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Inspect/Prepare
Installation Site
Please read and understand the manual supplied
with this equipment. This equipment must be
installed, adjusted and put into operation only by a
qualifi ed individual or service agency that is:
Licensed or certifi ed to install and provide
technical service to oil heating systems.
Experienced with all applicable codes, standards
and ordinances.
Responsible for the correct installation and
commission of this equipment.
Skilled in the adjustment of oil burners using
combustion test instruments.
The installation must strictly comply with all
applicable codes, authorities having jurisdiction and
the latest revision of the National Fire Protection
Association Standard for the installation of Oil-
burning Equipment, NFPA 31 (or CSA B139 and
B140 in Canada).
Regulation by these authorities take precedence over
the general instructions provided in this installation
manual.
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Incorrect installation, adjustment, and
use of this burner could result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage from fi re, carbon
monoxide poisoning, soot or explosion.
Professional Service
Required
Inspect Chimney or Direct Vent System
Starting with minimum gph fi ring rate, the minimum
size recommended is 6” fl ue pipe with 8” X 8” inside
chimney, unless specifi ed otherwise by the appliance
manufacturer.
A chimney fl ue shall extend at least 3 feet above
the highest point at which the chimney comes in
contact with the roof, and not less than 2 feet above
the highest roof surface or structure within 10 feet
horizontally of the chimney. Refer to Figure 2.
Any accumulation of soot or debris in chimney
offsets should be removed
Any obstructions such as a protruding joint or a
piece of broken tile wedged in the chimney should
be removed.
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Carefully inspect the chimney or exhaust vent
system.
Make sure it is properly sized and in good working
condition.
Follow the instructions supplied by the appliance
manufacturer.
The installation must strictly comply with all
applicable codes, authorities having jurisdiction and
the latest revision of the National Fire Protection
Association Standard NFPA 31 for the installation of
chimneys and vent sizing, (or CSA-B139 and CSA-
B140 in Canada).
Regulation by these authorities take precedence
over the general instructions provided in this
installation manual.
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Fire, Smoke & Asphyxiation
Hazard
Figure 2 – Chimney Design - Above the Roof
NOTE: Correct chimney design is shown by dotted lines. Incorrect chimney design, as shown by the solid lines, may result in down-drafts.
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