Burnham HF SERIES manual

1 Price - $3.00 INST ALLA TION, OPERA TING AND SER VICE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HF SERIES OIL FIRED BOILER 8143709R3-12/99 BEFORE INSTALLATION: READ THIS MANUAL SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installing contractor and homeowner should read and be informed as to the proper installation and operation of this unit. The manufacturer will not be responsible for impr[...]

2 The following terms are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels, or to important information concerning product life. DA NG ER Indicates an i m m inently ha z ar d o us situati o n w hi c h , if n o t a v o id e d , w il l r e s u lt in d e at h , se rious i nj u ry or s ubst ant i al prope[...]

3 DA NG E R DO N OT stor e or use g asoline o r o th er fl am m ab le vapo r s o r li q uids in th e v ici n i t y o f th is or an y othe r app li ance . WA R N I N G Imp ro p er install ati o n, adjustm en t, al tera tion , ser vic e o r m ainte n a nce can cause p r op er ty damage , persona l i njury or los s of li fe. Failur e t o fol low al l [...]

4 T ables of Contents I. General Information ............................. 5 I I . Installation Instructions ......................... 8 III. System Start-Up ................................... 1 8 I V . Service and Cleaning ............................ 2 3 V . Repair Parts .......................................... 2 4 WA R N I N G A ppl ia n ce m[...]

5 I: General Information Figure 1: HF Packaged Boiler (HF-98/HF-173) Not es: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. F i r ing r a te s bas e d on 140 ,0 00 BT U p er ga llo n of oi l IB R ne t w a te r r at in g s ba s e d o n a pi c k - u p a l lo w an c e of 1. 15 Man u f a ct u rer sho ul d b e c o n su lted b e f ore sele ct i n g a b oi le r f or in st a l la ti o ns[...]

6 A. INSPECT SHIPMENT carefully for any signs of damage. 1 . ALL EQUIPMENT is carefully manufactured, inspected and packed. Our responsibility ceases upon delivery of the crated boiler to the carrier in good condition. 2. ANY CLAIMS for damage or shortage of shipment must filed immediately against the carrier by the consignee. No claims for varianc[...]

7 C. PROVIDE AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION to accommodate proper combustion. If natural ventilation is inadequate, provide a screened opening or duct from the boiler room to the outside. The opening or duct must be sized so the boiler input will not exceed 4,000 BTUH/Sq. In. of free area. If other air consuming appliances are near the boiler, the air [...]

8 II. Installation Instructions A. Design a piping system and install boiler which will prevent oxygen contamination of boiler water and frequent water additions. 1. There are many possible causes of oxygen contami- nation such as: a . Addition of excessive make-up water as a result of system leaks. b. Absorption through open tanks and fittings. c.[...]

9 Figure 3: Recommended Piping for Combination Heating and Cooling (Refrigeration) System[...]

10 THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN PIPING THE TANKLESS HEATER: 1 . FLOW REGULATION — If flow through the heater is greater than its rating, the supply of adequate hot water may not be able to keep up with the demand. For this reason a flow regulator matching the heater rating should be installed in the cold water line to the heat[...]

11 Figure 6: Recommended Smokepipe Arrangement and Chimney Requirements Figure 7: Proper and Improper Locations of Draft Regulator[...]

12 Figure 8: Recommended Boiler Piping for Circulator Zoned Heating Systems[...]

13 Figure 9: Boiler Piping for Zone Valve Zoned Heating Systems[...]

14 H . Electrical 1. Install wiring and electrically ground boiler in accordance with requirements of the authority having jurisdiction, or in absence of such require- ments the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and/or the CSA C22.1 Electric Code. 2 . A separate electrical circuit should be run from the main electrical service with a fused di[...]

15 Figure 10: Wiring Diagram for Water Boilers with Beckett AFG Burner and Controls, without Tankless Heater Figure 11: Wiring Diagram for Water Boilers with Beckett AFG Burner and Controls, with Tankless Heater[...]

16 J . Oil Piping 1. Use flexible oil line(s) so that burner can be removed without disconnecting the oil supply. 2 . A supply line fuel oil filter is recommended as a minimum for all firing rates but a pleated paper fuel oil filter is recommended for the lowest firing rate application to prevent nozzle fouling. 3. Use Flared fittings only. Do not [...]

17 L . Two-Pipe Oil Lines 1 . For two-piped systems, where more lift is required, the two-stage fuel unit is recommended. Table 2 (single-stage) and Table 3 (two-stage) show allowable lift and lengths of 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch OD tubing for both suction and return lines. Refer to Figure 13. Figure 13: Two-Pipe Installation T AB L E 2: S IN GL E S T [...]

18 III. System Start-Up A . Verify that the venting, water piping, oil piping, and electrical system are installed properly. Refer to installation instructions contained in this manual. B . Confirm all electrical, water and oil supplies are turned off at the source and that the vent is clear from obstructions. C . Fill entire heating system with wa[...]

19 SOLID stream without air bubbles for approxi- mately 10 seconds. 3 . Close vent fitting and burner flame should start immediately. 4. If the burner does not start immediately, check the manual overload switch on the motor, if so equipped, and the safety switch on the burner primary control. K. ADJUST OIL PRESSURE 1. Locate oil pressure adjusting[...]

20 delicate and should protected from dirt and abuse. Nozzles are mass produced and can vary from sample to sample. For all of those reasons a spare nozzle is a desirable item for a service- man to carry. b. FLAME SHAPE — Looking into the combus- tion chamber through the flame plug hole, the flame should appear straight with no sparklers rolling [...]

21 i . Fitting leaks due to misflared tubing or damaged fitting. i i . Fuel line leak due to crushed or bent tubing. iii. Filter connection leaks. i v . Tank connection leaks. The following actions can eliminate air leaks: i . Bleed pump as detailed in System Start-Up Section of this manual. i i . Replace flare fittings. iii. Replace oil supply lin[...]

22 • Push red reset button to reset safety switch. b. Simulate ignition failure: • Follow the starting procedure to turn on the burner, but do not open the oil supply hand valve. • Safety switch should lock out in approxi- mately 15 seconds. Ignition and motor should stop and oil valve should close. • Push red reset button to reset safety s[...]

23 IV . Service and Cleaning A . General . Inspection, service and cleaning should be conducted annually. Turn off electric power and close oil supply valve while conducting service or mainte- nance. B . Firetubes and Combustion Chamber . 1 . CLEAN THE FIRETUBES a. For access to fireside of boiler, remove fasteners holding flue box panel closed. b.[...]

24 NOTE: When ordering parts always give the serial number and model number shown on the boiler. Also provide the name of the part(s) shown below: Figure 15: HF Series Bare Boiler V . Repair Parts[...]

25 IT EM NO . DES CR IPTIO N P ART N U M BER 1 R e a r S m ok e bo x 6113700 4 6114700 5 2 Ja c ket - L o w e r Re a r 70 437033 70 437042 3 S hell 8 103701 8 103702 4 J ac k et - Ri ght S ide P anel 70 437031 70 437040 5 F r ont F lue B ox 6113700 9 6113701 0 6 Flue B ox F r a me I ns ula t ion 6113700 9 6113701 0 7 Flue B o x Do or w/ I ns ula ti[...]

26 Figure 16: Beckett AFG Oil Burner Repair Part For replacement oil burner parts, contact your wholesaler or the burner manufacturer: R.W . Beckett Co., P .O. Box 1289, Elyria, OH 44036 (216) 327-1060 or (800) OIL BURN(645-2876)[...]

27 BECKETT BURNER PARTS LIST FOR RSA SERIES STEEL BOILERS FOR REPLACEMENT OIL BURNER PARTS, CONTACT YOUR WHOLESALER OR THE BURNER MANUFACTURER: R. W . BECKETT CORP . 38251 CENTER RIDGE RD. P . O. BOX 1289 EL YRIA, OHIO 44036 1-800-645-2876 NOTE: When ordering parts always give the serial and model numbers shown on the boiler and burner. Also, provi[...]

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