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COMMERCIAL HVAC PROgRAM
Boiler Maintenance Checklist
Most property owners and maintenance managers know that i they
want reliable
operation o their buildings heating system, they must pay close
attention to
boiler maintenance. However, the importance o boiler maintenance
goes beyondreliability. Conducting regular maintenance also reduces
boiler operating and
energy costs, improves saety, and extends the lie o the boiler.
Do not wait
or your equipment to ail; long-term maintenance issues will
result i regularly
scheduled maintenance is not perormed.
The ollowing is a guide or perorming preventative maintenance on
an
established schedule. Consult the manuacturers manual or the
recommended
schedule o maintenance specic to your boiler. I possible, save a
copy o the
boiler startup/inspection manual on le so you can reer to it
later.
Report any problems to your service technician. Service should
be perormed by
a qualied installer or service agency trained and licenced to do
maintenance.
Daily maintenance:
Check the foor under and around the boiler
or leaking water.
Ensure the boiler area is unobstructed and ree
o any combustible materials.
Check pressure and/or temperature readings
to ensure they are within the designed range.
Look or any service codes or errors on the display
panel (i applicable). Write down any error codesand provide them
to your service contractor.
Ensure the vent termination is not blocked with
snow, ice, or debris.
Check to ensure the combustion air opening
is unobstructed.
Check or any unusual noises or vibrations.
Monthly maintenance:
Visually check the fue gas vent piping and combustion
air piping or any signs o blockage, leakage or
deterioration.
Inspect the boiler relie valve and the relie valve
discharge pipe or signs o weeping or leakage.
Check the condensate drain system (drain line,
PVC ttings and drain trap) or blockages
(condensing boilers).
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Periodic maintenance (as required):
Visually inspect boiler hydronic piping or leaks.
Inspect burner fame (i possible). I fame appearance
changes rom the norm then corrective action
should be taken.
Have low water cuto tested to ensure
device is working properly. Low water cuto
is a device used to ensure water levels within
the boiler do not drop below manuacturers
recommended levels.
Annual service technician maintenance at start-up or when
necessary:
The annual servicing should be perormed by a qualied installer
or service agency trained and licenced to do maintenance
on your boiler.
Thoroughly inspect heating system and address
any problems.
Inspect and clean the boiler heat exchanger.
Check all boiler wiring and connections.
Check water PH levels.
Inspect condensate system and clean and fush
as necessary.
Inspect and clean burner assembly (including
ignitor and fame sensor).
Inspect venting system or blockage, corrosion
or deterioration and ensure all joint and pipe
connections are tight.
Inspect air inlet and vent terminations to ensure
they are clear and unobstructed.
Check control settings and test operating and
saety controls.
Check or proper boiler operation ater it has
been cleaned and inspected.
For more inormation, consult your local heating supplier or
service technician.
For more information on Power Smart for Business:
Telephone: 360-3676 in Winnipeg or
1-888-MBHYDRO (1-888-624-9376)
Email: [email protected]
www.hydro.mb.ca/psfb
September 2010.
