Weil-McLain Water & Steam Boilers 580

Ensure boiler is sealed gas-tight to prevent flue gas leakage and carbon monoxide emissions.

Handle ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials with care as per instructions.

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 for all chalk-marked areas.

Lock open flue transition damper

Refer to burner manual for start-up and service

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

Adjust burner for 12% (± ¼%) CO₂ for No. 2 fuel oil, 0 smoke

Adjust burner for 9 – 10% CO₂ natural gas; CO in flue gas not to exceed 50 ppm (0.01%)

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

Tighten screws to secure damper assembly in position

Plug test opening with 3/8" bolt provided with damper assembly

Adjust barometric draft control to design conditions

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.

Is the discharge clear after skimming for several hours?

Check for propane odor near the floor

Is there any suspected gas leak?

Verify the odorant level of the propane gas

Inspect boiler and system for gas leaks

Consult propane supplier about gas leak detector installation

Record suggestions from propane supplier