Oil Burner Cleaning - Dunkirk Empire II Installation & Operation Manual

OIL BURNER CLEANING:
These are aeneral instructions for cleanina an oil burner. For specifics.
consult the burner manufacturer's instructions.
1. Make sure all electrical power to the boiler / burner and the fuel supply to the burner are
shut off.
2. With the swing door open, clean any soot accumulations from the end of the burner and
if applicable burner head.
3. Remove the burner drawer assembly, clean the electrodes and then reset the electrode
spark gap per the manufacturer's recommendations. Refer back to the section in this
manual on OPERATING THE BOILER - Nozzles and Electrodes.
4. Replace the oil nozzle with the exact same size and type recommended for use on
this boiler.
5. Reinstall the burner drawer assembly making sure the head location (and size if applicable)
are per the manufacturer's recommendations. If the burner being used has a damaged
head, replace the head with the exact same head recommended for use on this boiler.
6. Inspect and clean the oil burner blower wheel.
7. Remove the oil pump cover and clean / replace the pump screen. Carefully reassemble
ensuring the pump cover makes a proper seal.
8. Securely fasten the swing door shut.
9. Replace the fuel filter (if applicable).
10. Reconnect the electrical and fuel supplies.
11. Fire the burner, checking for proper combustion using combustion test equipment and
making adjustments as necessary. Refer to the section in this manual on OPERATING
THE BOILER - Final BurnerAdjustments.
12. Insure that all safety controls and operating controls are functioning properly.
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