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1.
Verify all electrical power to boiler / burner and fuel
supply to burner are shut off.
2.
With oil burner removed from fire door, clean any soot
accumulations from end of burner and if applicable
burner head.
3.
Remove burner drawer assembly, clean electrodes
and reset electrode spark gap per manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer to section on OPERATING
THE BOILER Nozzles and Electrodes.
4.
Replace oil nozzle with same size and type
recommended for use on this boiler.
5.
Install burner drawer assembly making sure head
location (and size if applicable) are per manufacturer’s
recommendations. If burner being used has damaged
head, replace head with same head recommended for
use on this boiler.
6.
Inspect and clean oil burner blower wheel.
7.
Remove oil pump cover and clean / replace pump
screen. Carefully reassemble ensuring pump cover
makes proper seal.
8.
Securely fasten oil burner to fire door.
9.
Replace fuel filter (if applicable).
10.
Reconnect electrical and fuel supplies.
11.
Fire burner, checking for proper combustion using
combustion test equipment and making adjustments
as necessary. Refer to section on OPERATING THE
BOILER Final Burner Adjustments.
12.
Insure all safety controls and operating controls are
functioning properly.
These are general instructions for
cleaning an oil burner.
For specifics, consult burner
manufacturer’s instructions.
OIL BURNER CLEANING
PN 240013023, Rev. B [12/31/2020]