Lochinvar Boiler KBX0800N

Turn off power to the boiler before starting maintenance

Ensure a discharge line is connected to the relief valve

Operate the valve lever to ensure waterways are clear

Did water discharge from the valve during operation?

Is the discharge line directing water to a proper place of disposal?

Ensure power to the boiler is turned off before starting any service operation.

Verify that the service and maintenance procedures in the manual are followed.

Check for gastight seal at every connection and seam

Is the venting system sealed gastight to prevent flue gas spillage?

Has the boiler been inspected by a qualified service technician this year?

Ensure power to the boiler is turned off to prevent electrical shock.

Verify that the inspection is performed by a qualified service technician.

Remove the ignition and flame sense electrodes from the boiler heat exchanger access cover.

Remove any deposits accumulated on the ignition/flame sense electrode using sandpaper.

Were the electrodes cleaned satisfactorily?

Replace electrodes if they cannot be cleaned satisfactorily.

Turn off power to the boiler before starting any service operation.

Ensure all safety warnings and guidelines are understood.

Flue Gas Venting System and Air Piping Inspection

Visually inspect the entire flue gas venting system and air piping for blockage, deterioration, or leakage.

Repair any joints that show signs of leakage.

Is the air inlet pipe connected and properly sealed?

Boiler Vent Discharge and Air Intake Verification

Are the boiler vent discharge and air intake clean and free of obstructions?

Turn off power to the boiler before any service operation

Ensure the boiler is inspected annually by a qualified service technician

Measure the hardness of the fill water (grains per gallon)

Is the hardness between 5 and 12 grains per gallon?

Measure the pH level of the fill water

Is the pH level between 6.5 and 8.5?

Measure the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the fill water (ppm)