User guide

Carlin part number MNEZ123 Rev. 07/13/11
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Model EZ-1/2/3 oil burners — Instruction manual
Annual start-up & service
Perform the following
This burner must be started and serviced at least annually
by a qualified service technician. Failure to properly maintain
and service the burner could result in severe personal injury,
death or substantial property damage.
• Discussburner/applianceoperationwithusertodetermineanyproblems
that may have occurred during the previous season and to verify user
is aware of proper operation and care of the burner/appliance.
• Reviewproperoperationoftheappliance/burnerunitwiththeuser.
• Turnoffpowertoappliance.
• Removecombustionheadassemblytocleanandadjustifnecessary.
(Seeprocedureonpage10.)
• Iftheinsidesurfaceoftheairtubeand/orretentionringneedtobe
cleaned, clean them with a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment
while the combustion head assembly is out of the burner.
• Replacetheoilnozzlewiththecorrectsize.
• Inspectandadjusttheignitionelectrodesandinsulatorsperinstructions
onpages10and11ofthismanual.Replaceifproperspacingcannot
be achieved or if components are damaged.
• Closethehousingcoverplateandsecureinplace.
• Inspectthefuellineoillter.Replaceifnecessary.
 Oillinelters—Useanon-bypassingltertopreventnozzle
plugging caused by poor oil filtration. Non-bypassing filters
prevent small foreign particles from bypassing the filter, a
common problem with ber element type lters.Another
problem of some filters is the fiber from filter element tears
can break away and plug the nozzle or fuel unit.
• Performthecompletecheckoutproceduresofpages10to13,including
system inspection and checks.
• Informtheuserofanyproblemsfound.
Verify burner/appliance operation
Check burner/appliance/controls operation
• Test operating and limit controls on appliance as specified in appliance
instructions.
• Check operation of the primary control by forcing lockout to occur.
For primary controls that enter latch-up after multiple lockouts, force
latch-uptooccuraswell.Resetprimarycontrolpercontroldatasheet
instructions after each test.
• Startandstoptheburnerseveraltimes,allowingtheprimarycontrolto
sequence through normal operation. Verify correct operation of burner
and primary control throughout.
Verify vent system operation
• Verifyventis operatingcorrectly andueproductsareproperlyex-
hausted from building. If the building contains any exhaust fans or
conditions that could affect vent performance, check burner/appliance/
ventoperationwithexhaustfans(orotherconditions)operating.
Combustion/ventilation air
• Verify combustion/ventilation air openings are not/will not be obstructed.
• Verify air opening louvers are full open.
• If louvers are motor-operated, verify motor and end switch are inter-
locked with appliance/burner wiring to prevent operation of the burner
if the air louvers are not fully opened.
Prepare burner for normal operation
• Cycle burner off with appliance controls.
• Turn off power to the appliance.
• Sealtheapplianceuedampertestopening.
• Verify all components and wires are in place and burner is ready for
operation.
• Restorepowertotheappliance.
Train the user
• Train the user to operate the burner and appliance under normal
conditions.
• Explain procedure to shut down burner/appliance when required.
• Reviewrearcoverofthismanual(andtheappliancemanual)withthe
user.
• Verify the user is aware of all procedures specified in the manuals.
• Verify user will not store or use combustible liquids or materials or
contaminants in the vicinity of the burner/appliance.
6. Annual start-up and service5. Adjustment and verication (cont.)