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Installation and Service Instructions
The ECONOMITE Models DS24A direct spark ignition conversion burner is adaptable to any type gas utilization equipment, includ-
ing gravity and forced circulation furnaces and boilers, and is particularly recommended for horizontal and downdraft gas utilization
equipment since it needs no draft to maintain a pilot. Power burner design makes it perfectly suited for oil burner replacement.
In the United States, installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with Installation of
Domestic Gas Conversion Burners, ANSI Z21.8a-latest
edition and National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest
edition(s) available from American National Standard
Institute. Further reference should be made to the recom-
mendation of your fuel supplier.
Note: Any additions, changes or conversions required in order
for the gas utilization equipment to satisfactorily meet the
application needs must be made by a MIDCO distributor (or
other qualified agency) using factory specified and approved
parts.
In Canada, installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment, CGA Standard
CAN/CGA 1-B149.1 or 2. When the conversion burner is
used on Forced Air Central Furnace, the two yellow and
black warning labels in the literature envelope shall be
attached
in accordance
CGA
Standard CAN/CGA 1-B149, Clause 5.4.4.4.
Further reference should be made to the recommendation of
your fuel supplier.
INSTALLER:
Inform and demonstrate to the user
the correct operation and maintenance of this gas
utilization equipment. Inform the user of the haz-
ards of storing
flammable liquids and vapors
in the vicinity of this gas utilization equipment and
remove such hazards. Affix this manual adjacent
to the conversion burner.
CODE COMPLIANCE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE INSTALLER.
USER: Retain this manual for future reference. If other than routine service or maintenance
as described in this manual is required, contact a qualified service agency. DO NOT
ATTEMPT REPAIRS. An inadvertent service error could result in a dangerous condition.
S S A A F F E E T T Y Y I I N N F F O O R R M M A A T T I I O O N N T T E E R R M M S S
and have standard meanings throughout this manual. When you see the safety alert symbol and one of the safety information
terms as shown below, be aware of the hazard potential.
DANGER: Identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: Signifies a hazard that could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Identifies unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage.
Midco International
4140 West Victoria Street
Chicago, Illinois 60646
tel 773.604.8700
fax 773.604.4070
with
Installation
Code,
: The following terms are used to identify hazards, safety precautions or special notations
web www.midco-intl.com
Economite DS24A
Conversion Burners
WARNING: If the information in
these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
• Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas suppliers'
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, serv-
ice agency or the gas supplier.
ANSI Z21.17
CONVERSION
BURNERS
Midco
INTERNATIONAL
799
8470-71
Printed in U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Do not store or use gasoline or other application needs must be made by a MIDCO distributor (or flammable vapors and liquids in the other qualified agency) using factory specified and approved vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Page 2: Part 1 Installation
Derate burner for altitudes over 2,000 feet by 4% for each 1,000 feet of additional elevation. CAUTION: The ECONOMITE DS24A is not intended for outdoor installation and must be protected from excessive moisture. Provide adequate clearance for service and proper operation. -
Page 3: Combustion Chamber
III Combustion Chamber In the case of wet base boilers, where the entire combustion chamber is comprised of heat exchange surfaces and no combustion chamber liner was provided for oil firing, a liner is usually Continued not required for the ECONOMITE. However, a liner or target wall may be necessary if the combus- tion chamber is unusually short, in order to avoid flame contact on the heat exchanger walls or flueways. - Page 4 IV Vent Connector Continued Figure 4: Location for Barometric Draft Regulator Figure 3: Draft Hoods Figures 3 and 4: Copyright by the American Gas Association. Used by permission of the copyright holder. The Vent Connector shall be firmly attached to draft hood outlets and flue collars. Joints between sections of connector piping shall be fastened by sheet-metal screws or other approved means.
- Page 5 If a standard NATURAL gas ECONOMITE DS24A is to be used with PROPANE gas, affix the PROPANE label from the spare spud bag over the NAT designation on the rating plate and install the appropriate size main spud as detailed below.
- Page 6 VII Main Gas Spud WARNING: When rein- stalling the curved manifold Continued pipe, make sure the manifold slide plate is positioned in its holder and that the main spud is inserted into the end of the noz- zle, see Figures 6 and 7. Reconnect union and replace back- plate.
- Page 7 VIII Initial Start-up/ For PROPANE gas, consult your supplier for method of determining firing rate. 10. Readjust the combustion air shutter to provide a quiet, soft blue flame with well defined Adjustment Continued orange and yellow tips for NATURAL gas or with well defined yellow tips for PROPANE. 11.
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Page 8: Electronic Control
X Blower Shelf Assembly Cleaning of the blower wheel is usually the only service required. Need for cleaning is indicated if the air inlet slots in the burner housing show an accumulation of dust and lint, or if the charac- Continued ter of the flame—long, hazy and yellow (sooty)—indicates a deficiency of air. -
Page 9: Consumer Instructions
Consumer Instructions Maintenance Keep the area around the burner clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable liquids or vapors. Do not obstruct burner air inlet slots or ventilation grilles for com- bustion air. The motor features permanently lubricated ball bearings and requires no routine oiling mainte- nance. -
Page 10: Trouble Chart
Trouble Chart Make sure the thermostat and operating controls are calling for heat. Defective wiring or loose connections can simulate the component defects outlined below. Check associated wiring before replacing a component. ELECTRICAL AND FLAME CHECKS MUST BE MADE IN ORDER LISTED. I.
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