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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
THIS FURNACEIS APPROVED FOR FUEL OIL NOT HEAVIER THAN NO. 2
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE OIL, OR ANY OIL CONTAINING GASOLINE
NEVER BURN GARBAGE, REFUSE OR PAPER IN THE HEATING UNIT.
NEVER LEAVE COMBUSTIBLE OR OTHER MATERIALS AROUND OR NEAR THE FURNACE.
IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF YOUR BURNER / FURNACE POWER SWITCH
OIL BURNER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Use No 2 furnace oil
ONLY
• Do not use gasoline, crankcase oil, or any oil containing gasoline.
• Do not attempt to start the burner if excess oil has accumulated, when the furnace is full of vapor,
or if the combustion chamber is hot.
• Press the burner relay reset button ONLY ONCE; if the burner fails to start, call an
Oil Burner Technician.
• If the oil burner is to be shut off for any period of time, shut the oil valve OFF at the oil tank.
• Do not adjust or tamper with the furnace or any of the controls
• Do not burn garbage or paper in this unit.
• Never leave paper, rags, or other combustibles around the furnace.
• Only qualified, or where required by law, a licensed technician shall set – up this unit and
adjust controls.
• DO NOT START THE OIL BURNER UNLESS THE BLOWER DOOR IS SECURED IN PLACE.
TO TURN THE BURNER OFF
• Turn the main oil burner switch to “ OFF “
• Set the thermostat as far below room temperature as possible.
IF BURNER IS TO BE SHUT OFF FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD.
• Turn main oil burner switch to “OFF”.
• Close all oil supply valves.
• The heating system should be checked and cleaned if necessary.
Note:
Always keep oil supply valve shut off if burner is shut down for an extended period of time.
BURNER FAILS TO OPERATE
Always call a qualified technician.
The trouble may be :
• Raise your thermostat to 5º C ( 10º F ) above present room temperature
• Make sure your “Oil Burner” power switch is in the “ON” position
• If you hear a hum from the oil burner, and the motor has not started, press the reset button on the
burner motor once only.
• Blown fuse / “tripped” breaker in electrical panel
• Thermostat may be set below room temperature.
• Burner relay ( combustion control ) may have to be “reset” ( press reset once only )
• Oil valve may be closed.
• Oil supply may be too low.
• Blocked flue sensor “tripped”
• If the oil burner fails to start or runs for only a few seconds, call a qualified service technician.
