Start the burner – Beckett CF1400 User Manual

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Form 6104 BCF23-R05

Start the burner

Please read and understand the manual supplied with this

equipment. This equipment must be installed, adjusted and put
into operation only by a qualifi ed individual or service agency
that is:

Licensed or certifi ed to install and provide technical
service to oil heating systems.
Experienced with all applicable codes, standards and
ordinances.
Responsible for the correct installation and commission
of this equipment.
Skilled in the adjustment of oil burners using combustion
test instruments.

The installation must strictly comply with all applicable

codes, authorities having jurisdiction and the latest revision
of the National Fire Protection Association Standard for the
installation of Oil-burning Equipment, NFPA 31 (or CSA
B139 and B140 in Canada).

Regulation by these authorities take precedence over the

general instructions provided in this installation manual.

Do not proceed unless all prior steps in this manual have been

completed.

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Incorrect installation, adjustment,

and use of this burner could result
in severe personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage from
fi

re, carbon monoxide poisoning,

soot or explosion.

Professional Service
Required

Set appliance limit controls

Set the appliance limit controls in accordance with
the appliance manufacturer’s recommendations.
Move the low-fi re hold switch (not shown) to the
low fi re hold position. This will hold the burner in
low fi re during initial start-up.

Prepare the fuel unit for air venting

To vent air from one-pipe oil systems, attach a clear
hose to the vent plug on the fuel unit. Provide a
container to catch the oil. Loosen the vent plug.
Vent the air as described under ‘Start the Burner’.

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Do not attempt to start the burner when excess oil
has accumulated in the appliance, the appliance is
full of vapor, or when the combustion chamber is
very hot.
Do not attempt to re-establish fl ame with the burner
running if the fl ame becomes extinguished during
start-up, venting, or adjustment.
Vapor-Filled Appliance: Allow the unit to cool off
and all vapors to dissipate before attempting another
start.
Oil-Flooded Appliance: Shut off the electrical
power and the oil supply to the burner and then clear
all accumulated oil before continuing.
If the condition still appears unsafe, contact the Fire
Department. Carefully follow their directions.
Keep a fi re extinguisher nearby and ready for use.

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Failure to follow these instructions

could lead to equipment malfunction
and result in heavy smoke emission,
soot-up, hot gas puff-back, fi re and
asphyxiation hazards.

Explosion and Fire
Hazard

Do not allow oil to intermittently spray into a hot
combustion chamber while bleeding.
Install a gauge in the nozzle discharge port tubing or
fully open the pump bleed valve to prevent oil spray
from accumulating in the combustion chamber when
venting air from the fuel pump.
Ensure that all bubbles and froth are purged from
the oil supply system before tightening the pump air
bleed valve.

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Failure to bleed the pump

properly could result in unstable
combustion, hot gas puff-back and
heavy smoke.

Hot Gas Puff-back and

Heavy Smoke Hazard

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