Install Instructions
37
EMP
Installation & Service Manual
109529-03 - 11/19
A.  ALWAYS INSPECT INSTALLATION  
BEFORE STARTING BURNER.
1.  Verify that the venting, water piping, oil piping, 
and electrical system are installed properly. 
Refer to Installation Instructions contained in 
this manual.
2.  Confirm all electrical, water and oil supplies 
are turned off at the source and that the vent is 
clear from obstructions.
  WARNING
 Completely read, understand and follow all 
instructions in this manual before attempting 
start up.
B
.  FILL HEATING SYSTEM WITH WATER.
  NOTICE: It is important to properly remove the 
oil and dirt from the system. Failure to clean the 
system can result in clogged air vents, circulator 
damage and seized zone valves.
  CLEAN  HEATING  SYSTEM if boiler water is 
dirty.
  Refer to Maintenance and Service Instructions 
Section of this manual for proper cleaning 
instructions for water boilers.
1.  HOT  WATER  BOILERS. Fill entire heating 
system with water and vent air from system. 
Use the following procedure on a series loop or 
multi-zoned system installed as per Figures 9A 
and 9B, to remove air from system when filling:
a.  Close full port ball valve in boiler system 
piping.
b.  Isolate all zones by closing zone valves or 
shut-off valves in supply and return of each 
zone(s).
c.  Attach a hose to vertical purge valve in 
boiler system supply piping up stream from 
the full port ball valve.
 (Note - Terminate hose in five gallon bucket 
at a suitable floor drain or outdoor area).
d.  Starting with one zone at a time, open zone 
valve or shut-off valve in boiler supply and 
return piping.
e.  Open purge valve.
f.  Open shut-off valve in cold water supply 
piping located between the air scoop and 
expansion tank.
g.  Allow water to overflow from bucket until 
discharge from hose is bubble free for 30 
seconds.
h.  When zone valve is completely purged of 
air, close zone valve or shut-off valve. Open 
zone valve to the next zone to be purged. 
Repeat this step until all zones have been 
purged. At completion, open all zone 
valves.
i.  Close purge valve, continue filling the 
system until the pressure gauge reads 
12 psi. Close shut-off valve in cold water 
supply piping.
  WARNING
 The maximum operating pressure of this boiler 
is posted on the Rating Label located on the top 
of the boiler. Never exceed this pressure. Do 
not plug relief valve.
  NOTICE: If make-up water line is equipped with 
pressure reducing valve, system will automatically 
fill to 12 psi. Follow fill valve manufacturer's 
instructions.
j.  Open full port ball valve in boiler system 
piping.
k.  Remove hose from purge valve.
l.  Confirm that the boiler and system have no 
water leaks.
m. It may be necessary to clean the air vent 
assembly after a few days of operation.
C.  CHECK CONTROLS, WIRING AND  
BURNER to be sure that all connections are tight 
and burner is rigid, that all electrical connections 
have been completed and fuses installed, and 
that oil tank is filled and oil lines have been tested.
D.  ADJUST CONTROL SETTINGS with burner 
service switch turned “ON”.
1.  SET ROOM THERMOSTAT about 10°F below 
room temperature.
8 System Start-Up 
  WARNING
 All boilers equipped with burner swing door have a potential hazard which can cause severe property 
damage, personal injury or loss of life if ignored. Before opening swing door, turn off service switch to boiler 
to prevent accidental firing of burner outside the combustion chamber. Be sure to tighten swing door fastener 
completely when service is completed. In addition, the burner power cord will have to be disconnected from 
the receptacle in the front jacket.
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