5MAINTENANCESuggested MinimumMaintenance Schedule:Regular service by a qualified service agency andmaintenance must be performed to ensure maximumheater operating efficiency. Maintenance as outlinedbelow may be performed by the owner.Yearly (Beginning of each heatingseason):1. Annual service call by qualified service agency.2. Visually check top of vent for soot. Call serviceperson to clean. Some sediment at bottom of ventis normal.3. Visually inspect venting system for proper func-tion, deterioration or leakage.4. Check that heater area is free from combustiblematerials, gasoline, and other flammable vaporsand liquids.5. Check for and remove any obstruction to the flowof combustion or ventilation air to heater.6. Follow pre-start-up check in the Initial Start-upsection.7. Visually inspect burner flame. Should see lightblue flame. Visually inspect hot surface igniter fordamage, cracking or debris build-up.8. Check operation of safety devices. Refer to manu-facturer’s instructions.9. Follow oil-lubricating instructions on circulator (ifrequired). Over-oiling will damage circulator.Water-lubricated circulators do not need oiling.10. To avoid potential of severe burn, DO NOT RESTHANDS ON OR GRASP PIPES. Use a light touch- return piping will heat up quickly.11. Check blower and blower motor. Clean and oil asnecessary.12. Check for piping leaks around circulators, reliefvalves and other fittings. Repair, if found. DO NOTuse petroleum based stop leak.13. Check air filter and replace if necessary.Daily:1. Check that heater area is free from combustiblematerials, gasoline, and other flammable vaporsand liquids.2. Check for and remove any obstruction to the flowof combustion or ventilation air to heater.Monthly:1. Check for piping leaks around circulators, mixingvalves, relief valves, and other fittings. If found,repair at once. DO NOT use petroleum-based stopleak compounds.2. Visually inspect burner flame.3. Visually inspect venting system for proper func-tion, deterioration or leakage.4. Check air vents for leakage.Quarterly:1. Check relief valve. Refer to manufacturer’sinstructions on valve.2. Test low water cut-off, if used. Refer to manufac-turer’s instructions.3. Check the air filter; replace if necessary.