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RULES
FOR SAFE INSTALLATION
AND OPEIL_TION
1. Read the Owner's
Manual for Safe Operation
carefidly.
Failure to tbllow tile rules tbr sale operation and
the instructions
can cause a malflmction
of the boiler and resuh in death, serious bodily injury, and/or
property
damage.
2.
Check your local codes and utility requirements
before installation.
The installation
nmst be in accordance
with their directives,
or follow NFPA 31 - Installation of Oil Burning Eqnipment,
latest revision.
3.
Before serTicing,
allow boiler to cool. Always shut offany
electricity
and oil to boiler when working on it.
4.
Inspect oil line and connections
for leaks.
5.
Be certain oil burner nozzle is the size required.
Overfiring
will result in early failure of the boiler sections.
This will cause dangerous
operation.
6.
Never vent this boiler into an enclosed space.
Always vent to the outside.
Never vent to another room or
inside a building.
7. Be sure there is adequate air supply for complete combustion.
8.
Follow a regular service and maintenance
schedule for efficient and safe operation.
9.
Keep boiler area clean and free of combustible
material,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
10. Oil burners are not do-it yourself items. This boiler must be installed and serviced by qualified
professionals
using combustion
test instruments.
11. Be aware when piping the relief valve that if the system pressure exceeds the safe limit of 30 pounds per
square inch, the relief valve will automatically
lift open.
Lifting of the relief valve can discharge
large
quantities
of steam and hot water, which may damage the surroundings.
Before installing
the relief valve
read the manufacturer's
instructions
and maintenance
section of the manual on relief valves.
12. Installation
and sizing of the expansion tank must consider the heating systems total water volume,
temperature,
boiler initial fill pressure, and system arrangement.
An improperly
installed and sized
expansion
tank may result in frequent lifting of the relief valve or other heating system problems.
For
proper installation,
sizing, and maintenance
of the expansion
tank follow the guidelines established
by
Dunkirk Radiator
Corporation
and the expansion tank manufacturer.
13. Expansion
tank performance
and life expectancy
can be hindered by overfilling
the boiler.
Dunkirk
Radiator
Corporation
recommends
an initial fill pressure of 10-12 psig. For higher fill pressures the
expansion
tank's air charge will need to be increased to match the fill pressure.
Consult the manufacturer's
guidelines
for sizing and selection.
14. Purging the heating system of air and gases when first putting the boiler's
into service is critical for proper
circulation
and quiet performance.
Once the air and gases are purged, for boiler installations
using float
type vents, the air vents should be closed for normal operation.
If air is heard or noticed by a loss of heat,
purge the system and open the vents for a short period of time.
WARNING
This
boiler
has been designed
for residential
installations.
If used for commercial
applications,
all jurisdictional
requirements
must be met.
This may require
wiring
and/or
piping
modifications.
The manufacturer
is not responsible
for any changes
to the original
design.
I DO NOT USE GASOLINE
CRANKCASE
DRAININGS
OR ANY OIL CONTAINING
GASOLINE.
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