“Daily boiler maintenance is fairly standard for most boilers, but each has its own specific needs and procedures.”

Daily boiler maintenance is both a fact and a necessity of any facility. Routine boiler maintenance keeps commercial boilers operating at their highest efficiency and ensures many years of worry-free service. Additionally, daily checks on your boiler give you the opportunity to become familiar with your system and let you know as soon as something is amiss.

Daily boiler maintenance is fairly standard for most boilers, but each has its own specific needs and procedures. One of the most widely used commercial boilers on the market, the Weil McLain Ultra Commercial boiler has a few key steps to ensuring the consistent performance of your company’s boiler system. This Weil McLain boiler is a favorite among commercial facilities for its high efficiency and ease of use.

Before performing any sort of maintenance on a Well McLain boiler or any other, be sure you know proper safety procedures to follow.

  • Check boiler area. In order to keep your Weil McLain boiler running efficiently and safely you’ll need to remove any and all contaminants from the boiler and the area surrounding it. This includes combustible or flammable materials, which should never be stored near the boiler, as well as air contaminants. Refer to your Weil McLain boiler manual for a list of potentially hazardous materials.
  • Check air openings. If your Weil McLain boiler is installed with a direct exhaust, you’ll need to inspect the air openings on a daily basis to ensure they are free of blockage. Visually inspect all openings and remove any obstructions you might find from the boiler vent discharge and the flue exhaust opening. If the boiler does not operate properly after debris removal, contact a qualified professional for assistance.
  • Verify front door of boiler is secure. A Weil McLain boiler with a direct vent installation has air funneled to the boiler from the outside. Each day, you must visually inspect the door to ensure the perimeter is sealed and the top two rotary latches are tight. If the jacket door is not tightly sealed the boiler could draw air from inside of the boiler room, which could result in injury or death. If the door fits incorrectly or is damaged, contact a technician right away.
  • Check temperature/pressure gauge. When checking the temperature/pressure gauge on your Weil McLain boiler, be sure it does not exceed 80 psig, or no more than 5 psig less than the relief valve setting reads. If the pressure exceeds this, contact a boiler professional immediately.

By performing these daily, routine maintenance checks on your Weil McLain Ultra Commercial Boiler, you’ll ensure a safe and long lasting machine. Never attempt to repair a Weil McLain boiler or any other if you are not a qualified boiler technician.

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