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The 

ECONOMITE Models DS24A

direct spark ignition conversion burner is adaptable to any type gas utilization equipment, includ-

ing gravity and forced circulation furnaces and boilers, and is particularly recommended for horizontal and downdraft gas utilization
equipment since it needs no draft to maintain a pilot. 

Power burner design makes it perfectly suited for oil burner replacement.

In  the  United  States

,  installation  must  conform with local

codes  or, in the absence of local codes, with 

Installation of

Domestic  Gas  Conversion  Burners

,  

ANSI Z21.8a

-latest

edition  and  

National  Fuel Gas Code

ANSI Z223.1

-latest

edition(s)   available   from   American   National   Standard
Institute.  Further   reference  should  be  made  to the recom-
mendation of your fuel supplier.

Note

: Any additions,  changes or conversions required in order

for  the  gas  utilization  equipment to satisfactorily meet the
application needs must be made by a MIDCO distributor (or
other qualified agency) using factory specified and approved
parts.

In Canada

,  installation  must  conform with local codes or, in

the absence of local codes, with 

Installation Codes for Gas

Burning   Appliances   and   Equipment,  CGA Standard
CAN/CGA  1-B149.1 or 2

.  When  the conversion burner is

used  on  Forced  Air  Central  Furnace, the two yellow and
black  warning  labels  in  the  literature  envelope  shall be
attached    in  accordance    with    

Installation    Code,

CGA    Standard   CAN/CGA   1-B149,   Clause   5.4.4.4.

Further reference should be made to the recommendation of
your fuel supplier.

INSTALLER:  

Inform   and  demonstrate  to the user

the  correct  operation and maintenance of this gas
utilization equipment.  Inform  the  user of the haz-
ards of   storing    flammable   liquids  and  vapors
in the vicinity of this gas utilization equipment and
remove  such  hazards.  Affix this manual  adjacent 
to the conversion burner.

CODE COMPLIANCE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE INSTALLER.

WARNING: If the information in

these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage,
personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, serv-
ice agency or the gas supplier.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical 
switch; do not use any phone in 
your building.

Immediately call your gas 
supplier from a neighbor's 
phone. Follow the gas suppliers' 
instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas 
supplier, call the fire department.

USER: Retain this manual for future reference. If other than routine service or maintenance 

as described in this manual is required, contact a qualified service agency. DO NOT 
ATTEMPT REPAIRS. An inadvertent service error could result in a dangerous condition.

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The following terms are used to identify hazards, safety precautions or special notations

and have standard meanings throughout this manual. When you see the safety alert symbol and one of the safety information
terms as shown below, be aware of the hazard potential.

DANGER:

Identifies the most serious hazards which 

will

result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Signifies a hazard that 

could

result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION:

Identifies unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage.

ANSI Z21.17
CONVERSION
BURNERS

Installation and Service Instructions 

Midco International
4140 West Victoria Street    Chicago, Illinois 60646
tel 773.604.8700    fax 773.604.4070    web www.midco-intl.com

Midco

INTERNATIONAL

799

8470-71

Printed in U.S.A.

Economite DS24A

Conversion Burners

Summary of Contents for Economite DS24A

Page 1: ...ch hazards Affix this manual adjacent to the conversion burner CODE COMPLIANCE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly a fi...

Page 2: ...0 square inches of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space One grille should be located within 12 inches of the ceiling the other within 12 inches of the floor If...

Page 3: ...zzle ribbon is free of for eign materials and also that the electrodes have not been damaged or displaced see Figure 7 WARNING The chimney shall be inspected for unsafe conditions such as deteriorat e...

Page 4: ...e sure to hook up to a permanently live circuit Provide a fused on off disconnect switch carrying a minimum 3 amp fuse The frame of the burner must be well grounded A terminal is provided in the contr...

Page 5: ...OPANE gas only and should be used only with the gas specified on rating plate A Standard Model DS24A Economite is shipped ready for NATURAL gas As shipped it is field convertible to PROPANE gas see Ta...

Page 6: ...or capacity rating of the gas utilization equipment Refer to Section VII Main Gas Spud and Table 3 5 RESET the Electronic Control by setting the operating control to OFF or the thermostat below room t...

Page 7: ...ng and shut off procedure refer to CONSUMER INSTRUCTIONS or to the instruction plate mounted on the burner DANGER Be sure that the Main Manual Shut Off Valve Combination Valve and Burner Power Switch...

Page 8: ...stment an overfire condition could result when pressure returns to normal particularly if the regu lator adjustment screw is bottomed out ALWAYS confirm that at least the minimum rated gas pressure is...

Page 9: ...OR REPAIR WARNING If PROPANE gas is used and the burner is located in a base ment crawl space or confining space contact your gas supplier about installing a GAS LEAK warning device PROPANE gas is hea...

Page 10: ...ol b Between Electronic Control high voltage terminal and Spark Electrode Wire insert head of 8 x 3 4 or longer round head screw into snap terminal inside right angle rubber boot No spark broken wire...

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