OSB
Oil-Fired Steam Boilers –
User’s Information Manual
2
Part Number 550-110-755/0402
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Products to avoid
Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons
Permanent wave solutions
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals
Calcium chloride used for thawing
Sodium chloride used for water softening
Refrigerant leaks
Paint or varnish removers
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid
Cements and glues
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning solvents found in
household laundry rooms
Adhesives used to fasten building products and other similar products
Areas likely to have contaminants
Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments
Swimming pools
Metal fabrication plants
Beauty shops
Refrigeration repair shops
Photo processing plants
Auto body shops
Plastic manufacturing plants
Furniture refinishing areas and establishments
New building construction
Remodeling areas
Garages with workshops
Air contamination
To prevent potential of severe personal injury or death, check for
products or areas listed in table below before installing boiler. If
any of these contaminants are found, do one of the following:
•
Remove contaminants permanently. —
or
—
•
Isolate boiler and provide outside combustion air. See
applicable codes for further information. —
or
—
•
Contact your qualified service technician to install an
outside air kit (if available) for the burner. An outside air
kit allows ducting of outside air directly to the burner.
Figure 1
Boiler and components
Start-up
1. If burner does not fire, check for:
•
Boiler switch turned off?
•
Fuses blown or breaker tripped?
•
Thermostat set below room temperature?
•
Fuel valves turned off?
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Water not visible in gauge glass?
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Not enough oil in tank to supply burner?
2. Correct problems found in step #1. If burner does not fire,
press the reset button on burner primary control only once.
Repeated presses will deposit oil in chamber, creating a fire
hazard.
Burner must never be fired when oil is in combustion
chamber. Immediately call a qualified service
technician.
3. If burner still does not fire, call a qualified service technician.
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Check daily
Boiler area
1. Check that boiler area is free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Ensure that
no air-contaminating materials (see above) are present in the
area.
Pressure gauge
1. Pressure gauge must not show more than 15 psig (normally
5 psig). Contact a qualified service technician if high pressure
occurs.
Air openings
1. Verify that combustion and ventilation air openings to the boiler
room and/or building are open and unobstructed.
