Midco DS24A - Manual

The ECONOMITE Models DS24A direct spark ignition conversion burner is adaptable to any type gas utilization equipment, includ-
ing gravity and forced circulation furnaces and boilers, and is particularly recommended for horizontal and downdraft gas utilization
equipment since it needs no draft to maintain a pilot. Power burner design makes it perfectly suited for oil burner replacement.
In the United States, installation must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with Installation of
Domestic Gas Conversion Burners, ANSI Z21.8a-latest
edition and National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest
edition(s) available from American National Standard
Institute. Further reference should be made to the recom-
mendation of your fuel supplier.
Note: Any additions, changes or conversions required in order
for the gas utilization equipment to satisfactorily meet the
application needs must be made by a MIDCO distributor (or
other qualified agency) using factory specified and approved
parts.
In Canada, installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment, CGA Standard
CAN/CGA 1-B149.1 or 2. When the conversion burner is
used on Forced Air Central Furnace, the two yellow and
black warning labels in the literature envelope shall be
attached in accordance with Installation Code,
CGA Standard CAN/CGA 1-B149, Clause 5.4.4.4.
Further reference should be made to the recommendation of
your fuel supplier.
INSTALLER: Inform and demonstrate to the user
the correct operation and maintenance of this gas
utilization equipment. Inform the user of the haz-
ards of storing flammable liquids and vapors
in the vicinity of this gas utilization equipment and
remove such hazards. Affix this manual adjacent
to the conversion burner.
CODE COMPLIANCE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE INSTALLER.
WARNING: If the information in
these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, serv-
ice agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
• Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas suppliers'
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
USER: Retain this manual for future reference. If other than routine service or maintenance
as described in this manual is required, contact a qualified service agency. DO NOT
ATTEMPT REPAIRS. An inadvertent service error could result in a dangerous condition.
S SA AF FE ET TY Y IIN NF FO OR RM MA AT TIIO ON N T TE ER RM MS S : The following terms are used to identify hazards, safety precautions or special notations
and have standard meanings throughout this manual. When you see the safety alert symbol and one of the safety information
terms as shown below, be aware of the hazard potential.
DANGER: Identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: Signifies a hazard that could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Identifies unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage.
ANSI Z21.17
CONVERSION
BURNERS
Installation and Service Instructions
Midco International
4140 West Victoria Street Chicago, Illinois 60646
tel 773.604.8700 fax 773.604.4070 web www.midco-intl.com
Midco
INTERNATIONAL
799
8470-71
Printed in U.S.A.
Economite DS24A
Conversion Burners