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Operation and start-up instructions – A.O. Smith HW 610 User Manual

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WARNING

After placing boiler into operation, the ignition system safety shutoff

device must be tested by the following test method.

1. Reset High Limit Temperature Control to lowest setting.

(See figure 2 on page 8).

2. Reset System Controller to maximum setting, causing a call for heat

and allowing unit to run until High Limit Temperature Control trips.

3. Resetting the High Limit Temperature Control to a higher setting,

unit should run.

4. Reset System Controller and High Limit Temperature Control to

desired temperature. If unit fails to run, see Trouble-Shooting in

this manual.

Before operating the boiler, the entire system must be filled with

water, purged of air and checked for leaks. Do not use Stop Leak

or other boiler compounds. The gas piping should also be leak

tested.

Any safety devices including low water cutoffs used in conjunction

with this boiler should receive periodic (every six months) inspection

to assure proper operation. A low water cutoff device of the float

type should be flushed every six months. All relief valves should be

inspected and manually operated at least twice a year.

IMPORTANT

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A QUALIFIED PERSON PERFORM

THE INITIAL FIRING OF THE BOILER. AT THIS TIME THE

USER SHOULD NOT HESITATE TO ASK THE INDIVIDUAL

ANY QUESTIONS WHICH HE MAY HAVE IN REGARD TO THE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIT.

FILLING THE SYSTEM

1. Fast fill system through bypass until pressure approaches

desired system pressure. Close bypass valve and permit

pressure to be established by the pressure reducing valve.

2. Vent all high points in system to purge system of air.

If pressure bleeding of system is desired, install valves as shown in

Figure 7 on page 14.

Where cast iron radiation and motorized valves are used, conventional

system pressure and installation practices should be followed.

Provisions should be made to permit manual venting of radiators

or convectors.

PRECAUTIONS

If the unit is exposed to the following, do not operate boiler until all

corrective steps have been made by a qualified serviceman:

1. Flooding to level of burner or controls or higher.

2. Exposure to fire.

3. If damaged.

4. Firing without water.

5. Sooting.

CAUTION

SHOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR OR THE GAS SUPPLY

FAIL TO SHUT OFF, DO NOT TURN OFF OR DISCONNECT

THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE PUMP. INSTEAD,

SHUTOFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT A LOCATION EXTERNAL TO

THE APPLIANCE.

PILOT AND MAIN BURNER

To maintain safe operation of the boiler, check the pilot and the main

burner once every six months for proper flame characteristics.

1. MAIN BURNER

The main burner, Figure 34, should display the following

characteristics:

• Provide complete combustion of gas.

• Cause rapid ignition and carryover of flame across entire burner.

• Give reasonably quiet operation during ignition, burning and

extinction.

• Cause no excessive lifting of flame from burner ports.

If the proceeding burner characteristics are not evident, check for

accumulation of lint or other foreign material that restricts or blocks

the air openings to the burner or boiler.

Also check for good flow of combustion and ventilating air to the unit.

Maintain a clear area around the boiler at all times.

FIGURE 34.

The boiler should be periodically inspected by a qualified servicer

for continuous safe operation.

Qualified servicers should follow this procedure when the boiler’s

burners need cleaning.

1. Turn off the electrical power and close the main manual gas

shutoff valve. See L&O instructions on pages 43 and 44.

• Allow boiler parts to cool before disassembly.

2. Remove main burner manifold assembly from boiler.

• Refer to parts list supplied with this manual for

disassembly aid.

3. Remove any loose foreign material such as dust or lint with

a vacuum. Check all ports, orifices, and air openings for

blockage. Dislodge any foreign material causing blockage.

Remove any soot or carbon deposits with a rag making sure

to remove any lint left on burner by vacuuming again.

OPERATION AND START-UP INSTRUCTIONS