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Form I-RA/RAD 150/250 REZNOR USED-OIL-FIRED ® HEATERS AND BOILERS Installation/Operation/Maintenance Manual and Reference Guide Heater Models RA 150 RA 250 RAD 150 RAD 250 CSA Certified to Electrical and Fuel Burning requirements only. Form I-RA/RAD 150/250, P/N 234817R5, Page 1...
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Notice to Owner and Installer To ensure the long term benefits of burning your used oil in a Reznor® Used-Oil-Fired Heater, it is necessary to become familiar with the correct installation and maintenance of your new furnace. Before installing or operating this heater, make sure you have read and understand this manual.
Installation Introduction This heater is for commercial or industrial use only. The heater should be installed by an experienced installer thoroughly trained and experienced with the installation of oil-fired appliances. The installer should be familiar with the special precautions neces- sary in the handling and storage of used automotive oils which may contain small amounts of gasoline.
Safety Conventions Used in this Manual Warnings Hazard Intensity Levels DANGER: Failure to comply will result in severe personal injury or death, and/or property damage. WARNING: Failure to comply can result in severe personal injury or death and/or property damage. CAUTION: Failure to comply could result in minor personal injury and or personal damage.
Safety Warnings Continued Air for WARNING: Care should be exercised to ensure that an adequate supply of combustion air is available Combustion and free to enter the air openings on all units. Room openings must equal one square inch per each 1,000 BTU heat input.
Additional Parts Shipped with each heater is a remote fuel pump and a carton of parts. The carton contains parts required for installation. Before beginning actual installation, verify that the remote fuel pump and the parts listed below are at the installation site. Pump Parts Carton Item Part No.
Heater Do not attempt to install this heater until you have read and understand this manual! Placement Placement is critical to the efficient operation of this heater. Measure all distances to comply with the specific code requirements and minimum clearances listed below. Refer to the section on Venting your heater for vent requirements and recommendations.
High Altitude High Altitude Installation Standard Model RA/RAD 150 and 250 used-oil-fired heaters are Installation designed for use from sea level up to elevations of 3,000 ft. Without proper modifications severe overheating of the combustion chamber and heat exchanger will occur if installed above 3,000 ft. Also, the on- board air compressor will not deliver the correct amount of atomizing air to the fuel nozzle, resulting in poor combustion.
Model 250 is 1.78 GPH (6.7 L/H). The oil supply tank and fuel lines must be installed in accordance with the National Board of Fire Underwriters requirements and all local ordinances. A UL-listed tank such as Reznor Model OT-250 or ®...
Pump Remote Fuel Pump The Model OT-250 tank has a platform designed for attaching the remote fuel pump. • Attach the fuel pump legs permanently either on the platform, directly to a field-supplied tank, or in a location very near to the oil tank.
Supply Lines Installation Continued Suction Line (cont’d) the suction line components as illustrated. With the vacuum gauge mounted on the outlet side of the filter, the gauge will indicate any suction line restriction including a dirty filter. A pump inlet manifold is supplied for direct connection of the filter to the inlet of the pump.
1/2 Flat Washer Mounting on an When accompanied with a Reznor Model OT Work Bench Fuel Tank (OT-250) and an Optional Heater Stand (Option HS-1), a Model RA Optional Heater 150 or 250 heater may be mounted on the heater stand.
Venting the WARNING: Failure to provide proper venting Heater could result in death, serious injury, and/or property damage. Units must be installed with a flue connection and proper vent to the outside of the building. Safe operation of any gravity vented heating equipment requires a properly operating vent system, correct provision for combustion air, and regular maintenance and inspection.
• Any portion of the Vent Cap Factory Built Vent vent system that passes through an 2 ft (6.0mm) unheated space or a minimum 3 ft (914mm) concealed area such minimum Roof jack recommended by the as an “attic” must be manufacturer of the factory built vent a factory-built vent Factory Built Vent...
2 ft (610mm) higher than any portion of a building or obstruction within 10 ft (3M) of the chimney. Install a vent cap on the terminal end of the vent. A Reznor (Option CC1) or Type L Breidert Air-x-hauster vent ®...
Installing Inlet Air Duct Ducts An inlet air duct flange (return air system) is available for the Model RAD heaters. The optional duct flange is shipped separately for field installation. Inlet duct dimensions (inside) are: Duct Flange RAD150 RAD250 Height 26-3/4”...
Power DANGER: Make sure that the main circuit is OFF Installation before making any wiring connections. All wiring must be done in accordance with appropriate Codes! Pump Power Pump Power To connect the electrical power from the heater to the pump, Installation •...
Determine that fusing or circuit breakers are adequate for the load. Check vents. Be sure that vent pipe and chimney meet the requirements and appropriate codes. A UL or CSA/UL listed draft regulator is required. A Reznor (Option CC1) or ® Type L Breidert Air-X-hauster vent cap is recommended.
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Priming and 2. Set manual disconnect switch to the ON position. 3. Fill the suction line (line between the supply tank and the Leak Check pump) with clean used oil. (Do not use new motor oil.) Continued 4. Locate the rubber tubing connecting the pressure switch in the main control box and the compressor.
Heater Start-Up Procedure Start-Up After installing and testing your unit, follow the procedure below to start the system. • Turn on the main electrical supply to the heater. • Set the manual disconnect switch to the “ON” position. • Set the thermostat to a temperature above room temperature. NOTE: When the low oil temperature limit senses the proper oil temperature, the green light on the burner junction box will come on and the heater will fire.
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Check-Test WARNING: If there is insufficient draft, it will create Continued a back pressure resulting in oil fumes in the building and/or pulsating when the burner starts and stops. It may cause excess deposits of soot and overheat the heat exchanger resulting in premature failure of the chamber.
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Check-Test ■ Check Discharge Air Temperature - Model RAD with discharge ductwork only. Continued This heater is designed for a maximum of .25” w.c. static pressure and for discharge air temperature rises from 40° to 50°F. If the heater has been equipped with a duct, the discharge air tem- perature should be checked.
Maintenance General WARNING: Turn off electric power to the unit before Maintenance doing any service or maintenance on the heater. Requirements When burning used automotive diesel and truck oils, this heater will require more frequent service than conventional heating equipment. All used oils contain a small amount of ash.
Every Six months: • Clean the oil strainer at the burner. • Clean the foot valve screen. • Replace the air filter. • Clean the end cone. • Replace the oil nozzle. • Clean the external surfaces of the combustion chamber/heat exchanger.
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Reznor P/N 123450. Cover 3. Reassemble the pump • Check the gasket and if a replacement is needed, replace it with Reznor P/N 123451. • Re-assemble the pump and reconnect the Bolts inlet oil line being sure that the connection is tight.
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Cleaning Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger Tubes, and Flue Pipe WARNING: Used oils may contain engine-wear metal compounds and foreign materials. When burned, these compounds are deposited within or exhausted from this heater. Therefore, care should be taken when using, cleaning and maintaining this equipment.
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Maintenance Inspecting and Cleaning the Heat Exchanger/Combustion Chamber (cont’d Continued Combustion Chamber View with Inner Access Door Open . Heat Exchanger Tubes If tubes are 25% blocked, proceed with cleaning. Follow instructions below. Removing Soot and Ash from the Combustion Chamber, Heat Exchanger Tubes, and Flue Pipe 1.
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• Remove the wing nut, the cover plate, and the filter. Continued • Properly discard the old filter and replace with a new filter (Reznor P/N 107216, Wix Filter No. 43274, or NAPA No. 2374). • Fasten with cover and wing nut.
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Maintenance • Clean nozzle by disassembling, washing thoroughly, and blowing dry with compressed air. Procedures • If nozzle face appears worn, replace the oil nozzle with P/N 102997. Annual nozzle replacement is recommended. This Continued nozzle is custom designed. Do not substitute nozzle. •...
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Maintenance 6. The fuel line assembly may now be removed by either • Pulling the assembly up slightly and toward the rear of the Procedures burner housing. Continued • OR removing the burner and end cone and pulling straight out of the blast tube.
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Maintenance Reassembling the Fuel Line Assembly 1. To reassemble the Fuel Line Assembly Procedures • Slide the fuel line assembly into the burner housing and the Continued burner tube. 2. Connect the fuel connection assembly to the fuel line assembly. •...
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Maintenance 3. Clean the Pre-heater • Place the pre-heater in a vice and carefully remove the outer Procedures cylinder and the “O” ring. NOTE: There will be oil in the pre- heater. Continued • Clean the inner section with a cloth and degreaser such as Cleaning Oil carburetor cleaner.
For your safety, we suggest that if you are unfamiliar with servicing this type of equipment, contact a qualified service person. The material contained in this section is prepared to aid an experienced service person in diagnosing and repairing Reznor Model RA/RAD used oil heaters. General...
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General Compressed air for atomizing the used oil is supplied by a piston-type compressor mounted on the service tray. Model RA/RAD 150 and Operation 250 heaters require air pressure within a 9 to 12 psi range for proper oil atomization. To assure that the correct atomizing air pressure is Continued available, a pressure switch permits oil flow to the nozzle only when a minimum of 9 psi is sensed.
Troubleshooting Oil Burner Troubleshooting To diagnose malfunctions properly, the following test equipment is required: 1) An electrical test meter that can measure AC volts, ohms, and amps; 2) A combustion analyzer kit to measure oxygen and/or carbon dioxide, smoke, stack temperature, and draft; and 3) Two pressure gauges with scales of 0-100 PSIG and 0-30 PSIG.
Backflow • Burning off-specification fuel • Changes in outside ambient temperature Sensor Switch Location - The backflow sensor switch is mounted on a bracket on Continued the hinged viewport cover on the control side of the heater. The lo- cation is important in the operation of this switch. Except for limited observation, the viewport cover must be kept closed for the sensor (and heater) to operate properly.
Troubleshooting Continued Location of Components Referenced in Troubleshooting Charts Air pressure switch is inside the main electrical box. Transformer (NOTE: To 115V Terminal Connections access cad 1-9 and 20-22 are inside the cell, open main electrical box. transformer.) 115V Terminal Connections 11 Ignition Controller Backflow Sensor...
Troubleshooting Chart No. 1 - Thermostat calling for heat; Burner motor never attempts to run. Charts Refer to illustrations on page 38 and 40. Has there Turn on or correct Check for line been line voltage across supply. Wait 15 voltage at the manual Terminals 1 and 2 for at least minutes for heater to...
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Troubleshooting Oil Heat Exchanger and Fuel Line Assembly Reference Chart No. 1 Continued Locations and Replacement Instructions for Heating Element and Temperature Controls Low Oil on Oil Pre-heat Heat Temperature Limit Exchanger (black leads) Oil Temperature High Oil Temperature Refer to illustra- Control (blue leads) Limit Switch (yellow tion on page 38.
Troubleshooting Chart No. 2 - Thermostat calling for heat, burner motor never attempts to run (green Continued light is lit) indicating “System Ready”. Chart No. 1 has been successfully completed. NOTE: After ignition control is reset, you will have 30 SECONDS to perform the tests shown below before the controller locks out.
Troubleshooting Continued Chart No. 3 - Thermostat is calling for heat. Burner motor runs for about 30-45 seconds. System does not attempt to ignite. Transformer and Electrode Checks: First, check combustion chamber for excess oil. Measure voltage between transformer/primary lead and neutral connection. Check transformer, NOTE: After ignition control is reset, you will insulators, and electrodes.
Troubleshooting Chart No. 4 - Burner ignites and burns steadily until the system goes into lockout. Continued 1. Remove cad cell wires from the ignition controller. 2. Start the burner. Jumper F-F terminals on the ignition controller. Replace Does ignition ignition controller controller.
Chart No. 5 - Thermostat calling for heat. Troubleshooting Burner operation erratic/unstable flame Continued pattern. Refer to illustration on page 38. Bleed oil from burner tee bleeder for ten minutes. Run vacuum Is stream of oil test on suction line to perfectly solid and Repair suction line check for air leaks.
Chart No. 6 - High Check Temperature Limit Does for line Replace voltage across fan/blower Cycles* fan/blower fan/blower leads. motor. operate? Is voltage read? Check for line voltage Replace Check across Terminals fan time wiring. 1 and 2. Is delay relay. *High temperature limit voltage read?
Troubleshooting Continued Chart No. 7 - Oil Delivery System CAUTION: If the heater will be shut down for a long period, turn off the Is there electric power. Fill oil sufficient oil in the tank. supply tank? Replace or repair. Check pump and Is there...
Appendix Form I-RA/RAD 150/250, P/N 234817R5, Page 47...
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Appendix (cont’d) Form I-RA/RAD 150/250, Page 48...
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Page 2 of Wiring Diagram 230369 for Models RA/RAD 150; RA 250 and Page 2 of Wiring Diagram 232728 for Model RAD 250 CONTROL TEMPERATURE LIMITS CONTROL STYLE ACTIVATE RESET OIL PREHEATER HIGH LIMIT 220° F 120° F OIL PREHEATER TEMP CONTROL 170°...
Index Additional Parts 7 Hazard Intensity Levels 5 After Start-up 21 Parts Carton 7 Hazardous Atmosphere 5 Air Band Setting 22 Heater Placement 8 Heater Stand 13 Air Compressor 38 Power Installation 18 Heat Exchanger 27 Air for Combustion 6 Pre-Heater Controls 32 Heating element 40 Air pressure switch 38...
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For service or repair • Contact the installer listed above. • If you need additional assistance, contact the Reznor Distributor listed above. • For more information, contact your Reznor Representative by calling (855) 584-3172. Reznor/Thomas & Betts 150 McKinley Avenue Mercer, PA 16137 www.ReznorHeaters.com...
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