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HOMEOWNER INSTRUCTIONS
Foreword
We would like to thank you for purchasing a high
efficiency Firebird condensing domestic central
heating oil-fired boiler. This instruction manual is
produced for the reference and guidance of
qualified installation technicians. The boilers and
burners are supplied as matched units, tested and
approved to UL, NFDA, DOE and ETL Standards.
Firebird condensing boilers are built in
accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code and bear the "H" stamp.
You should ensure that all installation and
service is carried out by a licensed technician.
It should be noted that it is the responsibility of
the Installer/Homeowner to ensure that the
boiler is properly installed and commissioned.
Failure to do so may invalidate the boiler
guaranty.
SERVICING
The boiler requires servicing on an annual basis
to ensure it maintains its efficiency, continues
to perform reliably and as a regular check
on its safety features. It is important that
servicing should be performed by a licensed oil
burner technician. Do not tamper with the
unit or controls - call your service personnel.
Contact service personnel before remodeling,
before extended shut downs, and before start
up of your Firebird boiler.
All appropriate manuals, oil boiler codes,
burner and controls should be studied and
their requirements adhered to and used in
conjunction with these instructions.
We realize that it is not possible to answer all
questions about the Firebird boiler system in this
manual. Reading this installation manual does not
make the reader an expert in all aspects of
installation and operation, and does not replace
the need for a licensed heating contractor. We
urge you to contact your installing contractor or
distributor if you have questions about any aspect
of your boiler's performance. Our main concern is
that you are satisfied with your boiler and its
performance. We require that your contractor
complete efficiency tests using instruments, as
reading of this manual alone for installation and
servicing procedures, cannot replace the critical
advantage provided by training and years of
experience.
How a condensing boiler works
Firebird oil-fired condensing boilers have an
AFUE rating of 91.5% and are independently
certified to ENERGY STAR AFUE Standards.
They use less fuel and have lower running costs
than non-condensing boilers. Because of their
increased efficiency they emit less carbon
dioxide than non-condensing boilers, which
helps to reduce global warming. The incredible
efficiency of the Firebird Condensing Boiler is due
to the development of a single boiler unit with
two unique heat exchanger units. This gives an
exchange surface greater than non-condensing
boilers.
This additional surface area increases the amount
of heat extracted from the combustion process
and thus reduces the heat wasted to the
atmosphere. So much heat is extracted from the
combustion gases that the water vapor element
condenses into liquid form, releasing the latent
heat that was used to create the vapor in the first
place. It is this heat gain that gives the
condensing boiler its significant advantage over a
non-condensing model. In order to maximize
boiler efficiency, the water in the boiler’s heat
exchanger must be cooled down to about 140˚F
/ 55˚C or less, this means that the boiler is
working at its maximum efficiency
The Firebird Condensing Boiler is suitable for
under floor heating, provided the return
temperature is above 110˚F / 40˚C. at all times.
The Firebird Condensing Boiler (even when not
working in condensing mode) will still operate at
extremely high efficiencies, making it suitable for
installation in an existing heating system without
alteration to the radiator sizes.
The burner is factory set for use with
No.2 Fuel Oil.
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