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Figure 4:  Operating Instructions, EP Ignition System

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TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is

1. Set the thermostat and all operating controls to the

    to be performed.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING:

causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result

RM7890

RESET SAFETY

SWITCH BUTTON

ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

PANEL

MAIN GAS ROCKER

SWITCH

MAIN POWER

ROCKER

SWITCH

Open manual main shut-off valve(s).

2. Close manual main shut-off valve(s) and pilot valve(s).

2. Set the thermostat or operating control to the lowest setting.

1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.

3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.

10. EP SYSTEM

      See control location diagram. On the electronic control

4. EP SYSTEM: Flip both rocker switches to "O" position (off).
5. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device

    which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light

    the pilot by hand.

      panel, flip the main power rocker switch to "l" position

      (on). The "POWER" status indicator will light.
      The pilot will light electronically. If pilot failure occurs,

      the "ALARM" indicator will light. In case of pilot

      failure, proceed to step 11.

      On the electronic control panel, flip the main gas valve

      rocker switch to "l" position (on). The "MAIN" gas valve

      indicator will light. Main burners will operate.

      "MAIN" gas valve indicator will cycle on and off at the

      same time as the thermostat or operating control and

      the main burners.

 8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
 9. Set the thermostat or operating control to desired

      setting.

11. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions

      "TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" and call your

      service technician or gas supplier.

CONTROL LOCATION DIAGRAM

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

B. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under

    control system and any gas control which has been

    to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the

    water. Immediately call a qualified service technician

phone in your building.

Do not try to light any appliance.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

BEFORE OPERATING

    some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

    area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because

C.                                      smell all around the appliance

    which automatically lights the pilot. Do not try to light

A. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device

    the pilot by hand.

    under water.

fire department.

6. Make sure the manual main shut-off valve(s) and pilot 

valve(s) have been shut off for at least five minutes. 

Then smell for gas, including near the floor.

7. Open the manual pilot valve(s) 

lowest setting.

Summary of Contents for 5B Series

Page 1: ...isque d incendie ou d explosion ou pour éviter tout dommage matériel toute blessure ou la mort Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d essence ni d autres vapeurs ou liquides inflam mables dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE GAZ Ne pas tenter d allumer d appareils Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur Ne pas vous servir des téléphones dans le bâtimen...

Page 2: ...s to assure adequate ventilation Wash all exposed body areas gently with soap and water after contact Wash work clothes separately from other laundry and rinse washing machine after use to avoid contaminating other clothes Discard used RCF components by sealing in an airtight plastic bag RCF and crystalline silica are not classified as hazardous wastes in the United States and Canada First Aid Pro...

Page 3: ...annual maintenance as specified in the Installation Operating and Service Instructions Service on this boiler should be undertaken only by trained and skilled personnel from a qualified service agency B Instructions to place boiler in operation and to turn off boiler are shown on the Lighting or Operating Instruction label posted inside the boiler behind the front removable door See Figure 1 for f...

Page 4: ...ice gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some B smell all around the appliance area which automatically lights the pilot Do not try to light A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Set the thermostat or operating con...

Page 5: ...s the pilot Do not try to light A This appliance is equipped with an ignition device 5 Make sure the manual main shut off valve s and pilot 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Set the thermostat or operating control to lowest setting the pilot by hand OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS under water causing property damage personal injury or lo...

Page 6: ...ain gas valve rocker switch to l position on The MAIN gas valve indicator will light Main burners will operate MAIN gas valve indicator will cycle on and off at the same time as the thermostat or operating control and the main burners 8 Turn on all electric power to the appliance 9 Set the thermostat or operating control to desired setting 11 If the appliance will not operate follow the instructio...

Page 7: ...7 Figure 5 EI Control Locations USA Only 5006 thru 5009 Figure 6 EI Control Locations USA Only 5010 thru 50026 Canada All Figure 7 EP Control Locations ...

Page 8: ...re a number of observation port covers Select a cover that is directly behind a pilot loosen the screw at the top of the cover and with a pair of pliers cover may be hot rotate cover until observation port is uncovered Retighten screw to hold cover in this position 1 Pilot Flame All of the pilots used on the Series 5B boilers have tips that produce three flames one left one right and one straight ...

Page 9: ...9 Figure 10 Typical Main Burner Flame Figure 8 Recommended Vent Systems Figure 9 Typical Pilot Flame ...

Page 10: ...leanout panels which are installed on both the front and rear of the boiler the upper front and upper rear jacket panels must be removed If access to the flue cleanout panels facing the front of the boiler is required the front vestibule panel must be removed See Figure 11 Remove the Front Cleanout Panels first by removing the upper and lower nuts and washers securing these panels to the boiler se...

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Page 12: ...l Burnham Wholesale distributor Should you require assistance in locating a Burnham distributor in your area or have questions regarding the availability of Burnham products or repair parts please contact Burnham Customer Service at 888 791 3790 or Fax 717 293 5803 ...

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