CLEAN BURN CB-1400, Руководство оператора

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Operator's Manual: Model CB-1400
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Cleaning the Tank
DO NOT allow water, sludge, or other debris to accumulate in your oil supply tank to the point that non-
combustible or harmful materials are drawn into the pump or burner.
Drain water and sludge from the bottom of your tank at least once a year, and more frequently with water
accumulation.
NOTE: If your used oil tank has not been cleaned on a regular basis, a considerable amount of sludge,
etc. may have accumulated on the bottom of the tank. Under these circumstances, it is advisable for you
to hire your used oil hauler to pump the tank. Make sure the tank is pumped to the bottom to remove all
sludge, etc. from the tank (your used oil hauler may charge an additional fee for this type of service).
The best time to pump the used oil tank is at the end of the heating season when the tank is low. This
allows sufficient time to refill the tank with used oil (generated by your company over the summer
months) so that you have adequate fuel for the heating season.
Cleaning Ash from the Furnace
NOTE: The maintenance interval for cleaning ash from the furnace is approximately 700 hours of
operation as indicated on the hour meter on the burner (refer to the servicing intervals at the beginning of
this chapter).
Be sure to clean the ash from your furnace at least twice during the heating season.
Your furnace may require more frequent clean out of the ash due to contaminants in the oil or heavy
use.
As ash accumulates, furnace heat output declines, and the stack temperature rises. 1/8" of ash has
the insulating capacity of one inch of fiberglass insulation and reduces heat transfer significantly. Never
allow more than 1/4" of ash to accumulate in the combustion chamber, heat exchanger flues, or
stack.
CAUTION: Be aware that used oils may contain heavy metallic compounds or foreign
materials. When burned, these compounds are deposited within the furnace, necessitating
careful cleaning. The following protective gear should be worn when cleaning the ash:
• Respirator for fine particles (a dust mask is not acceptable)
• Safety goggles
• Rubber gloves
• Protective clothing
CAUTION: Make sure you use a sturdy ladder or scaffolding for safe access to ceiling-hung
furnaces.
NOTE: When cleaning the furnace, static electricity may build up in the shop vac hose. If this occurs, use #12
copper wire wrapped around the hose with the other end connected to the furnace (or other ground source) to
eliminate the static.