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Midco EC200 Series User Manual

Midco EC200 Series
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The ECONOMITE Model EC Series gas burner is adaptable to any type gas utilization equipment,
including gravity and forced air circulation furnaces and boilers, and is particularly recommended for
horizontal and downdraft gas utilization equipment since it is a direct spark type burner.
Power burner design makes it perfectly suited for oil burner replacement.
In the United States, installation must conform with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
Installation of Domestic Gas Conversion Burners,
ANSI Z21.8a- latest edition and National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition(s) available from
American National Standard Institute. Further reference
should be made to the recommendation of your fuel
supplier.
Note: Any additions, changes or conversions required
in order for the gas utilization equipment to satisfactorily
meet the application needs must be made by a MIDCO
distributor (or other qualified agency) using factory
specified and approved parts.
In Canada, installation must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with Installation
Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment,
CGA Standard CAN/CGA 1-B149.1 or 2. When the
conversion burner is used on a Forced Air Central
Furnace, the two yellow and black warning labels in the
literature envelope shall be attached in accordance with
Installation Code, CGA Standard CAN/CGA 1-B149,
Clause 5.4.4.4. Further reference should be made to the
recommendation of your fuel supplier.
INSTALLER: Inform and demonstrate to the user the
correct operation and maintenance of this gas
utilization equipment. Inform the userof the hazards
of storing flammable liquids and vapors in the vicinity
of this gas utilization equipment and remove such
hazards. Affix this manual adjacent to the gas burner.
CODE COMPLIANCE IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE INSTALLER.
WARNING: If the information in
these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result, causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas suppliers'
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
USER: Retain this manual for future reference. If other than routine service or maintenance
as described in this manual is required, contact a qualified service agency. DO NOT
ATTEMPT REPAIRS. An inadvertent service error could result in a dangerous condition.
SAFETY INFORMATION
TERMS:
The following terms are used to identify hazards, safety precautions or special notations
and have standard meanings throughout this manual. When you see the safety alert symbol and one of the safety information terms
as shown below, be aware of the hazard potential.
DANGER: Identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: Signifies a hazard that could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Identifies unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage.
Installation,Service Instructions and Parts Manual
Midco
®
International Inc
4140 West Victoria Street Chicago, Illinois 60646
tel 773.604.8700 fax 773.604.4070 web www.midcointernational.com
704
8471 38
Printed in U.S.A.
Economite Legacy Series
EC200 and EC300
Conversion Burners

Table of Contents

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Midco EC200 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMidco
ModelEC200 Series
CategoryBurner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Part 1 Installation

I - Ventilation

Requirements for air supply for combustion and dilution.

II - Preparation of the Gas Utilization Equipment

Steps to prepare the gas utilization equipment before installation.

III - Combustion Chamber

Guidance on installing or replacing the combustion chamber liner.

IV - Chimney, Vent Connector, and Draft Control

Requirements for safe venting and draft control setup.

V - Electrical

Instructions for electrical connections, wiring, and grounding.

VI - Piping

Guidelines for gas supply piping installation and sizing.

VII Main Gas Spud

Information on selecting and installing the correct gas spud for firing rates.

VIII - Burner Set-Up/Adjustment

Procedures for setting up and adjusting the burner for optimal performance.

IX - Determining the Firing Rate

Method for calculating the correct firing rate for the burner.

X - Air Restrictor

Instructions on installing and using air restrictors for proper combustion.

XI - Nozzle and Electrodes

Maintenance and adjustment guidance for nozzles and electrodes.

XII - Blower Assembly

Service instructions for cleaning the blower wheel.

XIII - Combination Gas Valve

Details on the functions and settings of the combination gas valve.

Part 2 Service and Maintenance

Maintenance

General practices for routine upkeep and inspection of the burner.

Consumer Instructions

Parts List

A comprehensive list of all available parts for the EC200 and EC300 burners.

Lighting Instructions

Step-by-step guide for safely starting the burner.

Trouble Chart

Specifications

Features and Benefits

Highlights the key advantages and technological aspects of the EC-200/EC-300.

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