IBC DC Series User's Information Manual

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13USER’S INFORMATION MANUALDC/HC SERIES BOILERSMAINTENANCEDaily Maintenance• Check the surrounding area – inspect for water leaks in the general areaaround the boiler and boiler piping• Check the system pressure. The heating system pressure should not exceed25psi and not drop below 10psi in most applications. If the pressure is outsidethis normal range or if the water pressure fluctuates more than 2-3psi, contactyour qualified service technician for service.• Check the area around the boiler and the air intake opening for obstructionsand chemical contaminates.Monthly Maintenance• Check all the Daily Maintenance items.• For DC series boilers, check the domestic hot water temperature at the faucetto ensure the temperature is not too hot. If the temperature is too hot, youcan adjust the thermostatic mixing valve to a lower number, adjust the watertemperature with the boilers controller, or adjust the water temperature at thehot water tank. If these adjustments are not correcting the issue, call yourqualified service technician for service.• Check the pressure relief valve and discharge piping for signs of leakageor moisture. If water or moisture is found, contact your qualified servicetechnician as soon as possible for service.• Check the condensate trap and outlet pipe. The condensate trap shall be fullof water. The outlet hose may be connected to a condensate neutralizer, if so,check the pH of the water coming out of the neutralizer is above 6.0pH. If thepH is below 6.0 then the neutralizer will need to be re-charged or replaced.Contact your qualified service technician for service.Annual MaintenanceThe boiler must be inspected by your qualified service technician for the following:• Inspect the flue gas exhaust and air intake connections. All connectionsshould be tight and leak free.• Inspect flue gas exhaust piping, combustion air piping and terminations.• Inspect the boilers interior and vacuum if required.• Check for water, gas and condensate leaks in the boiler and around the boiler.• Check the condensate trap and clean if required. Re-fill the trap and re-installthe trap hook.• Check the water pressure, expansion tank and pumps.• Check the electrical connections.• Check the ignition electrode and remove oxidation from the electrode.Replace if necessary.• Check the gas valve and ignition cable.• Check the controller settings.• Check the burners flame. Should be a quick and quiet ignition across the fullburner.• If required, clean the heat exchanger and the burner.WARNINGAnnual Maintenance mustonly be done by a qualifiedservice technician.