Burnham 4FHL-107A Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

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For service and repairs to the heating plant, call your local representatives. When seeking information 

on the boiler, provide series and size designation shown on rating plate.

Boiler Number __________________ Type Firing________________ Type System _________

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

BURNHAM COMMERCIAL  

4FH SERIES FIRETUBE BOILERS

Commercial Boilers

This manual must only be used by a qualified heating installer/service technician.  

BEFORE installing, read all instructions in this manual and all other information 
shipped with the boiler. Post all instructions and manuals near the boiler for reference 
by service personnel. Perform steps in the order given. Failure to comply could 
result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

Ce  manuel  ne  doit  être  utilisé  que  par  des  techniciens  qualifiés  en  entretien  et 

installation d’appareil de chauffage. Lire l’ensemble des directives et toute autre 
information reçue avec la chaudière AVANT l’installation. Conserver ces directives 

près de la chaudière afin que le personnel d’entretien puisse s’y référer. Exécuter les 
étapes dans l’ordre donné. Ne pas se conformer aux directives peut engendrer des 

blessures graves, la mort ou d’importants dommages matériels.

Summary of Contents for 4FHL-107A

Page 1: ...hnician BEFORE installing read all instructions in this manual and all other information shipped with the boiler Post all instructions and manuals near the boiler for reference by service personnel Pe...

Page 2: ...es having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made C All wiring on boilers installed in Canada shall be made in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and or Local Regulati...

Page 3: ...ne Burner boiler systems produce steam or hot water in a pressurized vessel by mixing extremely flammable gaseous liquid or solid fuels with air to produce combustion and very hot products of combusti...

Page 4: ...e s ret sont absents ou install s l aide de cavaliers Ne pas faire fonctionner si une commande un interrupteur un composant ou un dispositif est entr en contact avec de l eau Improper installation adj...

Page 5: ...e combustible contiennent de l alumine de la silice des m taux lourds du monoxyde de carbone des oxydes d azote des ald hydes ou d autres substances toxiques ou dangereuses pouvant causer la mort ou d...

Page 6: ...ted piping electrical and control systems used and maintained in the boiler room Le terme syst me de br leur chaudi re utilis dans ce manuel signifie tout quipement m canique ou lectrique y compris la...

Page 7: ...esting Controls 16 17 Initial Cleaning Steam Boilers 17 Initial Cleaning Water Boilers 17 18 Water Boiler Operation 18 Boiler Water Treatment 18 pH or Alkalinity Test 18 Warnings about Frequent Water...

Page 8: ...ombustion efficiency of over 80 This manual gives the necessary information for the proper installation operation maintenance and service of units For special installation problems contact Burnham Com...

Page 9: ...um capacity and will light off and have stable and consistent combustion On installations where a natural draft stack is used causing high breeching drafts the boiler locking blade damper on boilers e...

Page 10: ...altitude installations above 1 000 ft An adjustment of 3 5 per 1 000 ft of elevation is recommended 6 LOCATION OF ASME STAMPING DATA The ASME stamping data is located as follows 1 Series 4FH Sizes 63...

Page 11: ...the boiler warms up If formation of condensate persists the low limit should be adjusted upward until condensate no longer forms Water boilers and low pressure steam boilers must have a set LFH at 12...

Page 12: ...es in the boiler metal These stresses can cause damage to the boiler by loosening tubes or in more severe instances can crack tube sheet ligaments furnaces or waterlegs B If temperature differentials...

Page 13: ...MANUAL 9 RELIEF VALVES Boiler relief valves are normally shipped loose and have been properly sized for your boiler The aggregate capacity of the relief valves as stamped on the valve rating plates mu...

Page 14: ...14 FIGURE 4 TS 71 130 D INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 3 TS 71 176 B...

Page 15: ...15 TS 71 131 D FIGURE 5 TS 3 101 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 6...

Page 16: ...control Avant que l installation de la chaudi re soit consid r e comme termin e v rifier le fonctionnement de ses dispositifs de contr le en particulier les interrupteurs bas niveau d eau et le contr...

Page 17: ...afety relief valve using extreme care to avoid damaging it A Check Operating Control Raise and lower operating control setting as required to start and stop burner B Warning Check High Limit Control J...

Page 18: ...WATER TREATMENT Boiler water treatment will help maximize the effectiveness and prolong the life of pressure vessels The general objectives of boiler water treatment are A Remove corrosive gases from...

Page 19: ...chaudi re par l oxyg ne provoque la corrosion des composants en fer et en acier et peut mener une d faillance La garantie standard de Burnham ne couvre pas les probl mes caus s par la contamination de...

Page 20: ...emperature to increase even if the gauge pressure is 0 It is better to allow the entire system to cool gradually never force cool the boiler as damage can also be inflicted due to thermal shock G When...

Page 21: ...rbulator replacement is from the front smokebox Turbulators should be installed and removed from the front of the boiler only Series 4FH All 4FH Series boilers come equipped with turbulators in all th...

Page 22: ...to solder joints on bellows and float when this type of control is used Check the float for evidence of collapse and check mercury bulb where applicable for mercury separation or discoloration DO NOT...

Page 23: ...at the end of heating season Drain off boiler water until it runs clear while holding the boiler temperature between 180 and 200 F Then refill to top of gauge glass B Water Boilers Since a water boile...

Page 24: ...ion Safety Controls Flame Failure Weekly Operator If flame display installed read and log for both pilot and main flames notify service organization if readings are very high very low or fluctuating r...

Page 25: ...ition Interlock Annually Service Technician Refer to burner instructions Low Fire Start Interlock Annually Service Technician Refer to burner instructions Automatic Changeover At Least Annually Servic...

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Page 28: ...Product under conditions varying materially from those under such Products is usually tested under industry standards as of the shipment time C Any damage to the Product due to abrasion erosion corro...

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