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water boiler
T
he
Operation
Fuel
• Do not use crankcase drainings or any oil contain-
ing gasoline. See burner manual for proper fuel
oil.
• Never burn garbage or paper in the boiler. Never
leave combustible material around boiler.
Do not tamper with burner/
controls
• Always follow specific instructions when starting
up boiler or performing routine maintenance or
service.
Do not start burner if:
• Do not attempt to start burner when excess oil has
accumulated in combustion chamber, when unit
is full of vapor, or when combustion chamber is
very hot.
• Do not start burner unless breeching and burner
mounting door are secured in place.
Start-up
1. If burner does not fire, check and correct:
• Is boiler ON/OFF switch on, and are all other switches
feeding boiler turned on?
• Is fuse or breaker tripped?
• Is thermostat set above room temperature?
• Are fuel valves turned on?
• Is there enough oil in the oil tank?
. If burner still does not fire, remove the burner cover
and press the primary control reset button ONLY
ONCE. DO NOT repeat, because oil will build up
in the boiler chamber.
. If the burner still does not fire, call your qualified
service technician.
Part number 550-141-988/1005
— Boiler Manual
waTer boiler
You must adhere to the follow-
ing to avoid severe personal
injury, death or substantial
property damage.
The burner must never be fired when oil is
in the combustion chamber. Immediately
call you qualified service technician.
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wner responsibiliTies
Maintenance
Beginning of heating season
o Call a qualified service technician to perform
nual service
.
Every day during heating season
Keep area free of combustible materials:
o
Check that boiler area is free of combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
Every week during heating season
o Check for and remove any obstructions to flow of
combustion or ventilation air to boiler.
o Check that breeching is attached between boiler
and chimney. If breeching is loose or damaged, im-
mediately turn off boiler ON/OFF switch and call
your service technician to repair.
o Check for oil leaks in oil piping and around the
burner. If found, immediately call your service
technician to repair.
o Check for water leaks in boiler and piping. If found,
immediately call your service technician to repair.
End of heating season
o Perform all above daily and weekly procedures. Call
your service technician if any problems are found.
Boiler shutdown
o Do not drain boiler unless exposure to freezing
temperatures will occur.
o Always keep manual fuel supply shut off if burner
is shut down for an extended period of time. To do
so:
1. Turn off the ON/OFF switch on the boiler and any
external switches feeding the boiler.
. Close fuel valves.
. Turn off water feed valve.
4. Cover burner to protect from dust and moisture.
Report problems
o If you notice any unusual behavior of the boiler or
system, contact your service technician to have the
problem investigated and corrected.
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