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Potential for Fire, Smoke 

and Asphyxiation Hazards

To the Homeowner or Equipment Owner:

 

y

Please read and carefully follow all 

instructions provided in this manual 

regarding your responsibilities in caring for 

your heating equipment.

 

y

Contact a professional, qualified service 

agency for installation, start-up or service work.

 

y

Save this manual for future reference.

Incorrect installation, adjustment, or 

misuse of this burner could result 

in death, severe personal injury, or 

substantial property damage. 

To the Professional, Qualified Installer or 

Service Agency:

 

y

Please read and carefully follow all 

instructions provided in this manual before 

installing, starting, or servicing this burner 

or heating system.

 

y

The Installation must be made in 

accordance with all NFPA (National Fire 

Protection Association

®

) state and local 

codes having jurisdiction.

AF / AFG  

BURNER MANUAL

Summary of Contents for AF Series

Page 1: ...this manual for future reference Incorrect installation adjustment or misuse of this burner could result in death severe personal injury or substantial property damage To the Professional Qualified Installer or Service Agency y Please read and carefully follow all instructions provided in this manual before installing starting or servicing this burner or heating system y The Installation must be m...

Page 2: ...during the summer in order to prevent condensation of moisture on the inside surface of the tank Remainder of manual to be used ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS Contents General Information 3 Hazard Definitions 3 Inspect Prepare Installation Site 6 7 Inspect Chimney or Direct Vent System 6 Combustion air supply 7 Clearances to burner and appliance 7 Combustion chamber Burner retrofitting 7 Pr...

Page 3: ...ion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Intended to bring special attention to information but not related to personal injury or property damage Owner s Responsibility Incorrect installation adjustment and use of this burner could result in severe personal injury death or substant...

Page 4: ...ncy Frozen Plumbing and Water Damage Hazard Figure 2 Burner Specifications Capacity Note 1 AF Burner 0 40 3 00 GPH AFG Burner 0 40 3 00 GPH Refer to Figure 3 Page 5 for further information Certifications Approvals ANSI UL296 and CSA B140 0 Approved Fuels USA ASTM D396 for No1 or No 2 Heating Oil B6 B20 grades Canada No 1 Stove Oil or No 2 Furnace Oil Only SEE WARNING SECTION BELOW Electrical Input...

Page 5: ... carrier at once and file the appropriate claim When contacting Beckett for service information Please record the burner serial number and have available when calling or writing You will find the serial number on the silver label located on the left rear of the burner Refer to Figure 1 Page 3 Note ATC s for specific manufacturers are listed in the Beckett OEM Specification Guide and can also be fo...

Page 6: ... they reach the dew point The condensation will mix with the sulphur in the flue gases creating sulphuric acid The acid will attack the chimney mortar brick and clay liners causing corrosion deterioration and blockage of the chimney Eventually the blockage could prevent exhausting the flue gases Instead the flue gases could vent out the barometric damper into the living space Therefore it is stron...

Page 7: ...o separate instruction sheet s included with any outside air kit or power vent system being installed Clearances to burner and appliance Provide space around burner and appliance for easy service and maintenance Check minimum clearances against those shown by the appliance manufacturer and by applicable building codes Combustion chamber Burner retrofitting Verify that the appliance combustion cham...

Page 8: ...r s information For conversions or upgrades when information is not available for the application Section Prepare the Burner Use only nozzles having the brand flow rate gph spray angle and pattern specified by the appliance manufacturer Follow the appliance manufacturer s specifications for the required pump outlet pressure for the nozzle since this affects the flow rate y Nozzle manufacturers cal...

Page 9: ...ith L2 heads and M series air tube combinations ending with an N suffix example AFG70MDAQN Check adjust electrodes Check the electrode tip settings Adjust if necessary to comply with the dimensions shown in Figure 8 To adjust loosen the electrode clamp screw and slide rotate electrodes as necessary Securely tighten the clamp screw when finished Servicing nozzle line assembly 1 Turn off power to bu...

Page 10: ...istance to the face of the head A Beckett T501 gauge may also be used Slide the nozzle line forward or back until this dimension for F heads is 1 1 to the face of the heat shield if applicable Tighten the hex head screw to secure the escutcheon plate to the burner chassis Then tighten the splined nut and attach the oil connector tube 3 Recheck the Z dimension periodically when servicing to ensure ...

Page 11: ...end of a ruler at the leading edge of the head and using a straight edge across the end of the air tube measure the distance to the end of the tube A Beckett T501 gauge may also be used Slide the nozzle line forward or back until this dimension is 1 for V1 heads Tighten the acorn nut Tighten the hex head screw to secure the head adjusting plate to the burner chassis Then tighten the splined nut an...

Page 12: ...e in fuel line components and fuel unit damaging the equipment and preventing proper operation y Use pipe joint sealant approved for use on kerosene fuel oils and biodiesel fuels Damage to the pump could cause impaired burner operation oil leakage and appliance soot up Do Not Use Teflon Tape To further protect the fuel supply system and reduce nozzle orifice plugging with firing rates below 0 75 g...

Page 13: ...s In Canada all wiring is to be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 The 7505 primary control with valve on delay pre time and burner motor off delay post time requires a constant 120 volts AC power source supplied to the BLACK wire on the control The RED wire goes to the appliance limit circuit Please note that other control manufacturers may use different wire colors for power ...

Page 14: ...the wire from the W terminal on the thermostat to the TW terminal on the control SAFETY OPERATING LIMITS L1 L2 THERMOSTAT R W TR TW YELLOW TERMINAL COLOR MOTOR ORANGE L2 MTR WHITE 52021 L1 BLACK LIMIT RED L2 WHITE BLUE W WHITE STRIPE RWB TERMINAL COLOR RWB THERMOSTAT R W SAFETY OPERATING LIMITS L1 L2 Figure 18 Interrupted Ignition Valve on Delay only no motor off delay Figure 19 Interrupted Igniti...

Page 15: ...reaches a pre set time allotment The control will then go into Hard Lockout instead of recycle This feature prevents excessive accumulation of oil in the appliance firing chamber 8 Motor Off Delay If applicable the oil solenoid valve is turned off and the control delays turning the motor off for the set motor off delay time before the control returns to standby 9 Pump Prime The igniter and motor a...

Page 16: ...prime the pump properly could result in unstable combustion hot gas puff back and heavy smoke Hot Gas Puff Back and Heavy Smoke Hazard 9 Bleed the pump until all froth and bubbles are purged If desired terminate the call for heat or hold the reset button for at least one second to exit Pump Prime mode and return to Standby 10 At the end of 4 minutes the yellow light will turn off and the control w...

Page 17: ...ck or over fire draft to the level specified by the appliance manufacturer Natural Draft Applications typically over fire draft is 0 01 or 0 02 w c Direct Venting typically may not require draft adjustment High Efficiency Positive Pressure Appliances also vary from traditional appliances see manufacturer s recommendations 3 Follow these four steps to properly adjust the burner Step 1 Adjust the ai...

Page 18: ... cutoff function Check primary control safety lockout timing Check ignition system for proper operation Inspect the vent system and chimney for soot accumulation or other restriction Clean all flue passages and flue pipe Replace corroded or damaged pipes Clean the appliance thoroughly according to the manufacturer s recommendations Check the burner performance Refer to the section Set combustion w...

Page 19: ...19 AFG Burner Manual For best performance specify genuine Beckett replacement parts Replacement Parts Air Tubes Nozzle Lines Electrodes Parts For Part Number Listing refer to page 22 ...

Page 20: ...20 Burner Mounting Flange Pedestals Mounting Flange Gasket Kit 5432 Pedestal Kit 5685 Split Mounting Flange Gasket Kit 5850 Extended Pedestal Kit 5606 For Part Number Listing refer to page 22 ...

Page 21: ...21 AFG Burner Manual Burner Accessories Solenoid Valve Kit 2182602U Burner Cover Replacement Parts Burner Cover Retrofit Kit 5207301U For Part Number Listing refer to page 22 ...

Page 22: ...it Extended X X 32 2182602U Solenoid Valve Kit Delay X X 33 5207301U Burner Cover Kit X X 33a 52642001U Replacement Cover Only X X 33b 32109BK Cover Mounting Plate X X Air Tubes Nozzle Lines Electrodes Parts Item Part Description AF AFG ATC s Complete Air Tube Combinations Refer to Figure 3 Page 5 X X 18a SL Nozzle Line Electrode Assembly NLEA F Head Air Tubes X X 18b SL Nozzle Line Electrode Asse...

Page 23: ... ____ De aerator Yes ____ No ____ Fuel filter s _____________________________________________________ Installation Information Burner Model ___________ Serial ____________ Appliance Mfg __________________ Appliance Model _____________________ Installation Date __________________ Set up Date ________________ Company ___________________________________________________ Address _______________________...

Page 24: ...roduct specifications To review the complete warranty policy and duration of coverage for a specific product or obtain a written copy of warranty form 61545 please choose one of the following options 1 Visit our website at www beckettcorp com warranty 2 Email your request to rwb customer service beckettcorp com 3 Write to R W Beckett Corporation P O Box 1289 Elyria OH 44036 NOTE Beckett is not res...

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