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Summary of Contents for Benjamin Heating products FS140
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A DIVISION OF HEATING PRODUCTS V/.R. BENJAMIN PRODUCTS LIMITED OWNERS MANUAL MODEL FS140 IS CERTIFIED TO: CSA B140.4 UL391 CAN/CSA B366.1 UL727 CSA B212 (EEV) Unit Serial # Burner Serial # Purchased From Company Address Name of Installer Installer Telephone #...
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KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Follow all the Instructions carefully for installation, maintenance & operation of the Benjamin Fuel Saver Combination Hot Air THE FURNACE IS SHIPPED IN TWO PACKAGES Note: The consignee is responsible for ensuring that the packages have arrived in good condition.
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COMBUSTION AIR To achieve satisfactory combustion, an adequate supply of fresh air is required. In confined areas, a grilled opening shall be provided. The minimum total area of openings is 2 square feet per gallon (.60m per 4.5L) of oil burnt per hour. Where fans are used in the fuel storage area, they should be installed so as not to create negative pressures in the room where the furnace is installed.
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MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES FS140 CLEARANCES 18"(46cm) From Combustible Material 24"(61cm) ACCESS CLEARANCE MUST BE MAINTAINED ON THE RIGHT SIDE A 1" (2,5cm) minimum air space must be maintained under the appliance. This can be achieved by using six non-combustible blocks, a minimum of 1" (2,5cm) thick x 4" (10cm) wide x 8"...
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NOTE: Establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of the appliance and firing techniques. Check daily for creosote build up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creosote is deposited. Weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the colder months.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUT OF CONTROL FIRES (Caused by excessive fueling and/or soot or creosote build up or too much draft.) 1. Close the supply of combustion air by lowering the thermostat to the minimum setting and unhook the damper motor chain. Reduce the draft by fully opening the barometric damper.
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TO STOP THE BURNER 1. Set the main cutout to the "OFF" position. 2. Set the thermostat as far below room temperature as possible. IF THE BURNER FAILS TO OPERATE Call a qualified service technician. The trouble may be due to: 1.
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OIL FILTER The cartridge should be replaced at least once a year. The filter body should be thoroughly cleaned before installing a new cartridge. LUBRICATION (MOTOR & BLOWER BEARINGS) 1. Only the motor requires lubrication. 2. Only a good grade of detergent free (#10 motor oil) automobile engine oil should be used. 3.
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Fan Limit Honeywell L4064B2723 Benjamin FS140 Wood / Oil Combination Blocked Flue Sensor with Riello F5 Burner Field Controls WMO-1 b = blue y = yellow Thermostat wb = white with black wy = white with yellow < Line Line In <...
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Fan Limit Honeywell L4064B2723 Benjamin FS140 Wood / Oil Combination Blocked Flue Sensor with Aero HF-US Burner Field Controls WMO- b = blue y = yellow Thermostat wb = white with black wy = white with yellow Line Line In <...
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FariTlmlt Honeywell L4064B2723 Benjamin FS140 Wood / Oil Combination Blocked Flue Sensor with Beckett AFG Burner Field Controls WMO-1 b = blue y = yellow wb = white with black wy = white with yellow < Line Line In < Neutral 120 VAC <...
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACEMENT, CLEANING OR REMOVAL OF ASH BAFFLE From inside the wood firebox remove two stainless steel cotter pins. The ash baffle can now be removed from the 2 support straps by pulling downward. REPLACE IF NECESSAR Y REPLACEMENT Replace ash baffle with rounded side towards the fire door and the flanges pointed up, over the two support straps, through the openings provided in the ash baffle.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING THE FS140 COMBINATION WOOD/OIL FURNACE 1. At least yearly or as necessary remove the oil combustion chamber cover, clean and service the oil burner and combustion chamber. 2. Remove ashes from the wood firebox as necessary or at least when they are level with the door frame.
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WOOD FURNACE OPERATING CYCLE DOWN START UP The thermostat The thermostat senses the calls for heat.. desired heat level and signals... • 20 Activates the damper motor, The damper motor allowing air into to close the the firebox.. combustion air damper, Resulting in a Resulting in a...
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