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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
WITH USERS INFORMATION SECTION
WARNING
: IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE
OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE, OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, OR SERVICE AGENCY.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, INITIAL FIRING, AND BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE. THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE
USER AND SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
MO-501
ECN 5325-MA 130531
OIL FIRED FURNACE
LOWBOY MODELS:
RL16F-BBP
RL16R-BBP
HORIZONTAL MODELS:
RC16F-BBP
RC16R-BBP
Manufactured by:
Thermo Products, LLC.
5235 West State Road 10
North Judson, IN 46366
Made in USA
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Summary of Contents for Airtemp RL16F-BBP
- Page 1 OIL FIRED FURNACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL WITH USERS INFORMATION SECTION LOWBOY MODELS: RL16F-BBP RL16R-BBP HORIZONTAL MODELS: RC16F-BBP RC16R-BBP WARNING : IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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Page 2: Safety Section
See Page 9. WARNING: Airtemp oil furnaces are designed to burn No. 1 or No. 2 distillate fuel oil. NEVER USE GASOLINE OR A MIXTURE OF OIL AND GASOLINE. See Page 9. - Page 3 All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. This page contains reproductions of the various instruction and warning labels placed on the Airtemp Oil Furnaces. Please read and comply with the contents of these labels.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION BEGINNING PAGE I. SAFETY SECTION II. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS A. DRAFT REGULATORS B. DUCT WORK/AIR CONDITIONING C. LIMIT POSITION AND LOCATION D. LOOSE-FILL INSULATION INSTALLATION E. HORIZONTAL FURNACE POSITIONS F. -
Page 5: General Instructions
24 inches. A clearance of 24 inches is recommended for passage to all points on the furnace requiring service access. The RL16F-BBP, RL16R-BBP furnaces are to be installed on non-combustible flooring only. -
Page 6: Draft Regulators
Airtemp, isolated combustion air kit (MPVB-3 or MAOPS8421) is to be used with the other manufacturers power venting system. NOTE: On the front flue, lowboy (RL16F-BBP, RL16R-BBP), it is possible to rotate the flue elbow (which is factory installed for vertical discharge) 90° counterclockwise from the vertical position to adapt to various venting systems. -
Page 7: Duct Work/Air Conditioning
NOTICE: The minimum coil pan clearance for a drum type heat exchanger is three inches unless specified otherwise by the individual coil manufacturer. Refer to Airtemp coil application chart for RC16F-BBP and RC16R-BBP furnaces. Fig. 3: An acceptable location for the air conditioner evaporator coil when used with a horizontal furnace. -
Page 8: Limit Position And Location
C. LIMIT POSITION AND LOCATION WARNING: The predetermined limit locations on all of the Airtemp oil-fired furnaces have been tested and approved in conjunction with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Any attempt to relocate these safety controls or replace these safety controls with a control that is not approved, or is incompatible, may result in personal injury, substantial property damage or death. - Page 9 All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. TWO PIECE MOUNTING PLATE Fig. 8: Typical location of the overfire air tap Fig. 9: (Top view) Burner insertion illustration To remove cardboard and install loose-fill insulation, the upper mounting plate (Fig. 8) must be removed to provide access to the area in front of the combustion chamber.
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Page 10: Horizontal Furnace Positions
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. E. HORIZONTAL FURNACE POSITIONS: The horizontal furnace may be turned end for end, or rotated, making the top into the bottom, as shown in Fig. 11. Fig. 11: A horizontal furnace rotated 180° (or flipped end for end) to reverse airflow direction After the furnace has been positioned, the oil burner must be rotated to the upright position for proper operation. -
Page 11: Burner Specifications And Applications
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. F. BURNER SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS AIRTEMP BURNER APPLICATIONS FURNACE AIRTEMP BECKETT HEAD STATIC MAXIMUM STANDARD MODEL BURNER BURNER PLATE NOZZLE NOZZLE PUMP SPEC NO. MODEL & SIZE** SIZE PRESSURE... - Page 12 All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Fig. 15: Typical Heat Exchanger Cleanout Cover Locations. With access to the inside of the heat exchanger through the burner area, clean-out openings, and vent pipe connection, it is possible to use a long, flexible wire brush and an industrial type vacuum cleaner to remove any soot build-up.
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Page 13: Users Information Section
WARNING: NEVER burn garbage or refuse in your furnace. Never try to ignite oil by tossing burning papers or other material into your furnace. WARNING: Airtemp oil furnaces are designed to burn No. 1 or No. 2 distillate fuel oil. NEVER USE GASOLINE OR A MIXTURE OF OIL AND GASOLINE. -
Page 14: Filter Cleaning And Locations
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. E. FILTER CLEANING AND LOCATION: The air filters should be inspected each month and cleaned when dirty. Cleaning the air filters frequently may reduce airborne contaminants from entering the furnace and depositing in the furnace, duct system and home. WARNING: To avoid injury from moving parts, hot surfaces, or electrical shock, shut off the power to the furnace before removing any furnace access doors to service the air filters. - Page 15 All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. COMBUSTION AND EFFICIENCY TESTING FOR OIL FIRED CENTRAL FURNACES. Complete this form for each furnace installed. Read instruction manual carefully before making tests. Retain this form with furnace. CUSTOMER NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE...
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Page 16: Appendix-A Replacement Parts List
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. APPENDIX-A Replacement Parts List Lowboy Model RL16F*... - Page 17 All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Lowboy Model RL16R*...
- Page 18 All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Horizontal Model RC16F*...
- Page 19 All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. Horizontal Model RC16R*...
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Page 20: Appendix-B Wiring Diagrams
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel. APPENDIX-B Wiring Diagrams... - Page 21 All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel.
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