Weil-McLain Water & Steam Boilers 1180

Check for propane gas odor near the floor

Is there any unusual odor detected?

Verify the odorant level of the propane gas

Inspect boiler and system for gas leaks

Consulted propane supplier about gas leak detector installation

Was the burner lit by a qualified service technician?

Ensure boiler is sealed gas-tight to prevent flue gas leakage.

Handle ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials with care.

Remove boiler jacket side and top panels.

Start burner and observe all sealing points.

Chalk mark any areas not gas-tight

Use silicone sealant on section flueways.

Lock open flue transition damper

Ensure boiler is filled with water before firing

Refer to burner manual for start-up and service

Let burner advance to high fire and heat boiler to design conditions

Adjust burner using combustion test equipment for

Adjust damper assembly to ensure 0.1" W.C. positive pressure at test opening

Ensure all newly installed steam boilers are cleaned to remove oil.

Verify that no petroleum-based cleaning or sealing compounds are used in the boiler system.

Remove 1½” plug from skim tapping tapping “A” and provide 1½” skim piping to floor drain.

Raise waterline to midpoint of skim piping.

Fire burner to maintain temperature below steaming rate during skimming process.

Feed in water to maintain water level and cycle burner to prevent rise in steam pressure.

Continue skimming until discharge is clear.