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Boiler Shut Down and End of Season Maintenance
1. It is recommended that the boiler be run and kept at operating temperatures year round. If a shut down
of the unit is required for any reason the following steps should be taken. After the boiler is cool
remove all unburned coal from the hopper, and remove the ash pan from the boiler. Remove all ash off
the grate and vacuum the inside of the boiler using a shop vac fitted with a HEPA filter to minimize
dust. Remove the diffuser and economizers. Brush down all interior surfaces with a stiff nylon brush
and vacuum up all loose ash. A wipe down of all boiler surfaces using a baking soda and water mixture
at the rate of two gallons water to one box baking soda, this will help neutralize the acidic nature of the
coal ash.
2. Remove all flue pipes from the boiler and chimney/power venter. Take pipes and ash pans outside and
wash down thoroughly and dry in ths sun.
3. Spray all surfaces with metal protector such as LPS 3 or CRC SP 350/SP400.
4. Cover the opening to the chimney and block air from entering the house. If a power vent is used remove
the motor and block the opening.
5. If the boiler is located in a damp location, a drop cord with a 40 watt bulb makes an excellent heat
source to keep the boiler dry and rust free.
Recommended Spare Parts
1. Generally speaking the motors on your boiler are the first items to fail, the feeder motor is the most
common failure point and should be purchased as a spare item. Next on the list is the combustion fan
which runs 24-7 and is located in one of the dirtiest places on the boiler. The next item to keep as a
spare would be the timer/relays/rheostats although these items generally last more than 5 years with no
issues.
2. The diffuser is a wear item that will last at least 5 years but could be spared as it nears the end of it's
useful life.
3. Purchase of these parts can be accomplished through your local dealer. If you do not have a dealer
nearby or your dealer does not stock the parts you can purchase them directly from the factory at
suggested retail plus shipping and handling. Warranty items will be credited at the time the old part is
received and warranty coverage is verified.
4. Spare item listing for the Oil Burner are located in the Beckett Manual provided in the document
envelope (this also applies to the Carlin Gas Burner).
DANGER - Risk of Fire or Explosion - Do not burn garbage, gasoline, drain oil or other flammable liquids.
CAUTION – HOT SURFACES – KEEP CHILDREN AWAY – DO NOT TOUCH APPLIANCE DURING OPERATION
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE
WARNING –
RISK OF FIRE – DO NOT OPERATE WITH A FLUE DRAFT EXCEEDING -.07" wc,
OPERATING AT A DRAFT ABOVE -.07" wc CAN CAUSE UNIT TO BURN BACK INTO THE HOPPER
DO NOT OPERATE WITH ASH REMOVAL DOOR OPEN
DO NOT STORE FUEL OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL WITHIN MARKED INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
CAUTION – BURN RICE OR BUCKWHEAT SIZED ANTHRACITE COAL ONLY
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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