Weil-McLain Oil-Fired Water Boiler - Manual (Page 3)

Part number 550-141-988/1005
water boiler
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wner responsibiliTies
Operation Maintenance
You must adhere to the follow-
ing to avoid severe personal
injury, death or substantial
property damage.
Fuel
• Do not use crankcase drainings or any oil contain-
ing gasoline. See burner manual for proper fuel
oil.
• Never burn garbage or paper in the boiler. Never
leave combustible material around boiler.
Do not tamper with burner/
controls
• Always follow specific instructions when starting
up boiler or performing routine maintenance or
service.
Do not start burner if:
• Do not attempt to start burner when excess oil has
accumulated in combustion chamber, when unit
is full of vapor, or when combustion chamber is
very hot.
• Do not start burner unless breeching and burner
mounting door are secured in place.
Start-up
1. If burner does not fire, check and correct:
• Is boiler ON/OFF switch on, and are all other switches
feeding boiler turned on?
• Is fuse or breaker tripped?
• Is thermostat set above room temperature?
• Are fuel valves turned on?
• Is there enough oil in the oil tank?
. If burner still does not fire, remove the burner cover
and press the primary control reset button ONLY
ONCE. DO NOT repeat, because oil will build up
in the boiler chamber.
The burner must never be fired when oil is
in the combustion chamber. Immediately
call you qualified service technician.
. If the burner still does not fire, call your qualified
service technician.
Beginning of heating season
o Call a qualified service technician to perform an-
nual service .
Every day during heating season
o Keep area free of combustible materials:
Check that boiler area is free of combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
Every week during heating season
o Check for and remove any obstructions to flow of
combustion or ventilation air to boiler.
o Check that breeching is attached between boiler
and chimney. If breeching is loose or damaged, im-
mediately turn off boiler ON/OFF switch and call
your service technician to repair.
o Check for oil leaks in oil piping and around the
burner. If found, immediately call your service
technician to repair.
o Check for water leaks in boiler and piping. If found,
immediately call your service technician to repair.
End of heating season
o Perform all above daily and weekly procedures. Call
your service technician if any problems are found.
Boiler shutdown
o Do not drain boiler unless exposure to freezing
temperatures will occur.
o Always keep manual fuel supply shut off if burner
is shut down for an extended period of time. To do
so:
1. Turn off the ON/OFF switch on the boiler and any
external switches feeding the boiler.
. Close fuel valves.
. Turn off water feed valve.
4. Cover burner to protect from dust and moisture.
Report problems
o If you notice any unusual behavior of the boiler or
system, contact your service technician to have the
problem investigated and corrected.