Terms & Conditions (Maintenance)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH WORKS CARRIED OUT BY MANX PETROLEUM LTD OR ITS AGENTS (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE CONTRACTOR).

WORK

(A) A Routine Service of oil burning equipment shall be as detailed in the appropriate category of the Schedule of Routine Services. It will be carried out at a mutually convenient time during normal working hours and a minimum of 7 days notice will be given and required by The Contractor.
(B) Additional work may be undertaken only with the prior mutual consent of both The Customer and The Contractor.

  1. EQUIPMENT
    1. The customer agrees to indemnify the contractor against any claim or claims whatever and howsoever arising in connection with the equipment to be serviced or repaired (or any part thereof) other than any claim or claims caused by the negligence or default of The Contractor.
    2. The customer shall be responsible for ensuring that the equipment subject to service or repair and the use of such equipment is always in accordance with all the relevant statutes by-laws or regulations appertaining thereto and the customer shall keep The Contractor indemnified against any claims whatsoever arising from any breach of such statutes by-laws or regulations.
    3. The Contractor may at any time notify the customer in writing that it is not possible to service or repair the equipment and in the event of any such notification further work shall be suspended until the customer has taken such measures as are necessary an responsible to enable The Contractor to proceed
  2. SPARE PARTS
    1. When any spare parts required are not held in stock by The Contractor they will be ordered from an appropriate supplier for delivery to the Contractor by normal means and The Contractor will not be liable for any inability to complete a service or repair due to delays in delivery of these parts.
  3. CHARGES
    1. The Contractor reserves the right to vary from time to time and at any time all or any of the publicized charges except where charges have been agreed and paid in advance of work done.
  4. PAYMENT
    1. Accounts are due for payment by the 15th day of the month following the date of invoices further work will not be undertaken if an account remains overdue for payment.
  5. FORCE MAJEURE
    1. The contractor shall not be responsible for any failures to fulfil its obligation if fulfillment has been delayed hindered or prevented by any strike or the threat or compliance with any government order or restriction or any other circumstances not responsibly within the control of The Contractor.

SCHEDULE OF ROUTINE SERVICES

Forced Draught of fan assisted
Vapourising Burners
Continuous Burning Appliances
Natural Draught		  Pressure Jet Burners  Warm Air furnaces
CATEGORY A  CATEGORY B  CATEGORY C
  1. Brush burner/heater flue-ways.
    Advise customer if further cleaning is necessary.
  2. Clean burner or pot and renew wicks where applicable.
  3. Clean and check electrical ignition where applicable. Renew ignitor as necessary.
  4. Clean oil feed pipes connecting the burner to oil control and check connections are sound.
  5. Check appliance is level. Adjust if necessary. Check operation of oil control.
  6. If fan fitted clean fan and fan housing. Lubricate motor if recommended by manufacturer.
  1. Brush burner/heater flue-ways. Advise customer if further cleaning is necessary.
  2. Examine combustion chamber refractories. Make temporary minor repairs as necessary. Advise customer of condition and if rebuilding is required.
  3. Examine burner nozzle. Replace nozzle if necessary.
  4. Clean ignition electrodes and insulators. Replace HT lead if necessary. Advise customer of.
  5. Check flame failure device for correct operation and cleanliness.
  6. Clean and examine combustion. Air fan and fan housing. Lubricare motor if recommended by manufacturer.
  1. Clean and examine air distribution fan and motor assembly.
  2. Check tension of driving belt
  3. Lubricate fan and motor bearings
  4. Clean and examine air filter, or replace if necessary

“ Warmair “

  1. Clean and examine air distribution fan and motor assembly
  2. Check fan control for correct operation
  3. Clean return grilles and aperture
Items 7,8,9 and 10 apply equally to categories A, B and C
  1. Check for the correct operation of burner controls. Reset boiler thermostat to not less than the minimum temperature recommended by manufacturer. If time switch is fitted, lubricate if recommended by manufacturer. Reset to suit customer’s requirement.
  2. Set up burner and carry out the appropriate combustion test.
  3. Leave exterior of all units in clean condition.
  4. Fuel system.
    1. Check oil storage tank(s) for water and drain oil where suitable drain valve(s) are provided.
    2. Visually inspect the exposed parts of the oil supply system for leaks.
    3. Inspect oil filter or transfer pumps if fitted, clean filters and check for leaks. Lubricate if recommended by manufactures.
    4. Clean and inspect line filters fitted elements as necessary.

NOTE: Where the above schedule refers only to inspection of items of equipment, the engineer may advise the customer if further work outside the schedule is required. Chimney-cleaning is not part of the service.

WHERE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF EQUIPMENT ARE INSTALLED ADDITIONAL SERVICE WILL BE CARRIED OUT AS UNDER

  1. Warm air Furnaces.
    1. Clean and examine air distribution fan and motor assembly.
    2. Check tension of driving belt.
    3. Lubricate fan and motor bearings if recommended by manufacturer.
    4. Clean and examine air filter, or replace its necessary.
  2. “Warmaire”
    1. Clean and examine air distribution fan lubricate by manufacturer.
    2. Check fan control for correct operation.
    3. Clean return grilles and aperture.
   CATEGORY D
Special Appliances (Cookers, Conversions etc). Specialised schedule agreed where possible by the manufacturer.