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Symptom
D. Smoky flame and/or
fumes from bur ner.
Flame shape alters from
normal. Boiler door
becomes hotter than
usual.
Possible Cause
1. Air inlet damper accidently
masked or other obstruction to
airflow.
2. Alteration to air inlet damper
position.
3. Burner nozzle(s) dirty or badly
fitted.
4. Incorrect nozzle(s).
5. Excessive oil pressure.
6. Boiler tubes, flue or chimney
blocked or re stricted. Flue
damper closed.
7. Burner draught tube or flame
plate misplaced or faulty.
8. Door refractory failure.
Action
1. Clear obstruction.
2. Reset damper and make a
combustion check (special
instruments required).
3. Replace nozzle(s).
4. Replace with correct nozzle(s).
5. Reset pump pressure regulator.
6. Clean tubes. Open flue damper
and check why it became closed.
Clear blockage or restriction.
7. Call Service Engineer to correct
and replace if necessary.
8. Check for damage, replace if
damage severe.
Oil Burner Fault Finding Chart
Oil Burner Fault Finding Chart / 2
August 2014