Oil Burner Specifications; Safety; Installation; Required Ability - State Water Heaters GPO 86-199 Installation & Operation Instruction

OIL BURNER SPECIFICATIONS

The oil burner nameplate decal includes a series code which identifies the
major features of the oil burner. The series number is the last three digits
of the burner code number.
Table 3 below describes the oil burner characteristics for each series
number. The burners are to be used with fuel oil not heavier than No. 2.
TABLE 3. SOME NOTABLE OIL BURNER FEATURES
R.W.
State Becket

Safety

Burner Burner Timing
Series Model +
Number* Number
AFG
940 15 Sec.
SF
941 AFG 15 Sec.
SF 15 Sec.
* To provide the proper firing rate for each model heater, see SPECIFICATIONS:
there are burner models for each heater model in table 2. The Burner and heater
model numbers must match and the heater (or the burner) series number should
indicate the features specified for the installation.
+ All oil burners are UL defined as having "interrupted ignition" . . . meaning the
ignition is on during the flame establishing period only. Ignition is off when the
burner is off. Standard safety timing is 15 seconds.
For installations where gravity feed of fuel oil from the storage tank to the
heater is practical, an oil burner with a single-stage oil pump can be used.
The 940 series of burners have single-stage pumps which are shipped
for installation of a supply line to the tank only. A return line back to the
storage tank can be installed, if required, by making a small modification
to the pump, see the oil burner installation manual.
For installations where gravity feed cannot be employed, (the storage tank
is located significantly below, or remote from, the heater) an oil burner
with a two-stage oil pump should be used. The 941 series of burners have
two-stage pumps which are shipped for installation of a supply and return
line to the tank. However, in situations where the return line is not required
(low lift installations), the pump may be modified to operate without the
line, see the oil burner installation manual.
IMPORTANT
The oil-fired water heater shipment consists of two packages, heater and
oil burner. Check to be certain the model number on the heater and oil
burner packages match. To assure matching equipment, see preceding
information.
GPO 86 GPO86 GPO 84
Model Heater 199 245
Min. State
Firing Burner 1.42 1.75
Rate
In Non
GPH State 1.1 1.5
Burner
SAFETY
BE SURE TO TURN OFF POWER WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE HEATER. NEVER TOUCH ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS WITH WET HANDS OR WHEN STANDING IN WATER.
WHEN REPLACING FUSES ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT SIZE FUSE
FOR CIRCUIT.
Suntec Nozzle Type
Oil Pump Oil
Type Pump
Mode Spray
Pattern
A2VA
7118 Type B
Single - Solid
Stage A2YA- Cone
7916
B2VA
8216 Type B
Two- - Solid
Stage BY2A Cone
8916
GPO 75 GPO 75
315/315A 385/385A 455/455A 700/700/A
2.25 2.75 3.25
2.0 2.5 3.0
DANGER
If it is necessary to reset the safety primary control, depress red button
one time only. If burner does not operate after depressing red button
one time, call service agent.
INSTALLATION OF SERVICE OF THIS WATER HEATER REQUIRES
ABILITY EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF A LICENSED TRADESMAN IN THE
FIELD INVOLVED. PLUMBING, AIR SUPPLY, VENTING, OIL BURNER
AND ELECTRICAL WORK REQUIRED.
Spray
Angle
The installer should be guided by these instructions, local codes and the
following publications.
80°
• Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment, NFPA
Standard No. 31, Available from National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, MA 02269.
80°
• Code for the Installation of Heat Producing Appliances,
Available from American Insurance Association, 85 John Street,
New York, NY 10038.
• The National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70. Availability same as
NFPA Standard No. 31.
• In Canada - CAN/CSA-B139, Installation Code for Oil Burning
Equipment.
Do not test the burner or control system before the heater is filled with
water. Follow the START-UP procedure in this manual.
Uncrate the heater by removing the outside mat and top locator. The
shipping pallet must be removed from the unit. It may be possible to
simply unbolt the base from the pallet and, with the help of two or more
persons, work the unit off the pallet. Some units will be too heavy and
will require the use of jacks or lifting equipment. Safely remove the pallet
and move the unit into position. Be Careful When Moving This Heater.
It will tip over easily.
Install the heater plumb to the ground. If it is necessary to adjust the
heater, use metal shims under the channel type skid base.
The water heater should not be installed where the combustion air is
contaminated, see COMBUSTION AND VENTILATING AIR. Temperature
in the location must be above 32°F (0°C) and free of combustible dusts
and flammable gases or vapors.
GPO 69
For the best installations, the water heater should be located:
5.0
1. On a level surface.
• Shim the channel type skid base as necessary If leveling is
required.
4.5
2. Near a floor drain.
• The heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank
or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the
heater or to lower floors of the structure.
• When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan
should be installed under the heater.
• The pan should be at least two inches deep, have a minimum
length and width of at least two inches greater than the diameter
of the heater and should be piped to an adequate drain. The pan
must not restrict combustion air flow.
• The discharge opening of the relief valve should always be
piped to an open drain.
• Choose the point of major hot water usage, fuel supply and chimney.
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