Prestige SOLO 110.pdf - Bloom Lake Farms

Start-Up PreparationSECTION IX - Start-Up PreparationCheck Boiler System Water ChemistryWARNINGDo not use petroleum-base cleaning orsealing compounds in the boiler system.Damage to seals and gaskets in the systemcomponents could occur, resulting insubstantial property damage.NOTICESystem water including additives must bepractically non-toxic, having a toxicityrating or Class of 1, as listed in ClinicalToxicology of Commercial Products.Water pH Level 6.0 to 8.0Maintain the boiler water pH between 6.0 and8.0. Check using litmus paper or contact a watertreatment company for a chemical analysis.If the pH does not meet this requirement, donot operate the PRESTIGE Solo or leave theunit filled until the condition is corrected.Water Hardness Less Than 7 GrainsFor areas with unusually hard water (hardnessabove 7 grains) consult a water treatmentcompany.Flush Boiler and Domestic System toRemove SedimentThe installer must flush the boiler system toremove any sediment to allow proper operationof the PRESTIGE Solo .Flush the systems until the water runs cleanand is free of sediment.For boiler zoned systems, each zone should beflushed through a purge valve. Purge valvesand isolation valves should be installed on eachzone to allow proper flushing of the system.Check and Test AntifreezeFor boiler systems containing antifreeze solutions,follow the antifreeze manufacturer’sinstructions in verifying the inhibitor level andto ensure the fluid characteristics are withinspecification requirements.Due to the degradation of inhibitors over time,antifreeze fluids must be periodically replaced.Refer to the manufacturer of the antifreeze foradditional instructions.NOTICESystem water including additives must bepractically non-toxic, having a toxicityrating or Class of 1, as listed in ClinicalToxicology of Commercial Products.Chlorinated WaterDo not use the PRESTIGE Solo to heat aswimming pool or spa directly.Maintain the chlorine level of the water at levelsconsidered safe for drinking.37