Burnham RSA - Manual (Page 3)

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DANGER
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Failure to follow all instructions in the proper order can cause personal injury or
death. Read and understand all instructions, including all those contained in component manufacturers
manuals which are provided with the appliance before installing, starting-up, operating, maintaining or
servicing this appliance. Keep this manual and literature in legible condition and posted near appliance
for reference by owner and service technician.
This boiler requires regular maintenance and service to operate safely. Follow the instructions contained
in this manual. Installation, maintenance, and service must be performed only by an experienced, skilled
and knowledgeable installer or service agency. All heating systems should be designed by competent
contractors and only persons knowledgeable in the layout and installation of hydronic heating systems
should attempt installation of any boiler. It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to see that all
controls are correctly installed and are operating properly when the installation is completed. Installation
is not complete unless a pressure relief valve is installed into the tapping located on top of appliance
- See Section III of this manual for details.
This boiler is not suitable for installation on combustible flooring, unless installed with a combustible
floor shield (available at extra cost).
Do not install boiler on carpeting.
When boiler is installed on concrete which is over a material that is subject to melting (PVC, PEX radiant
tubing, etc.) the combustible floor shield must be used.
A concrete pad is not sufficient to protect combustible flooring.
Do not tamper with or alter the boiler or controls. Retain your contractor or a competent serviceman to
assure that the unit is properly adjusted and maintained.
Have Firetubes cleaned at least once a year - preferably at the start of the heating season to remove soot
and scale. The inside of combustion chamber should also be cleaned and inspected at the same time.
Have Oil Burner and Controls checked at least once a year or as may be necessitated.
Do not operate unit with jumpered or absent controls or safety devices.
Do not operate unit if any control, switch, component, or device has been subject to water.
Appliance materials of construction, products of combustion and the fuel contain alumina, silica, heavy
metals, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, aldehydes and/or other toxic or harmful substances which
can cause death or serious injury and which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm. Always use proper safety clothing, respirators and equipment when
servicing or working nearby the boiler.
This boiler is designed to burn No. 2 fuel oil only. Do not use gasoline, crankcase drainings, or any oil
containing gasoline. Never burn garbage or paper in this boiler. Do not convert to any solid fuel (i.e.
wood, coal). Do not convert to any gaseous fuel (i.e. natural gas, LP). All flammable debris, rags, paper,
wood scraps, etc., should be kept clear of the boiler at all times.
Keep the boiler area clean and free of fire hazards.