Section 7 - maintenance, 1 maintenance schedule, 2 spark ignitor – AERCO KC1000 Boiler equipped with C-More version 3.04 User Manual
Page 51: Warning, Caution, Table 7-1. maintenance schedule

MAINTENANCE
SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE
7.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The unit requires regular routine maintenance to 
keep up efficiency and reliability. For best opera-
tion and life of the unit, the following routine 
maintenance procedures should be carried out in 
the time periods specified in Table 7-1. 
 
Appendix J contains recommended spare parts 
lists for maintenance of the KC1000 Boiler. 
 
Table 7-1. Maintenance Schedule
Sect
Item
6
Mos.
12
Mos.
24
Mos.
Labor
Time
7.2 Spark
Ignitor
(GP-122435-S)
Inspect
Replace
15
mins.
7.3 Flame
Detector
(GM-123428)
Inspect Replace
15
mins.
7.4 Combustion
Adj.
Check Check
1 hr.
7.5 Testing
of
Safety Devices
Test
20
mins.
7.6 *Manifold
&
Tubes
Inspect
& clean
if
neces-
sary
4 hrs.
7.7 Water
Side
Inspection
Inspect 2
hr.
7.8 Condensate
Drain
Inspect
Inspect
& Clean
30
mins.
 
* Recommended only when unit will be run in an 
extreme condensing mode for prolonged periods 
of time. 
 
WARNING!
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, BEFORE 
SERVICING: 
(A) DISCONNECT THE AC SUPPLY BY 
TURNING OFF THE SERVICE SWITCH 
AND AC SUPPLY CIRCUIT BREAKER 
(B) SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE 
MANUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE PROVIDED 
WITH THE UNIT 
(C) ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL TO A 
SAFE TEMPERATURE TO PREVENT 
BURNING OR SCALDING
7.2 SPARK IGNITOR
The spark ignitor assembly (part no. 
GP-122435-S) is located in the body of the 
burner (see Figure 7.1). The ignitor may be 
HOT. Care should be exercised. It is easier to 
remove the ignitor from the unit after the unit has 
cooled to room temperature. 
 
To inspect/replace the Ignitor : 
 
1. Set 
the
ON/OFF switch on the control panel
to the OFF position and disconnect AC 
power from the unit.
2.
For access to the spark ignitor 
(GP-122435-S), remove the unit’s right side 
panel. Access can also be gained by 
removing the rear panels and condensate 
drainage system 
3. Disconnect the ignitor cable from the ignitor
extension. Remove the silicone ignitor plug 
from the burner shell by simultaneously 
twisting and pulling downward. 
4. Insert the ignitor removal tool into the burner
shell, where the ignitor plug was removed. 
Screw the outer barrel of the tool into the 
burner shell. Push the inner barrel up and fit 
the hexagonal end of the tool over the 
ignitor. Unscrew the ignitor from the burner 
head and then the tool from the burner shell. 
5. The ignitor is gapped at 1/8-inch. If there is a
substantial erosion of the spark gap or 
ground electrode, the ignitor should be re-
placed. If carbon build-up is present, clean 
the ignitor using fine emery cloth. Repeated 
carbon build-up on the ignitor is an indication 
that a check of the combustion settings is 
required (see Section 4 for Combustion 
Calibration). 
6. Prior to reinstalling the ignitor, an anti-seize
compound must be applied to the ignitor 
threads. 
CAUTION!
The ignitor must be removed and installed using 
the ignitor removal tool provided with the unit(s). 
Damage to the burner due to using a socket for 
removal and installation of the ignitor is not 
covered under warranty. 
7. Reinstall the ignitor assembly using the
ignitor removal tool. Do not over tighten the 
ignitor. A slight snugging up is sufficient. 
8. Reinstall the ignitor plug into the burner shell
by simultaneously twisting and pushing it into 
the shell. 
9. Reattach the ignitor cable to the extension
and verify that it “clicks” into place.
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