6
NOTE:
Do not attempt to start the burner when
excess oil has accumulated, the combustion chamber
is full of vapour or when it is hot.
WARNING
Never burn garbage or paper in the unit
and never leave paper or rags around it.
23) SHUT-DOWN
1. Turn off power to the unit.
2. Close oil valve at oil storage tank.
NOTE:
Always keep the fuel supply valve closed if the
burner is shut-down for an extended period of time.
24) FLAME
FAILURE
1. Wait at least five minutes before pushing the
safety control.
2. Check fuses or breakers.
3. Check oil level in the tank and make sure that the
oil valve is open (if the tank is empty, have it filled
and purge the oil line).
4. Make sure that the aquastat is set above water
temperature.
5. Reset the safety control
ONCE ONLY
.
6. If the burner still does not start, call a qualified
service technician.
25) MAINTENANCE
1. The water heater and flue pipe should be cleaned,
once a year.
2. The unit should be flushed monthly and in the
case of hard water areas, more often.
3. The anodes should be inspected annually, and if
necessary, replaced. The anodes have a life
expectancy from one to ten years depending on
water conditions.
4. The nozzle should be inspected and if necessary,
removed and replaced. Handle nozzle with care
so that the inside surface of the tip is not
scratched.
5. The electrodes should be cleaned and adjusted
(see burner manufacturer’s specifications).
6. Do not lubricate the oil burner motor, it is
permanently lubricated.
7. The oil filter should be changed annually:
a) Place a pan under strainer.
b) Remove strainer cover, taking care not to
damage gaskets.
c) Take out strainer cartridge and replace it
annually.
d) Re-assemble
strainer.
25.1)
BLOCKED VENT SHUT-OFF (BVSO)
CLEANING
For continued safe operation, the Blocked Vent Shut-Off System
(BVSO) is required to be inspected and maintained annually by a
qualified technician.
1.
Disconnect the power to the appliance;
2. Remove the two screws holding the BVSO
assembly cover in place;
3. Remove the cover;
4. Remove the two screws holding the control box to
the
heat transfer tube assembly. Sliding the control
box in the appropriate direction will unlock it from
the heat transfer tube assembly;
5. Carefully remove any build-up from the thermal
switch surface;
CAUTION
Do not dent or scratch the surface of the thermal
switch. If the thermal switch is damaged, replacement
is required.
6. Clear and remove any build-up or obstruction
inside the heat transfer tube;
7. Re-mount, lock and fasten the control box with the
2 screws removed in step 4;
8. Re-attach the assembly cover with the screws
removed in step 2;
9. Re-establish power to the appliance.
26) CLEANING
1.
Turn main power switch "OFF";
2.
Close oil valve at oil storage tank;
3.
Remove flue pipe from water heater flue outlet;
4.
Clean flue pipe with wire brush and vacuum;
5.
Remove oil burner from water heater and
inspect combustion chamber;
6.
Remove the screws holding the transformer to
the casing and swing transformer back on its
hinges;
7.
Disconnect and remove the tubing from the
nozzle by removing the nut;
8.
Pull out the assembly;
9.
Clean the nozzle inside the burner blast tube;
10. Check to see that the nozzle and electrode
settings are correct (see burner manufacturer’s
specifications);
11. Re-install assembly by reversing the above
procedure.
