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AFG Burner Manual
Section: General Information
Please read and understand the manual supplied with
this equipment. This equipment must be installed,
adjusted and put into operation only by a qualified
individual or service agency that is:
y
Licensed or certified to install and provide technical
service to oil heating systems.
y
Experienced with all applicable codes, standards
and ordinances.
y
Responsible for the correct installation and
commission of this equipment.
y
Skilled in the adjustment of oil burners using
combustion test instruments.
The installation must strictly comply with all applicable
codes, authorities having jurisdiction and the latest
revision of the National Fire Protection Association
Standard for the installation of Oil-burning Equipment,
NFPA 31 (or CSA-B139 and CSA-B140 in Canada).
Regulation by these authorities take precedence over
the general instructions provided in this installation
manual.
Incorrect installation, adjustment, and
use of this burner could result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage from fire, carbon
monoxide poisoning, soot or explosion.
Professional Service
Required
Special Requirements
○ Burner and/or appliance installations in the United
States must comply with NFPA 31 (National Fire
Protection Association) Standard for the Installation
of Oil-Burning Equipment, NFPA 70 (National
Electric Code), as well as all state and local codes
(AHJ)
○ Installations in Canada must comply with the latest
editions of CSA B139 (Installation Code for Oil
Burning Equipment), CSA Standard C22, Part 1
(Canadian Electric Code), and all applicable local
codes.
○ Concealed damage — If you discover damage to
the burner or controls during unpacking, notify the
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 found by
visiting www.beckettcorp.com.
Fuel Supply System
Compatibility
The fuel supply system design and components must
be compatible with the fuel being used in the appliance.
Follow all guidelines and best practices recommended
by the fuel supplier, NFPA 30 & NFPA 31, and any
state or local ordinances for safe storage, filtering,
conditioning, and delivery to the burner.
Figure 3: Model AF / AFG Air Tube Combination (ATC) Codes
Firing Rate
GPH (min-max)
Head
Static Plate
Size (inches)
ATC Codes For Usable Air Tube Lengths
4-1/2”
5-3/8”
6-5/8”
7-1/4”
9”
10-1/2”
13”
16”
-
None
2-3/4 U
AF44
AF53
AF65
AF72
AF90
AF104
AF130
AF160
0.50 - 0.75
F0
3-3/8 U
AF44XR
AF53XR
AF65XR
AF72XR
AF90XR
AF104XR
AF130XR AF160XR
0.75 - 1.25
F3
2-3/4 U
AF44XN
AF53XN
AF65XN
AF72XN
AF90XN
AF104XN
AF130XN AF160XN
0.85 - 1.35
F4
2-3/4 U
AF44WH
AF53WH
AF65WH
AF72WH
AF90WH
AF104WH AF130WH AF160WH
0.85 - 1.65
F6
2-3/4 U
AF44YB
AF53YB
AF65YB
AF72YB
AF90YB
AF104YB
AF130YB AF160YB
1.10 - 2.00
F12
2-3/4 U
AF44XO
AF53XO
AF65XO
AF72XO
AF90XO
AF104XO
AF130XO AF160XO
1.65 - 2.50
F22
2-3/4 U
AF44XP
AF53XP
AF65XP
AF72XP
AF90XP
AF104XP
AF130XP AF160XP
2.50 - 3.00
F31
None
AF44XS
AF53XS
AF65XS
AF72XS
AF90XS
AF104XS
AF130XS AF160XS
Model AFG Type “M” Air Tube Combination (ATC) Codes
Firing Rate GPH
(min-max)
Head
Static Plate
Size (inches)
Venturi
ATC Codes For Usable Air Tube Lengths
5”
7”
9”
0.50 - 1.10
L1
3-3/8 U
8 holes
AFG50MBSS
AFG70MBSS
AFG90MBSS
0.50 - 1.00
L2
2-3/4 U
8 holes
AFG50MPSS
AFG70MPSS
AFG90MPSS
0.75 - 2.75
V1
2-3/4 U
8 holes
AFG50MDSS
AFG70MDSS
AFG90MDSS