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Maintenance, Check fl ame signal, Review with owner – Lochinvar Kight XL 400-801 User Manual

Page 53: Cleaning boiler heat exchanger

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Maintenance

(continued)

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 Outdoor Knight

XL Service Manual for other procedures to deal with low
fl ame signal.

Review with owner

1. Review the Outdoor Knight XL User’s Information

Manual with the owner.

2. Emphasize the need to perform the maintenance schedule

specifi ed in the Outdoor 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 9B - Heat Exchanger Cleaning Kits.

1. Shut

down

boiler:

• Follow the “To Turn Off Gas to Appliance” instructions
for the boiler in Section 7 - 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 ambient 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 7 - Startup on pages 35
and 37 of this manual.

13. Replace the access cover and restore boiler to operation.

Table 9B 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

NOTICE

Rope gasket is intended for sealing combustion
(FIG. 9-5). 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:

I

F GASKET IS DAMAGED

DO NOT

REUSE, THE HEAT EXCHANGER DOOR

MUST BE REPLACED.

Figure 9-5 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.

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