Safe Installation And Operation - Dunkirk EMPIRE 3EWC0.80 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

WARNING
!
Fire, Explosion, burn, scald hazard. Use only number
2 fuel oil. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, crankcase
oil or any oil containing gasoline. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
!
Combustion chamber insulation in this product
contains ceramic fiber material. Ceramic fibers can
be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature
applications. The International Agency for Research
on Cancer (IARC) has concluded, Crystalline silica
inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from
occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans
(Group1). Avoid breathing dust and contact
with skin and eyes. Use NIOSH certified dust
respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based
on the OSHA requirements for cristobalite at the
time this document was written. Other types of
respirators may be needed depending on the job
site conditions. Current NIOSH recommendations
can be found on the NIOSH website
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/silica/.
respirators, manufacturers, and phone numbers are
also listed on this website. Wear long-sleeved, loose
fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection. Apply
enough water to the combustion chamber lining to
prevent dust. Wash potentially contaminated clothes
separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer
thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid. Eye: Irrigate immediately.
Breathing: Fresh air.
NOTICE
This boiler has been designed for residential
installations. If used for commercial applications,
all jurisdictional requirements must be met. This
may require wiring and/or piping modifications.
Manufacturer is not responsible for any changes to
the original design.
Check your local codes and utility requirements before
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installation. Installation must be in accordance with
their directives, or follow NFPA 31 Standard for the
Installation of Oil Burning Equipment, latest revision.
Before servicing, allow boiler to cool. Always shut off
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any electricity and oil to boiler when working on it.
Inspect oil line and connections for leaks.
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Be certain oil burner nozzle is the size required. Over-
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firing will result in early failure of the boiler sections.
This will cause dangerous operation.
Do not vent this boiler into enclosed space. Always vent
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to outside. Do not vent to another room or inside a
building.
Be sure there is adequate air supply for complete
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combustion.
Follow regular service and maintenance schedule for
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efficient and safe operation.
Keep boiler area clean and free of combustible material,
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gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Oil burners are not do-it-yourself items. This boiler
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must be installed and serviced by qualified professionals
using combustion test instruments.
WARNING
!
Burn and scald hazard. Safety relief valve could
discharge steam or hot water during operation.
Install discharge piping per these instructions.
Be aware when piping the safety relief valve if system
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pressure exceeds safe limit of 30 pounds per square
inch, the safety relief valve will automatically lift
open. Lifting of the safety relief valve can discharge
large quantities of steam and hot water, which may
damage the surroundings. Before installing the safety
relief valve read the manufacturer's instructions and
maintenance section of the manual on safety relief
valves.
Installation and sizing of the expansion tank must
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consider heating systems total water volume,
temperature, boiler initial fill pressure, and system
arrangement. Improperly installed and sized expansion
tank may result in frequent lifting of the safety
relief valve or other heating system problems. For
proper installation, sizing, and maintenance of the
expansion tank follow guidelines established by tank
manufacturer.
Expansion tank performance and life expectancy can
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be hindered by overfilling the boiler. Recommend initial
fill pressure of 10-12 psig. For higher fill pressures
expansion tank's air charge will need to be increased to
match fill pressure. Consult manufacturer's guidelines
for sizing and selection.
Purging the heating system of air and gases when
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first putting boiler into service is critical for proper
circulation and quiet performance. Once air and gases
are purged, for boiler installations using float type
vents, air vents should be closed for normal operation.
If air is heard or noticed by loss of heat, purge system
and open vents for short period of time.
PN 240013012, Rev. B [12/15/2020]