Burnham V7 SERIES Installation & Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 2

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY

1. THIS BOILER HAS LIMITED WARRANTIES, COPIES OF WHICH ARE PRINTED ON THE BACK COVER OF THIS

MANUAL.

2. THIS BOILER IS SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOORING. BOILER CANNOT BE IN-

STALLED ON CARPETING.

3. ALL BOILERS MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL PLUMBING,

HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CODES AND THE REGULATIONS OF THE SERVING UTILITIES WHICH MAY
DIFFER FROM THIS MANUAL. AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE
INSTALLATIONS ARE MADE.
IN ALL CASES, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS:

USA BOILERS

A. Current Edition of American National Standard ANSI/NFPA 31, “Installation of Oil Burning Equipment”, for clearances between boiler, vent connector and

combustible material.

B. Current Edition of American National Standard ANSI/NFPA 211, “Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances”, For Chimney require-

ments, type of venting material and clearances between vent connector pipe and combustible materials.

C. Current Edition of American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME CSD-1, “Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers”, for assembly and

operations of controls and safety devices.

CANADA BOILERS

A. Current Edition of Canadian Standards Association CSA B139, “Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment”, for recommended Installation Practices.

4. ALL HEATING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE DESIGNED BY COMPETENT CONTRACTORS AND ONLY PERSONS

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE LAYOUT AND INSTALLATION OF HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEMS SHOULD
ATTEMPT INSTALLATION OF ANY BOILER.

5. THE BOILER MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED CHIMNEY IN GOOD CONDITION. SERIOUS PROPERTY

DAMAGE COULD RESULT IF THE BOILER IS CONNECTED TO A DIRTY OR INADEQUATE CHIMNEY. THE
INTERIOR OF THE CHIMNEY FLUE MUST BE INSPECTED AND CLEANED BEFORE THE START OF THE HEAT-
ING SEASON AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE HEATING SEASON FOR ANY
OBSTRUCTIONS. A CLEAN AND UNOBSTRUCTED CHIMNEY FLUE IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW NOXIOUS
FUMES THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE TO VENT SAFELY AND WILL CONTRIBUTE TOWARD
MAINTAINING THE BOILER’S EFFICIENCY.

6. READ THE LITERATURE ENCLOSED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE VARIOUS ACCESSORY DEVICES.

THESE ACCESSORY DEVICES MUST BE INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE MANUFACTURER.

7. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLING CONTRACTOR TO SEE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE COR-

RECTLY INSTALLED AND ARE OPERATING PROPERLY WHEN THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.

8. FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND SERVICEABILITY FROM THIS BOILER ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING

RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE BOILER OR CONTROLS. Retain your contractor or a competent serviceman to assure that the boiler is properly adjusted and

maintained.

B. Clean flueways at least once a year - preferably at the end of the heating season to remove soot and scale. Inside of firebox should also be cleaned at the same

time.

C. Have oil burner and controls checked at least once a year or as may be necessitated.

WARNING

High water temperatures increase the risk of burns or scalding injury. Install an automatic tempering
(mixing) valve at the tankless heater outlet to avoid excessively hot water at the fixtures.

WARNING

All boilers equipped with burner swing door have a potential hazard which can cause severe property
damage, personal injury or loss of life if ignored. Before opening swing door, turn off service switch to
boiler to prevent accidental firing of burner outside the combustion chamber. Be sure to tighten swing door
fastener completely when service is completed.

WARNING

This boiler is designed to burn No. 2 fuel oil only. Do not use gasoline, crankcase drainings, or any oil
containing gasoline. Never burn garbage or paper in this boiler. Do not convert to any solid fuel (i.e.
wood, coal) or gaseous fuel (i.e. natural gas, LP/propane). All flammable debris, rags, paper, wood scraps,
etc., should be kept clear of the boiler at all times. Keep the boiler area clean and free of fire hazards.