Manual

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Set Appliance Limit Controls
Set the appliance limit controls in accordance with
the appliance manufacturer’s recommendations.
Prepare the Fuel Unit for Air Venting
To vent air from one-pipe oil systems, attach a clear
hose to the pump air bleed valve (Figure 9) on the
fuel unit. Provide a container to catch the oil. Loosen
the pump air bleed valve.
Vent the air as described under Starting the Burner
and Venting Air.
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Start the Burner
The installation must strictly comply with all
applicable codes, authorities having jurisdiction and
the latest revision of the National Fire Protection
Association Standard for the installation of
Oilburning Equipment, NFPA 31 (or CSA B139 and
B140 in Canada).
Regulation by these authorities take precedence
over the general instructions provided in this
installation manual.
Do not proceed unless all prior steps in this manual
have been completed.
Starting the Burner and Venting Air
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Explosion and Fire Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions could
lead to equipment malfunction and result
in heavy smoke emission, soot-up, hot
gas puff-back, fi re and asphyxiation
hazards.
Do not attempt to start the burner when excess oil
has accumulated in the appliance, the appliance is
full of vapor, or when the combustion chamber is
very hot.
Do not attempt to re-establish fl ame with the burner
running if the fl ame becomes extinguished during
start-up, venting, or adjustment.
Vapor-Filled Appliance: Allow the unit to cool off
and all vapors to dissipate before attempting another
start.
Oil-Flooded Appliance: Shut off the electrical power
and the oil supply to the burner and then clear all
accumulated oil before continuing.
If the condition still appears unsafe, contact the Fire
Department. Carefully follow their directions.
Keep a fi re extinguisher nearby and ready for use.
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Professional Service
Required
Incorrect installation, adjustment, and
use of this burner could result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage from fi re, carbon
monoxide poisoning, soot or explosion.
Please read and understand the manual supplied with
this equipment. This equipment must be installed,
adjusted and put into operation only by a qualifi ed
individual or service agency that is:
Licensed or certifi ed to install and provide technical
service to oil heating systems.
Experienced with all applicable codes, standards
and ordinances.
Responsible for the correct installation and
commission of this equipment.
Skilled in the adjustment of oil burners using
combustion test instruments.
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Hot Gas Puff-back and
Heavy Smoke Hazard
Failure to bleed the pump properly could
result in unstable combustion, hot gas
puff-back and heavy smoke.
Do not allow oil to intermittently spray into a hot
combustion chamber while bleeding.
Install a gauge in the nozzle discharge port tubing or
fully open the pump bleed valve to prevent oil spray
from accumulating in the combustion chamber when
venting air from the fuel pump.
Ensure that all bubbles and froth are purged from
the oil supply system before tightening the pump air
bleed valve.
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Section: Start the Burner