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Start the Burner and Set Combus-
tion
Start-up and Initial Settings
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1.
Open the shutoff valves in the oil supply line to
the burner.
2.
Referencing Figure 9, verify and/or set the
Head/Air Adjustment Pointer to the value speci-
fi ed by the Appliance Manufacturer. Refer to
Table 1. (This is an initial air setting for the
pump bleeding procedure only.) Calibrated
test instruments must be used for the fi nal head/
air adjustment.
3.
Adjust the thermostat or temperature control-
ler to call for heat. (Note: return controller(s) to
the original settings upon completion of burner
installation or service.)
4.
Close the line voltage switch to start the burner.
If the burner does not start within the 3 to 10
second safety start check timing, you may have
to reset the safety switch on the burner primary
control.
5.
Bleed the air from the fuel pump as soon as the
burner motor begins rotating.
6.
Prepare for combustion tests by drilling a 1/4 "
sampling hole in the fl ue pipe between the ap-
pliance and the barometric draft regulator. Seal
this hole when testing is complete. (See appli-
ance manufacturer's instructions for location.)
7.
Check/Adjust the Zero Calibration for the Head/
Air Adjustment Mechanism. Refer to Figure 9.
a.
Slightly loosen the zero setting locking nut.
Figure 9. Head/air Adjustment Plate Assembly
Zero Setting
Locking Nut
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Pointer
Adjustment
Screw
Am52000
WARNING
!
Explosion and Fire Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions
could lead to equipment malfunc-
tion and result in heavy smoke
emission, soot-up, hot gas puff-
back, fi re and asphyxiation hazards.
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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.
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Do not attempt to re-establish fl ame with the
burner running if the fl ame becomes extinguished
during start-up, venting, or adjustment.
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Vapor-Filled Appliance: Allow the unit to cool off
and all vapors to dissipate before attempting an-
other start.
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Oil-Flooded Appliance: Shut off the electrical
power and the oil supply to the burner and then
clear all accumulated oil before continuing.
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If the condition still appears unsafe, contact the
Fire Department. Carefully follow their directions.
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Keep a fi re extinguisher nearby and ready for
use.
b.
Turn the adjustment screw until the reading is
set to zero. (Mid-point of pointer should line
up with zero.
c.
Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise
to adjust the plate with the pointer to the zero
position.
d.
Slide the nozzle line assembly forward until
the retention head engages the fi xed stops
in the retention ring at the end of the air tube.
Refer to Figure 10.
e.
Tighten the zero setting locking nut.
f.
The rear door must be closed. The adjust-
ment screw may now be turned clockwise to
adjust the head/air setting.
g.
Turn the adjusting screw to a setting 1/2
number lower than the proper setpoint as
indicated in Table 1. Then turn the adjusting
screw counterclockwise to the proper setting.
h.
Tighten the locking nut after the head/air set-
ting has been adjusted.
Set Combustion with Test Instruments
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CAUTION
!
!
OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE CONNECTED TO
FLUES HAVING SUFFICIENT DRAFT AT ALL TIMES
TO ASSURE SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF
THE BURNER.
1.
Allow the burner to run for approximately 5 to 10
minutes.
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