Manual

NOZZLES AND ELECTRODES: Use the proper size, spray angle, and spray pattern nozzle. Refer to
the recommended nozzle selection charts at the end of this manual. To install a nozzle, remove the
nozzle line electrode assembly, if necessary remove the retention ring assembly, and then install and
tighten the nozzle. Be careful not to damage the electrode insulators or the bend the electrode tips.
After installing the nozzle, reassemble the nozzle line electrode assembly and set the electrode tip
spacing. Depending on the burner purchased, the electrode tip spacing may need to be set prior to
reassembling the nozzle line electrode assembly. Refer to the figures on the following pages for setting
the electrode tip spacing on Beckett, Carlin, and Riello burners.
FINAL BURNERADJUSTMENTS: Final burner adjustments must be made using combustion test
instruments. Initial settings for the burner are shown at the back of this manual.
Set the burner accordingly. Check the draft over fire to verify that it is between -0.01" WC and -0.02"
WC, otherwise adjust the draft as necessary. After operating 10 minutes to warm up the boiler, use the
combustion test equipment to take a smoke reading in the flue pipe between the boiler and the draft
regulator. The smoke reading should be zero to a trace (Shell Bacharach Scale). At times a new boiter
requires more than 10 minutes to burn clean due to the oil film on the new heat exchanger. If the
smoke reading is zero, gradually close the burner's air adjustment to obtain a smoke reading showing
a trace smoke reading. Once the smoke reading is a trace, measure the CO2 and as an insurance
margin increase the air to sufficiently reduce the CO2 by 1/2% to 1%.
If a clean fire cannot be obtained, it will be necessary to verify the burner head and electrode alignment.
Proper electrode alignment figures are presented on the following pages. If the fire continues to be
smoky, replace the nozzle with a correct replacement.
Once the burner is completely adjusted, the burner should be started and stopped several times to
assure good operation with no fluttering or rumbling. Verify that there are no oil leaks and then record
the nozzle size, oil pressure, combustion readings, and air settings on a tag or label that can be
attached to the burner or, boiler.
OIL BURNER MAINTENANCE: For the BeckettAFG, Carlin EZ-1 or EZ-2, and the Riello 40 F3, F5,
or F10 the following preventative maintenance items should be performed annually, preferably prior to
the heating season.
1. Oil Burner Motor - For Beckett and Carlin burners, add 2 -3 drops of non-detergent electric motor
oil to each oil cup located at the front and rear of the motor (Riello burners are permanently lubri-
cated). Excessive oiling will shorten the life expectancy of the motor.
2. Fuel Filter- This should be replaced so as to prevent contaminated fuel from reaching the nozzle.
A partially blocked fuel filter can cause premature failure of the fuel pump.
3. Fuel Pump Unit- Replace pump screen and clean pump unit to maintain fuel delivery to the nozzle.
4. Ignition Electrodes - Clean and adjust as per manufacturer's recommendations, so as to
maintain reliable ignition of oil.
5. Nozzle - Replace so as to maintain safe and reliable combustion efficiency. Always replace with
the exact nozzle as required in the charts in the back of this manual.
6. Fan and Blower Housing - These must be kept clean, free of dirt, lint and oil so as to maintain
the proper amount of air the fuel requires to burn.
7. Check the final burner adjustments.
I NOTE: If any component parts must be replaced, always use parts
recommended by the burner manufacturer.
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