Midco Economite E20B Installation And Service Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION AND
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
ECONOMITE
MODELS E20B & E20BP
Gas Conversion Burner
ECONOMITE Models E20B and E20BP
The
including up-draft gravity and forced circulation furnaces and boilers. Power burner design makes it perfectly suited for oil burner
replacement. For horizontal and downdraft gas utilization equipment, ECONOMITE Model DS24A conversion burner with direct
spark ignition is recommended.
In the United States, installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with Installation of Domestic Gas
Conversion Burners, ANSI Z21.8 latest edition and National
Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 latest edition available from
American National Standard Institute. Further reference should
be made to the recommendation of your fuel supplier.
NOTE: Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order
for the burner to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be
made by a MIDCO distributor (or other qualified agency) using
factory specified and approved parts.
In Canada, installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with Installation Codes for Gas
Burning
Appliances
CAN/CGA
1-B149.1 or 2. When the conversion burner is used
on a Forced
Air Central Furnace, the two yellow and black
warning labels in
the literature envelope shall be attached in
accordance with
Installation Code, CGA Standard CAN/CGA
1-B149, Clause 5.4.4.4.
the recommendation of your
INSTALLER:
Inform and demonstrate to
the
user
the
maintenance of the burner. Inform the
user
of
the
flammable liquids and
vicinity
of
this
equipment
and remove
Affix this
manual
conversion burner. CODE COMPLIANCE
IS THE
SOLE
THE
INSTALLER.
USER: Retain this manual for future reference. If other than routine service or
maintenance as described in this manual is required, contact a qualified service
agency. DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS. An inadvertent service error could result
in a dangerous condition.
SAFETY INFORMATION TERMS: The following terms are used to identify hazards, safety precautions or special notations and
have standard meanings throughout this manual. When you see the safety alert symbol and one of the safety information terms,
as shown below, be aware of the hazard potential.
DANGER: Identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: Signifies a hazard that could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Identifies unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage.
MIDCO Internati o nal Inc.
4140 WEST VICTORIA STREET ¥ CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60646 ¥ (773) 604-8700 FAX: (773) 604-4070 ¥ http://www.midco-intl.com
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
ANSI Z21.17
CONVERSION
BURNERS
conversion burners are adaptable to most common central heating plants
and
Equipment,
CGA
Further reference should be made to
fuel supplier.
correct
operation
hazards
of
vapors in the
gas
utilization
such hazards.
adjacent to the
RESPONSIBILITY OF
WARNING: If the information in
these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Standard
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
Immediately call your gas supplier
and
from a neighborÕs phone. Follow
the gas supplierÕs instructions.
storing
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
297
8470-78

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Summary of Contents for Midco Economite E20B

  • Page 1 CAUTION: Identifies unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage. MIDCO Internati o nal Inc. 4140 WEST VICTORIA STREET ¥ CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60646 ¥ (773) 604-8700 FAX: (773) 604-4070 ¥ http://www.midco-intl.com PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    If a built up chamber liner is required, use 2,300 o F minimum insulating material. CAUTION: The ECONOMITE E20B(P) is not in- The burner tube, or the stainless steel sleeve that is included tended for outdoor installation and must be protect- with the burner, must be sealed air tight into the combustion ed from excessive moisture.
  • Page 3: Draft Control

    The length of horizontal uninsulated Vent Connector between chimney and a single gas utilization equipment shall not exceed 75% of the height of the chimney above the connector, or 100% if the Vent Connector is insulated. The Vent Connector shall be installed so as to avoid turns or other construction features which create excessive resistance to flow of vent gas.
  • Page 4 The current draw of the adjacent to the Burner within the vestibule and the Main Economite 24V operating circuit is 0.3 amp on E20B Manual Shut-Off Valve be installed outside. (NATURAL) and 0.7 amp on E20BP (PROPANE). Setting APPROX.
  • Page 5 WARNING: The Model E20B is not suitable for con- version to PROPANE gas. Using PROPANE gas in the Model E20B may create a safety hazard and will void the approval agency listings and the burner warranty. The E20BP must be used for propane gas.
  • Page 6 7. With pilot lit, wait one minute; then release Manual Gas and yellow tips for NATURAL gas or with well defined Cock Knob on Combination Valve and turn to ON. If pilot yellow tips for PROPANE gas. goes out when knob is released, turn to OFF then PILOT 11.
  • Page 7 4. Automatic electric main gas valve; single seated on the safety shut-off. With power to the burner shut off and with Model E20B, double seated (redundant) on E20BP the combustion chamber cool, allow the pilot to operate at Models, and least five minutes.
  • Page 8: Lighting Instructions

    CONSUMER INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Keep the area around the burner clear and free of 1. TURN (DEPRESS) MANUAL GAS COCK KNOB ON combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable liquids or COMBINATION VALVE TO OFF. vapors. Do not obstruct burner air inlet slots or ventilation 2.

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