Omni OWB-9 Installation, Operation And Service Instructions

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Waste Oil Fired Boiler
Installation, operation and service instructions
OWB-9, OWB-15 120v Manual
EconoHeat • 5714 E. First Avenue • Spokane Valley, WA 99212 • 800.255.1363 • www.econoheat.com • Rev 09/2015

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  • Page 1 Waste Oil Fired Boiler Installation, operation and service instructions OWB-9, OWB-15 120v Manual EconoHeat • 5714 E. First Avenue • Spokane Valley, WA 99212 • 800.255.1363 • www.econoheat.com • Rev 09/2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Waste Oil Burner Start-up Procedure ........Page 29 Water Treatment ................ Page 29 Maintenance Schedule ............Page 30 Freeze Protection ............... Page 33 Troubleshooting ................. Page 34 OMNI Waste Oil Boilier Limited Warranty ......Page 35 Warranty Card ................Page 36 OMNI by EconoHeat Page 2...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    If this occurs, see trouble-shooting guide for remedy. OMNI burns the widest range of used and new oils including, but not limited to: used motor oils up to 90 weight, transmission and hydraulic fluid, used synthetic oils, crude oil, vegetable, fish, and mineral oil,all diesel fuel and many more.
  • Page 4: Important Notice

    IMPOR TANT Notice to the owner and installer To enjoy the long-term benefits of burning your used oil in an OMNI Waste Oil Burning appliance, it is necessary to become familiar with the correct installation operation and maintenance of your new furnace. Before installing or operating this appliance, make sure you read and understand this manual.
  • Page 5: Oil Burner

    Adjustment Screw Power Indicator Run Indicator Motor Air Compressor Figure 1 – Oil Burner (Back View Closed) Transformer Pre-Heater Control Circuit Board Electrical Terminal Block Pre-Heater Block Figure 2 – Oil Burner (Back View Opened) OMNI by EconoHeat Page 5...
  • Page 6 Vanes/Carbon Plate (Remove Cover) Electrodes Nozzle Oil Valve Burner Motor Flame Cone Compressor Figure 3 – Oil Burner (Front View) Oil Primer Switch Inline Breaker Oil Outlet Oil Inlet Filter Figure 4 – Oil Pump Diagram OMNI by EconoHeat Page 6...
  • Page 7: Oil Burner Technology

    Filter Internal Pump Filter OMNI’s patented burner technology improves the efficiency of the oil burn process by continuous stabilization of the oil viscosity. Optimum atomization (spray) is accomplished by precisely pre-heating the oil and air prior to introduction to the combustion chamber.
  • Page 8 • Power Indicator: (figure 3) Indicates when power is present at the burner. • Run Indicator: (figure 3) Indicates that the burner is ready for operation after the initial pre-heat time of approx. 5 minutes from initial power up. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 8...
  • Page 9: Oil Burner/Pump Specifications

    U.S.A. 3. Measured flue gas temperature with combustion air temperature of 68° F (20° C). 4. A 5” vent pipe adapter is shipped with models OWB-9. The vent pipe adapter is not supplied with boiler model OWB-15.
  • Page 10 27.75" Safety Return Measurement f: 26.25" 32.25" Safety Supply Measurement g: 28.5" 34.75" Boiler High Limit (with outdoor reset module) Boiler Stand Measurement h: 33" 39.75" Burner Measurement k: 5.5" 6.5" Figure 7 – Specifications OMNI by EconoHeat Page 10...
  • Page 11: Clearances

    Burner (chimney & direct vent application) Boiler Model OWB-9 OWB-15 Pump pressure 175 psig 175 psig Oil nozzle flow rate 1.0 @ 175 1.75 @ 175 Air tube length 7" 9" Air tube insertion 3.625" 7.25" OMNI by EconoHeat Page 11...
  • Page 12: System Design Considerations

    Boiler should never be installed in areas where excessive dust, high humidity, or risk of frost exist. Ensure adequate ventilation and supply of fresh combustion air. Consult Viessmann with uncertainties in regard to a suitable boiler installation location. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 12...
  • Page 13 Do not install an isolation valve between the boiler and the low water cut-off. Hydrostat control model 3250 PLUS is equipped with low water cut-off. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 13...
  • Page 14: Important Code Requirements

    0”. Legend: A OWB-9; OWB-15 Important Code Requirements Installations must comply with all state, local, and utility codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances, and CSA standard B139.
  • Page 15 Boiler Drian and Safety Return Figure 10 – Boiler (OWB-9 & OWB-15) OWB series boilers are three pass Scotch Marine design with fully water backed transfer surfaces. Boilers are designed for use in forced hot water heating systems. Heating is supplied by a Waste Oil Burner that burns all petroleum products any weight combination up to SAE 90W as well as fuel oils.
  • Page 16: Combustion Air Supply

    100 Air Inlet in the enclosure. square inches. Inlet Air Opening Ventilation Louvers (for unheated crawl space) Figure 11 – Air from inside OMNI by EconoHeat Figure 12 – Air from outdoors Page 16...
  • Page 17: Chimney Or Vent Requirements

    Diameter (inches) Chimney Diameter (inches) Chimney Height (feet) OWB-9 6" 7" OWB-15 7" 8" NOTE: Venting must conform with applicable local codes and National Board of Fire Underwriters. 1. Chimney must be a Class A chimney. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 17...
  • Page 18 “engineer” the power vent system. ECONOHEAT WILL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOOT DAMAGE TO SIDING FROM A POWER VENTED OIL BOILER. THIS APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF THE SOOTING. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 18...
  • Page 19: Installing The Boiler

    Do not disable this function it may be required by local codes. Legend Heating circuit Spring-loaded flow check valve Circulation pump Automatic air vent, Pressure relief valve Hydrostat 3250-Plus (with low water cut-off) Expansion tank Figure 16 – Installation OMNI by EconoHeat Page 19...
  • Page 20 Circulation pump Automatic air vent, (field supplied), pressure relief valve, and temperature pressure gage Expansion tank Domestic hot water storage tank (indirect-fired) Low water cut-off (if required DHW storage tank indirect fire Figure 17 – Installation OMNI by EconoHeat Page 20...
  • Page 21 Heating circuit Spring-loaded flow check valve Circulation pump Automatic air vent, (field supplied), pressure relief valve, and temperature pressure gage Expansion tank Domestic hot water storage tank (indirect-fired) 4-Way mixing valve Low water cut-off (if required) OMNI by EconoHeat Page 21...
  • Page 22 With one low-temperature circuit with 4-way mixing valve,one high temperature circuit, and with domestic hot water production. e.g. with Vitotronic 200, Model KW2 combined with one mixing valve actuator accessory kit Figure 19 – Installation OMNI by EconoHeat Page 22...
  • Page 23: Burner Mounting

    Burner mounts easily on the swing out chamber door of the boiler with four (4) metric M8x20 HEX bolts and four (4) M8x24 fender washers. (4) M8x20 Hex (Metric) Bolt and M8x24 Fender Washers (Metric) Figure 20 – OWB-9 and OWB-15 chamber swing door burner mounting OMNI by EconoHeat Page 23...
  • Page 24: Boiler Jacket Assembly

    Eutectoplex heat exchanger surface of special homogeneous gray cast iron Vitotronic 100 - indoor/outdoor digital boiler and heating system control Oil burner Third pass Combustion chamber Stainless steel combustion chamber insert not shown. Boiler/burner and controls combination may not be exactly as illustrated. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 24...
  • Page 25: Wiring

    Zone valve terminal TH/TR has no internal connection on the zone valve; it is merely a “binding post” used to connect two or more wires. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 25...
  • Page 26: Burner Assembly

    BLOCK LIMIT SWITCH BLOWER MOTOR HIGH VOLTAGE OIL PRIMARY CONTROL TRANS- THERMOSTAT FORMER (IE, Honeywell, etc.) CONNECTION PHOTO EYE Burner Assembly FLAME SENSOR Figure 21 – Wiring diagram, single heat zone only, OWB-9 and OWB-15 OMNI by EconoHeat Page 26...
  • Page 27 Figure 22 – Wiring diagram, zone wiring using Honeywell V8043F valves (factory boiler wiring not shown here – see figure 21) Figure 23 – Wiring diagram, circulator zone wiring using Honeywell R845A valves (factory boiler wiring not shown here – see figure 21) OMNI by EconoHeat Page 27...
  • Page 28: Boiler Start-Up And Adjustments

    Too high a pressure with the system cold indicates a faulty fill valve. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 28...
  • Page 29: Waste Oil Burner Start-Up Procedure

    Generally no water treatment will be required. Care should be taken to ensure that the system does not lose water from leaks, or continual relief valve operation since continual make-up water will reduce boiler life. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 29...
  • Page 30: Maintenance Schedule

    High Temperature Silicone Sealant. 6. Check flue gas temperature at the test point in the breeching. If gross flue gas temperature is 550 degrees F or above, suspect that cleaning of the boiler flue-ways is required. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 30...
  • Page 31 Figure 24 – Nozzle Assembly Detail Figure 25 – Electrode Adjustment Detail Washer Bolt Figure 26 – Pancake Style Filter Assembly Filter Housing Filter Housing Stainless Filter Screen OMNI by EconoHeat Page 31...
  • Page 32 Remove 4 bolts for access to strainer filter. CAUTION: must be careful not to destroy the inner gasket during removal of the housing. Figure 29 – Oil Filter (Spin-On Filter above, Figure 28 – Pump Strainer Pancake Style Filter below) OMNI by EconoHeat Page 32...
  • Page 33: Freeze Protection

    Where freeze protection is required use antifreeze made especially for hydrolic systems such as inhibited Propylene Glycol. DO NOT use automotive type antifreeze. Follow antifreeze manufacturer’s directions for quantity. A 50% solution provides protection to –30 degree F. For boiler water content see page 11. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 33...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    A closed type expansion tank may be undersized, may be improperly piped to the boiler, may be water logged. • Relief valve may be defective, or it may have foreign material lodged on the seat. OMNI by EconoHeat Page 34...
  • Page 35: Omni Waste Oil Boilier Limited Warranty

    OMNI Waste Oil Boiler Limited Warranty EconoHeat (manufacturer) warrants to the purchaser of Unit Heaters listed above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the durations specified below, which duration begins on the date of delivery to the customer. Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of delivery.
  • Page 36: Warranty Card

    Please fill out, tear off and return to manufacturer within sixty (60) days of purchase, or warranty will not be valid. Please print or type. Date of Purchase: Serial #: Model #: Customer (Company) Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Dealer: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Installed By: OMNI by EconoHeat Page 36...

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