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END OF HEATING SEASON/SUMMER STORAGE
Consult your Dealer, they can give advice on proven methods.
1. Turn off power to furnace and set room thermostat to "off".
2. Clean furnace and chimney thoroughly. See previous sections for details.
3. Spray interior of combustion chamber with light oil to protect against corrosion.
4. Separate electrical disconnect cord to burner. Remove oil and air lines. Take burner to work
bench. Clean burner nozzle, electrodes, head and other burner parts. Replace any worn parts
as needed. Replace burner on heater so it will be ready for next season. Some users
flush burner with #2 fuel oil or kerosene before shutting it off for the season.
5. Service oil tank screens and filters and screen in head of pump. Pump gaskets are fragile so
have a spare gasket available.
6. Flush oil pump with #2 fuel oil or kerosene. Reassemble pump.
7. Drain water and sludge from fuel tank.
Start up procedures for the new heating season is the same as a initial start up.
Following these tips will help assure a longer life of the heater, and will be ready for the
next heating season.
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