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COMMISSIONING
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FIREBIRD ‘S’ RANGE
It is recommended that commissioning is carried out by a competent and qualified service engineer.
It should be noted that it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the boiler is
properly commissioned. Failure to do so may invalidate the boiler guarantee and any extended
warranty.
PROCEDURES
1. Oil Tank
The installation of the oil tank and supply line should comply with all the instructions shown earlier in
this manual. Consult OFTEC Manual - Book No. 3, Section 2.
If a single supply line is used ensure that the bottom of the tank is above the burner. A suction line
system via a de-aerator should be used where the level of the oil in the tank may fall below the level of
the oil burner pump.
CHECK AND ENSURE CORRECT GRADE FUEL OIL HAS BEEN SUPPLIED.
2. The Burner
A two single pipe system may also be used in low-level tank installations. See page 21 Section 5. Please
flush out oil pipe by drawing off some oil before connecting fuel pipe to burner - otherwise there is a
danger of grit and dirt being forced into the burner pump, resulting in pump blockage, damage and
‘lock-out’
3. The Boiler
A. Switch off the power supply, ensure that the boiler and system is full of water, all valves are open and
that installation conforms with all Standards, Regulations and Instructions.
B. Check that boiler baffles are correctly positioned.
C. Check the oil supply by disconnecting the oil supply hose at the burner and running off a quantity
to ensure it is free from air. then bleed air from burner pump. Refer to section 2, page 7, sketch C,
Item-E.
D. If fitted, check that the time switch is ‘ON’ and that both room and boiler thermostats are calling for
heat.
E. Reconnect electrical supply and the boiler should start. If the burner lock-out activates, this
suggests air in the pump.Wait a minute or so and try again. If lock-out occurs again, air must be bled
from the pump pressure gauge connection point once more.
F. View the burner flame through the sight glass - it should be bright cream/yellow without any sign
of smoke. Use a smoke gun to check that the burner is burning clean.
G. Run the boiler for about fifteen minutes then take a CO2 reading and adjust as necessary.
HANDING OVER
A thorough check of the system should be made, then the householder should receive a clear and
concise demonstration of the boiler operation and any system controls.
This manual and burner manufacturers manual plus any other instructions should be handed
over to the user, the guarantee card should be completed and posted, and the user advised about
the importance of annual servicing.
COMMISSIONING RECORD - PAGE 43
Should be completed and a copy kept in engineers file.
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