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Installation instructions for oil fired central furnaces.
General caution to read all instructions carefully before installation.
Critical warning about improper installation causing injury or property damage.
Safety advice regarding flammable vapors or liquids near the appliance.
Defines requirements for a qualified installer and installation standards.
Importance of proper chimney design and combustion air supply.
Re-checking combustion chamber and oil burner alignment after transit.
Requirement for oil burner inspection, set-up, and proper adjustment.
Caution to ventilate house during first-time furnace operation.
Information about the unit's material and workmanship quality.
Specifies that the assembled furnace is in one carton.
Manufacturer not liable for damage from field changes or improper installation.
Importance of returning warranty card for verification.
Precedence of local codes, NFPA, and NEC over manual instructions.
Guidance on ideal placement near chimney and central to air distribution.
Requirements for air openings and combustion air supply.
Risk of accelerated corrosion from certain airborne chemicals.
Examples of chloride-bearing compounds found in homes.
Advice on avoiding or sealing chemicals near the furnace.
General requirement for satisfactory combustion and venting.
Specific ventilation openings for utility rooms with tight construction.
Ventilation requirements for full basements and tight construction.
Accessibility clearances take precedence over fire protection clearances.
Lists clearances from casing sides, front, flue pipe, and plenum.
Need for space for filter, blower, and motor service.
Chimney should be cleaned, and dirt removed from the bottom.
Rules for inserting vent piping and avoiding manual dampers.
Thermal type vent dampers are not recommended for use.
Location recommendation for barometric regulator installation.
Limit control prevents discharge air temp above 200°F.
Recommended blower 'ON' setting for efficiency and cool-down.
Function of auxiliary limit control in Counterflow furnaces.
Recommended air temperature rise range and measurement method.
How to adjust blower pulley for desired air temperature.
Recommends locating thermostat in natural air path, away from drafts/heat.
Setting thermostat heat anticipator to match burner primary safety control AMP draw.
Recommendation for installing an oil filter and referring to burner instructions.
Connect house lines to junction box; 15 AMP fused switch recommended.
Steps for turning on the furnace, setting thermostat, and priming pump.
Caution not to run the oil pump dry for more than two minutes.
Temporary air adjustment and final adjustment using test instruments.
Procedure for measuring over fire and flue draft.
How to take and interpret a smoke sample for combustion.
Required CO2 reading for proper combustion (10%-12.0%).
Importance of net stack temperature not being below 350°F.
Oil burner must be set-up and adjusted by a qualified professional.
Review basic points: voltage, thermostat, oil supply, and instruments.
List of essential instruments for servicing the oil furnace.
Checks for burner motor not starting (fuses, voltage, thermostat call).
Checks for burner short cycling or lockout on primary relay safety.
Checks for clean combustion issues (tube, nozzle, pump pressure, draft).
Checks for blower motor not starting (belt, voltage, wiring, switch).
Adjusting fan 'off' setting relative to fan 'on' setting.
Procedure to check CAD Cell operation using jumper and ohmmeter.
Checking dark cell resistance across CAD Cell leadwires.
Check filters monthly, replace annually; ensure correct size.
Oil burner must be checked, cleaned, and serviced annually.
Check blower/motor pulleys, oil motor annually with SAE #10 oil.
Clean heat exchanger annually, check for soot via inspection door.
Inspect flue, connections, and chimney regularly for safe operation.
Procedure to clean the wrap-around radiator for R-164 series.
Procedure to clean the wrap-around radiator for T164, T165, T167 series.
Fan and Limit Control can be replaced if same make/model/setting.
Installer should show homeowner filter replacement, operation, and safety button.
Warning about repeated use of the 'SAFETY' button.
Minimum clearances for Counter Flow T165-10A models.
Minimum clearances for Hi-Boy T167-10A models.
Clearance reductions for T165-10 Sub-Base with protective shield or base.
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