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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
NEVER BURN GARBAGE, REFUSE OR PAPER IN THE HEATING UNIT.
NEVER LEAVE COMBUSTIBLE OR OTHER MATERIALS AROUND OR NEAR THE FURNACE.
NOTE: AN OPTIONAL VESTIBULE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SMO112 FURNACE
THE VESTIBULE COMPLETELY ENCLOSES THE OIL BURNER
IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF YOUR BURNER / FURNACE POWER SWITCH
OIL BURNER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• Use No 2 furnace oil
ONLY
• Do not use gasoline, crankcase oil, or any oil containing gasoline.
• Do not attempt to start the burner if excess oil has accumulated, when the furnace is full of vapor,
or if the combustion chamber is hot.
• Press the burner relay reset button ONLY ONCE; if the burner fails to start, call an
Oil Burner Technician.
• If the oil burner is to be shut off for any period of time, shut the oil valve OFF at the oil tank.
• Do not adjust or tamper with the furnace or any of the controls
• Do not burn garbage or paper in this unit.
• Never leave paper, rags, or other combustibles around the furnace.
• Only qualified, or where required by law, a licensed technician shall set – up this unit and
adjust controls.
• DO NOT START THE OIL BURNER UNLESS THE BLOWER DOOR IS SECURED IN PLACE.
TO TURN THE BURNER OFF
• Turn the main oil burner switch to “ OFF “
• Set the thermostat as far below room temperature as possible.
IF BURNER IS TO BE SHUT OFF FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD.
• Turn main oil burner switch to “OFF”.
• Close all oil supply valves.
• The heating system should be checked and cleaned if necessary.
BURNER FAILS TO OPERATE
Always call a qualified technician
The trouble may be :
• Raise your thermostat to 5º C ( 10º F ) above present room temperature
• Make sure your “ Oil Burner “ power switch is in the “ON” position
• If you hear a hum from the oil burner, and the motor has not started, press the reset button
on the burner motor once only.
• Blown fuse / “tripped” breaker in electrical panel
• Thermostat may be set below room temperature.
• Burner relay ( combustion control ) may have to be “reset” ( press reset once only )
• Oil valve may be closed.
• Oil supply may be too low.
• Blocked flue sensor “tripped”
• If the oil burner fails to start or runs for only a few seconds, call a qualified service technician.
