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Is the branch circuit power supply as required per the burner name plate?
Is the unit properly grounded?
4.
Combustion Air
Is adequate fresh combustion available?
Is the breeching/stack open and unobstructed?
5.
Gas
Is the gas supply available?
6.
Oil
Is there adequate amount of oil in the tank?
Is the oil the proper grade?
B.
FILLING THE SYSTEM
1.
The system and the Boiler should be thoroughly flushed before start up.
2.
Operate water column and level control drain/blowdown valves to assure that
these are thoroughly flushed and operate properly.
3.
Before firing the unit, be sure the unit is filled to the proper water level.
C.
CONTROL SETTINGS
1.
Controller
This is the pressure sensing device which controls the operation of the burner. Set
the controller for the desired steam pressure.
2.
High Limits
Set the high limit auto reset control approximately 10% above the setting of the
controller. Manual reset limits should be set approximately 5% above the auto
reset limit, but should not be set higher than 95% of the safety valve set pressure.
3.
Low Water Cut-Off
This limit is always Factory-set. If additional units are field installed, manual reset
LWCO’s should be positioned below the automatic reset limit.
D.
BURNER
IMPORTANT: Read the burner O&M manual (Appendixed to this manual) thoroughly
before attempting to start the burner.
CAUTION: Failure to properly follow the detailed start up instructions given in the
burner O&M manual may result in an explosion which could cause property damage,
injury, or loss of life.
