Warning - Burnham MEGASTEAM MST513 Installation, Operating And Service Instructions

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or
death. Read and understand all instructions, including all those contained in component manufacturers
manuals which are provided with the appliance before installing, starting-up, operating, maintaining or
servicing this appliance. Keep this manual and literature in legible condition and posted near appliance
for reference by owner and service technician.
This boiler requires regular maintenance and service to operate safely. Follow the instructions contained
in this manual.
Installation, maintenance, and service must be performed only by an experienced, skilled and knowledgeable
installer or service agency.
All heating systems should be designed by competent contractors and only persons knowledgeable in
the layout and installation of hydronic heating systems should attempt installation of any boiler.
Installation is not complete unless a safety valve is installed into 1½"" x ¾"" NPT reducing bushing,
mounted into rear section boss, at the back of rear section. See Unit-Pak Boiler Assembly and Steam
Boiler Trim & Piping Sections of this manual for details.
It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to see that all controls are correctly installed and are
operating properly when the installation is completed.
This boiler is suitable for installation on combustible flooring. Do not install boiler on carpeting.
Do not tamper with or alter the boiler or controls.
Inspect flueways at least once a year - preferably at the start of the heating season. The inside of
the combustion chamber, the vent system and boiler flueways should be cleaned if soot or scale has
accumulated.
When cleaning this boiler, take precaution to avoid damage to burner swing door insulation. If damaged,
or if there is evidence of previous damage, burner swing door insulation must be replaced immediately.
Oil Burner and Controls must be checked at least once a year or as may be necessitated.
Do not operate unit with jumpered or absent controls or safety devices.
Do not operate unit if any control, switch, component, or device has been subject to water.
Appliance materials of construction, products of combustion and the fuel contain alumina, silica, heavy
metals, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, aldehydes and/or other toxic or harmful substances which
can cause death or serious injury and which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm. Always use proper safety clothing, respirators and equipment when
servicing or working nearby the appliance.
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