Burnham HF SERIES WARN ING

I. General Information............................. 5

II. Installation Instructions......................... 8

III. System Start-Up ...................................18

IV. Service and Cleaning............................ 23

V. Repair Parts.......................................... 24

WARN ING

Appliance materials of construction, products of combustion and the fuel contain alumina, silica,

heavy metals, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, aldehydes and/or other toxic or harmful

substances which can cause death or serious injury and which are known to the state of California

to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Always use proper safety clothing,

respirators and equipment when servicing or working nearby the appliance.

This boiler contains very hot water under high pressures. Do not unscrew any pipe fittings nor

attempt to disconnect any components of this boiler without positively assuring the water is cool

and has no pressure. Always wear protective clothing and equipment when installing, starting

up or servicing this boiler to prevent scald injuries. Do not rely on the pressure and temperature

gauges to determine the temperature and pressure of the boiler. This boiler contains components

which become very hot when the boiler is operating. Do not touch any components unless they

are cool.

This appliance must be properly vented and connected to an approved vent system in good

condition. Do not operate boiler with the absence of an unapproved vent system.

This boiler needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for

adequate combustion and ventilation air.

The interior of the venting and air intake systems must be inspected and cleaned before the start

of the heating season and should be inspected periodically throughout the heating season for

any obstructions. Clean and unobstructed venting and air intake systems are necessary to allow

noxious fumes that could cau se injury or loss of life to vent safely an d will con tribute toward

maintaining the boiler's efficiency.

This boiler is supplied with controls which may cause the boiler to shut down and not re-start

without service. If damage du e to frozen pipe s is a pos sibility, the heating system s hould

not be left unatttended in cold weather; or appropriate safeguards and alarms should be installed

on the heating system to prevent damage if the boiler is inoperative.

This boiler is designed to burn No. 2 fuel oil only. Do not use gasoline, crankcase drainings, or

any oil containing gasoline. Never burn garbage or paper in this boiler. Do not convert to any

solid fuel (i. e. wood, coal) or gaseous fuel (i. e. natural gas, LP/propane). All flammable debris,

rags, paper, wood scraps, etc., should be kept clear of the boiler at all times. Keep the boiler area

clean and free of fire hazards.

Do not operate boiler on combustible floor without a factory supplied floor shield. Concrete over

wood joists is considered combustible flooring. Do not operate on masonry floors, which may

contain moisture.