. Do not use any solvent.
7. Brush the heat exchanger while dry using a nylon bristle
brush. Caution: DO NOT use a metal brush. Re-vacuum 
the heat exchanger.
8. Finish cleaning using a clean cloth dampened with warm
water. Rinse out debris with a low pressure water supply.
 9. Allow the heat exchanger to thoroughly dry.
10. Remove the fi eld supplied rear refractory cover from the 
back of the combustion chamber of the heat exchanger and 
reassemble. 
11. Close isolation valves on piping to isolate boiler from
system. Attach a hose to the boiler drain and fl ush boiler 
thoroughly with clean water by using purging valves to 
allow water to fl ow through the water make-up line to the 
boiler.
12. Perform start-up and check-out procedures in the Check
Flame and Combustion - Section 10 - Startup on pages 57 
and 59 of this manual.
13. Replace the access cover and restore boiler to operation.
Table 12B Heat Exchanger Cleaning Kits
Model
Kit
Number
Part
Number
Component
Description
400
KIT30063
CTN20005
Rear Refractory Cover
MSC20083*
Nylon 4" Wheel Brush*
MSC20084
3mm Allen Wrench
MSC20086
1/4" x 24" Drill Extension
501 - 801
KIT30064
CTN20005
Rear Refractory Cover
MSC20083*
Nylon 4" Wheel Brush*
MSC20085
1/4" x 12" Drill Extension
MSC20086
1/4" x 24" Drill Extension
* Do NOT use a metal brush. Only use 
the kit provided brush or an equivalent 
replacement nylon brush. 
ƽ CAUTION
Installation & Operation Manual
NOTICE
Rope gasket is intended for sealing combustion 
(FIG. 12-5). If damaged DO NOT reuse, the 
heat exchanger door must be replaced. Consult 
factory for replacement heat exchanger door 
(kit WTR3080 and WTR3086).
ROPE GASKET
CAUTION:
IF GASKET IS DAMAGED
DO NOT REUSE, THE HEAT EXCHANGER DOOR 
MUST BE REPLACED.
Figure 12-5 Rope Gasket - Heat Exchanger Door
5. Remove the condensate hose from the heat exchanger
end. Connect a fi eld supplied 3/4” diameter hose to 
a drain pan. Using fi eld supplied means, cover the 
refractory in the back of the combustion chamber of the 
heat exchanger.
