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OPerATiNg THe BOiLer - SYSTeM STArT-UP
ALWAYS INSPECT INSTALLATION BEFORE STARTING
1.
BURNER
Verify that the venting, water piping, oil piping, and electrical
A.
system are installed properly. Refer to installation Instruc-
tions contained in this manual.
Confirm all electrical, water and oil supplies are turned off at
B.
the source and that the vent is clear from obstructions.
FILL HEATING SYSTEM WITH WATER
2.
NOTICE
It is important to properly remove the oil and dirt from the water
system. Failure to clean the system can result in clogged air vents,
circulator damage and seized zone valves.
CLEAN HEATING SYSTEM if boiler water is dirty. Refer to Main-
tenance and Service Instructions Section of this manual for proper
cleaning instructions for water boilers.
Fill entire heating system with water and vent air from system. Use
the following procedure on the series loop or multi- zoned system
installed as per
PIPING DIAGRAMS
, to remove air from sys-
tem when filling:
Close full port ball valve in boiler system piping.
A.
Isolate all zones by closing zone valves or shut-off valves in
B.
supply and return of each zone(s).
Attach a hose to vertical purge valve in boiler system supply
C.
piping up stream from the full port ball valve. (NOTE – Ter-
minate hose in five gallon bucket at a suitable floor drain or
outdoor area).
Starting with one zone at a time, open zone valve or shut-off
D.
valve in boiler supply and return piping.
Open purge valve.
E.
Open shut-off valve in cold water supply piping located be-
F.
tween the air scoop and expansion tank.
When zone valve is completely purged of air, close zone valve
G.
or shut-off valve. Open zone valve to the next zone to be
purged. Repeat this step until all zones have been purged. At
completion, open all zone valves.
Close purge valve, continue filling the system until the pressure
H.
gauge reads 12 psi. Close shut- off valve in cold water supply
piping.
!
WARNING
The maximum operating pressure of this boiler is posted on the
ASME Data Label located on the front lower leg of the boiler.
Never exceed this pressure. Do not plug relief valve.
Open full port valve in boiler system piping.
I.
Remove hose from purge valve.
J.
Confirm that the boiler and system have no water leaks. Jacket
K.
and insulation may be installed after the boiler is piped and
leak tested.
It may be necessary to clean the air vent assembly after a few
L.
days of operation.
CHECK CONTROLS, WIRING AND BURNER. Be sure that
3.
all connections are tight and burner is rigid, that all electrical
connections have been completed and fuses installed, and that
oil tank is filled and oil lines have been tested.
ADJUST AQUASTAT CONTROL SETTINGS. Set burner
4.
service switch turned to “ON” and room thermostat set to 10°
below room temperature.
On the L7248A, the overall range of the High limit is from
A.
180°F to 220°F (82 C to 104 C). Later models may have greater
range.
Set the High Limit (HL) on the L7248A Aquastat Control at
B.
180°F. This temperature setting may be varied to suit require-
ments of installation. Differential is fixed at 15°F.
I.
Adjusting the Aquastat settings:
!
WARNING
All boilers equipped with burner swing door have a potential hazard which can cause severe property damage, personal injury or loss of life if
ignored. Before opening swing door, turn off service switch to boiler to prevent accidental firing of burner outside the combustion chamber.
Be sure to tighten swing door fastener completely when service is completed. In addition, the burner power cord will have to be disconnected
from the wire harness in the front jacket. Completely read, understand and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to start
up boiler.