Incorrect installation, adjustment, or misuse of this burner could result in death, severe
personal injury, or substantial property damage.
To the Homeowner or Equipment Owner:
Please read and carefully follow all instructions
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provided in this manual regarding your responsibilities in caring for your heating equipment.
Contact a professional, qualifi ed service agency
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for installation, start-up or service work.
Save this manual for future reference.
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Potential for Fire, Smoke and Asphyxiation Hazards
To the Professional, Qualifi ed Installer or
Service Agency:
Please read and carefully follow all instructions
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provided in this manual before installing, starting,
or servicing this burner or heating system.
The Installation must be made in accordance with
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all state and local codes having jurisdiction.
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Table of Contents
Hazard Defi nitions and Owner’s Information ........................................................................................3
Information To Be Used Only By Qualifi ed Service Technicians
General Information .........................................................................................................................................3
Table 2 Air Tube Combination (ATC) Codes ………………………………………………………….. .....................4
Notice Special Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 5
Inspect/Prepare Installation Site .................................................................................................................5
Chimney or Vent .................................................................................................................................................5
Combustion Air Supply ........................................................................................................................................5
Clearances to burner and appliance ...................................................................................................................6
Prepare the Burner ...........................................................................................................................................6
Low Firing Rate Baffl e ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Burner Fuel Unit ..................................................................................................................................................6
Nozzle and Pump Pressure .................................................................................................................................6
Attach Air Tube ....................................................................................................................................................7
Burner Packaged with Appliance ....................................................................................................................... 11
Burner Installed at Job Site ............................................................................................................................... 11
Special Wiring Required with Covered Burners ................................................................................................ 11
Parts Diagram ...................................................................................................................................................15
Beckett Limited Warranty Information ...................................................................................................16
NOTICE
This manual contains information that applies to both AF and AFG burners. These burners may appear to be basically
identical, but there are differences in design and performance. Please review the comparison chart below:
FeatureAFAFG
Static Pressure CapabilityConventional - Low rangeEnhanced - Medium range
UL Air Tube Combinations “F” Series ONLY“F” or “M” Series
Igniter Gaskets Baseplate/Barrier Optional, as specifi edRequired, always specifi ed
Low Firing Rate Baffl e Not requiredRequired, per specifi cation
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Hazard Defi nitions
!
!
General Information
DANGER
!
avoided, will result in death, serious injury, or
property damage.
WARNING
!
if not avoided, could result in death, severe
personal injury, and/or substantial property
damage.
CAUTION
!
not avoided, may result in personal injury or
property damage.
Within the boundaries of the hazard warning, there
will be information presented describing consequences if the warning is not heeded and instructions on how to avoid the hazard.
Intended to bring special attention to information, but not
related to personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
!
Incorrect installation, adjustment,
and use of this burner could result in
severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage from fi re,
carbon monoxide poisoning, soot or explosion.
Contact a professional, qualifi ed service agency for the
installation, adjustment and service of your oil heating
system. This work requires technical training, trade experience, licensing or certifi cation in some states and the
proper use of special combustion test instruments.
Please carefully read and comply with the following in-
structions:
Never store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
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liquids or vapors near this burner or appliance.
Never attempt to burn garbage or refuse in this
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appliance.
Never attempt to light the burner/appliance by
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throwing burning material into the appliance.
Never attempt to burn any fuel not specifi ed and
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approved for use in this burner.
Never restrict the air inlet openings to the burner
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or the combustion air ventilation openings in the
room.
Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation, which, if not
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which,
Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation, which, if
NOTICE
NOTICE
Owner’s Responsibility
To the Owner:
Thank you for purchasing a Beckett burner
for use with your heating appliance. Please pay attention to the Safety Warnings contained within this
instruction manual. Keep this manual for your records
and provide it to your qualifi ed service agency for use
in professionally setting up and maintaining your oil
burner.
Your Beckett burner will provide years of effi cient op-
eration if it is professionally installed and maintained
by a qualifi ed service technician. If at any time the
burner does not appear to be operating properly, im-mediately contact your qualifi ed service agency
for consultation.
We recommend annual inspection/service of your
oil heating system by a qualifi ed service agency.
Daily – Check the room in which your burner/appli-
ance is installed. Make sure:
Air ventilation openings are clean and unobstruct-
•
ed
Nothing is blocking burner inlet air openings
•
No combustible materials are stored near the heat-
•
ing appliance
There are no signs of oil or water leaking around
•
the burner or appliance
Weekly
Check your oil tank level. Always keep your oil tank
•
full, especially during the summer, in order to prevent condensation of moisture on the inside surface
of the tank.
WARNING
!
Tampering with or altering the burner design
could seriously impair performance, resulting
in loss of static pressure, damage to the system
components, reduced air volume, heavy smoke,
fl ame impingement, appliance sooting, hot gas
puff-back, and asphyxiation or fi re hazards.
Maintain the design to its original confi guration.
Only use parts specifi ed for AF or AFG Burners
Do NOT remove the air guide from the AFG chassis.
Do NOT use ‘M’ Series air tube combinations on AF Burn-
ers.
Never try to convert and AF to and AFG or vice versa
Any design alteration will:
and use of this burner could result
in severe personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage from
fi re, carbon monoxide poisoning, soot or explosion.
Please read and understand the manual supplied with
this equipment. This equipment must be installed, adjusted and put into operation only by a qualifi ed individual or
service agency that is:
Licensed or certifi ed to install and provide techni-
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cal service to oil heating systems.
Experienced with all applicable codes, standards
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and ordinances.
Responsible for the correct installation and com-
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mission of this equipment.
Skilled in the adjustment of oil burners using com-
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bustion test instruments.
The installation must strictly comply with all applicable
codes, authorities having jurisdiction and the latest revision of the National Fire Protection Association Standard
for the installation of Oil-burning Equipment, NFPA 31 (or
CSA B139 and B140 in Canada).
Regulation by these authorities take precedence over the
general instructions provided in this installation manual.
Dimensions
(with cover)
Note 1: Approval agency listed rating for these burners is 0.40 to
3.00 gph. However, the fi ring rate range is limited by the
specifi c air tube combination being used. Refer to Table 2.
Note 2. See appliance manufacturer’s burner specifi cations for rec-
For recommended installation practice in Canada,
refer to the latest version of CSA Standard B139
& B140.
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Concealed damage — If you discover damage to
the burner or controls during unpacking, notify the
carrier at once and fi le the appropriate claim.
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When contacting Beckett for service information
— Please record the burner serial number (and
have available when calling or writing). You will
fi nd the serial number on the silver label located
on the left rear of the burner. Refer to Figure 1.
Combustion air supply
See NFPA 31 Standard for complete details.
Appliance located in confi ned space
The confi ned space should have two (2) permanent
openings: one near the top of the enclosure and
one near the bottom of the enclosure. Each opening shall have a free area of not less than (1) one
square inch per 1,000 BTU’s per hour of the total
input rating of all appliances within the enclosure.
The openings shall have free access to the building interior, which should have adequate infi ltration
from the outside.
Inspect/Prepare Installation Site
Chimney or vent
Inspect the chimney or vent, making sure it is
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properly sized and in good condition for use.
For those installations not requiring a chimney,
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such as through-the-wall vented appliances, follow the instructions given by the appliance and
power venter (if used) manufacturers.
WARNING
!
Failure to provide adequate air supply could se-
riously affect the burner performance and result
in damage to the equipment, asphyxiation, explosion or fi re hazards.
The burner cannot properly burn the fuel if it is not
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supplied with a reliable combustion air source.
Follow the guidelines in the latest editions of the
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NFPA 31 and CSA-B139 regarding providing adequate air for combustion and ventilation.
Figure 1. Burner label location
Adequate Combustion
and Ventilation Air Supply
Required
Exhaust fans and other air-using devices
Size air openings large enough to allow for all air-
using devices in addition to the minimum area required for combustion air. If there is any possibility
of the equipment room developing negative pressure (because of exhaust fans or clothes dryers, for
example), either pipe combustion air directly to the
burner or provide a sealed enclosure for the burner
and supply it with its own combustion air supply.
Direct air supply and sidewall venting
Some AFG burners are equipped with combus-
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tion air boots to allow use of outside air for combustion.
When sidewall venting appliances, carefully fol-
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low appliance and power venter instructions for
installation and wiring.
WARNING
!
Follow the Outside Air Kit
Instructions Exactly
Failure to comply could result in impaired com-
bustion, appliance soot-up, puffback of smoke,
and fi re or asphyxiation hazards.
Do not attempt to install outside air piping to the
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burner without using the outside air kit and instructions.
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Outside air kit applications
Refer to separate instruction sheet supplied with
AF/AFG outside air kit for installation. This optional
kit allows combustion air to be piped directly to the
burner (Beckett part number 51747).
Clearances to burner and appliance
Provide space around burner and appliance for
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easy service and maintenance.
Check minimum clearances against those shown
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by the appliance manufacturer and by applicable
building codes.
Combustion chamber — Burner retrofi t-
ting
Verify that the appliance combustion chamber pro-
vides at least the minimum dimensions given in
Table 3.
WARNING
!
Protect Steel Combustion
Chamber From Burnout
Prepare the Burner
Low Firing Rate Baffl e
The AFG Low Firing Rate Baffl e (LFRB) reduces
the air fl ow and pressure. The LFRB is sometimes
used for fi ring rates under 1.00 gph as listed in
Table 4. Refer to the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. Do not omit the LFRB when specifi ed.
Omitting the baffl e when specifi ed or installing the
baffl e when not specifi ed could result in impaired
burner performance.
Table 4. AFG Reduced Firing Rates (with
LFRB)
Burner head typeLow Firing Rate Baffl e installed
F0up to 0.65 gph
F3 or L1up to 0.85 gph
F4 or F6up to 0.90 gph
V1up to 1.00 gph
Failure to comply could result in damage to the
heating equipment and result in fi re or asphyxi-
ation hazards.
When retrofi tting appliances that have unlined
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stainless steel combustion chambers, protect the
chamber by lining the inside surfaces with a ceramic fi ber blanket, such as a wet-pac or other
suitable refractory material.
Some steel chambers may not require liners be-
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cause the appliance was designed and tested
for use with fl ame retention burners. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Table 3. Chamber Dimensions
Chamber Dimensions (inches)
Firing
Rate
(GPH)
0.50878125-6
0.75989125-6
1.001091012.55-6
1.2511101112.55-6
1.50121112136-7
2.0014121513.56-7
2.50161317147-8
3.00181418157-8
Round
I.D.
RectangularHeightFloor to
WidthLength
nozzle
Burner fuel unit
Verify that the burner fuel unit is compatible with
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the oil supply system. For more details, refer to
“Connect fuel lines” later in this manual.
Nozzle and Pump Pressure
WARNING
!
Incorrect nozzles and fl ow rates
could result in impaired combustion, under-fi ring, over-fi ring, soot-
ing, puff-back of hot gases, smoke
and potential fi re or asphyxiation hazards.
Use only nozzles having the brand, fl ow rate (gph), spray
angle and pattern specifi ed by the appliance manufac-
turer.
Follow the appliance manufacturer’s specifi cations for the
required pump outlet pressure for the nozzle, since this
affects the fl ow rate.
Nozzle manufacturers calibrate nozzle fl ow rates
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at 100 psig.
When pump pressures are higher than 100 psig,
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the actual nozzle fl ow rate will be greater than the
gph stamped on the nozzle body. (Example: A
1.00 gph nozzle at 140 psig = 1.18 gph)
Securely tighten the nozzle (90 torque inch pounds). For
typical nozzle fl ow rates at various pressures refer to Ta-
ble 5.
Correct Nozzle and Flow
Rate Required
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Table 5. Nozzle Flow Rate by Size
Nozzle fl ow rate U. S. gallons per hour of No. 2 fuel oil when
pump pressure (psig) is:
Nozzle
size
(rated at
100 psig)
0.400.450.470.490.530.56
0.500.560.590.610.660.71
0.600.670.710.740.790.85
0.650.730.770.800.860.92
0.750.840.890.920.991.06
0.850.951.011.041.131.20
0.901.011.071.101.191.27
1.001.121.181.231.321.41
1.101.231.301.351.461.56
1.201.341.421.471.591.70
1.251.391.481.531.651.77
1.351.511.601.651.791.91
1.501.681.771.841.982.12
1.651.841.952.022.182.33
1.751.962.072.142.322.48
2.002.242.372.452.652.83
2.252.522.662.762.98-
2.502.802.96---
125
psi
140 psi150 psi175 psi200 psi
If the nozzle is already installed, remove the noz-
3.
zle line assembly to verify that the nozzle size and
spray pattern are correct for the application (per appliance manufacturer’s information). Verify that the
electrode tip settings comply with Figure 2.
If the nozzle is not installed, obtain a nozzle from
4.
the manufacturer, having the capacity and spray
angle specifi ed in the appliance manufacturer’s in-
formation. For conversions or upgrades, when information is not available for the application:
Refer to Table 6 to select the mid-range nozzle
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spray angle for the head type being used.
Fire the burner and make sure the combustion
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is acceptable and the fl ame is not impinging on
chamber surfaces.
If a shorter fl ame is needed, select a wider spray
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angle. If a longer fl ame is needed, select a nar-
rower spray angle.
Either hollow or solid spray patterns may be used.
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If combustion results are not satisfactory with the
selected spray pattern, try the other pattern.
Check/adjust electrodes
Check the electrode tip settings. Adjust if neces-
sary to comply with the dimensions shown in Figure 2. To adjust, loosen the electrode clamp screw
and slide/rotate electrodes as necessary. Securely
tighten the clamp screw when fi nished.
Attach air tube (if not already installed)
If using a fl ange and gasket, slide them onto the air
tube. Then attach the air tube to the burner chassis
using the four sheet metal screws provided. Refer
to Figure 3 for details.
Install burner nozzle (if not already in-
stalled)
Remove the plastic plug protecting the nozzle
1.
adapter threads
Place a ¾” open-end wrench on the nozzle adapter.
2.
Insert the nozzle into the adapter and fi nger tighten.
Finish tightening with a ⅝” open-end wrench. Use
care to avoid bending the burner head support legs
or electrodes. If you remove the head to replace
the nozzle (type “L1”/“L2” or “V1” heads), carefully
reconnect the head to the nozzle adapter, making
sure that the head support makes contact with the
nozzle adapter shoulder. Refer to Figure 4 or 5.
Table 6. Nozzle Spray Angles
Recommended nozzle spray angles
“F” head70° or 80° nozzle
“L1” & “L2” head45°, 60°, or 70° nozzle
“V1” head45°, 60°, or 70° nozzle
Figure 2. – Electrode Tip Adjustment
Standard Dimensions for F, L1, and V1 Heads.
The Dimensions shown below are for use with L2 heads
and M series air tube combinations ending with an ‘N’ suf-
fi x (example: AFG70MDAQN)
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Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension for ‘F’ Heads
WARNING
!
Adjust the ‘Z’ dimen-
sion to the required
specifi cation.
Incorrect Adjustments could cause combus-
tion problems, carbon deposition from fl ame
impingement, heavy smoke generation and
fi re hazard.
Make all adjustments exactly as outlined in
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the following information.
Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension - ‘F’ heads
1. The important ‘Z’ dimension is the distance from the face of the nozzle
to the fl at face of the head (or heat shield, if applicable). This dis-
tance for F heads is 1-⅛” (1-⅜” if the air tube has a heat shield). The
“Z” dimension is factory set for burners shipped with the air tube installed. Even if factory set, verify that the “Z” dimension has not been
changed.
2. Use the following procedure to adjust the “Z” dimension, if it is not
correct:
Turn off power to the burner.
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Disconnect the oil connector tube from the nozzle line
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See above fi gure. Loosen the splined nut from the nozzle line.
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Loosen the hex head screw securing the escutcheon plate to the
burner housing.
Place the end of a ruler at the face of the nozzle and, using a
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straight edge across the head, measure the distance to the face of
the head. A Beckett T501 gauge may also be used.
Slide the nozzle line forward or back until this dimension for F
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heads is 1-⅛” (1-⅜” to the face of the heat shield, if applicable).
Tighten the hex head screw to secure the escutcheon plate to the
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burner chassis. Then tighten the splined nut and attach the oil connector tube.
3. Recheck the “Z” dimension periodically when servicing to ensure the
escutcheon plate has not been moved. You will need to reset the “Z”
dimension if you replace the air tube or nozzle line assembly. The
Beckett Z gauge (part number Z-2000) is available to permit checking
the F head “Z” dimension without removing the burner from the appliance.
Figure 3. ‘F’ Head
Burner Dimensions
For usable length A (inches)
Dimension (inches)
H (nozzle to head), +
L (Total tube length)
R (electrode length), + 1/4
S (adapter to static plate), +
1/16
Q (nozzle line length),
Z (F head-no heat shield)
(F head-with heat shield)
Z (L1 head w/straightshroud)
(L1/L2/V1 head w/conic
shroud)
Note 1: 1-3/8 for dimension A less than 4”; 1-5/8 for dimension A from 4”
through 4-
1/2 “, 2-13/32 for dimension A greater than 4-1/2”.
1/32
F HeadL1
Head
N/A
1/2A+1/2A+1/2A+1/2
A+
A+2-1/4A+1-1/8A+1-1/8A+1-1/8
(Note 1)1-3/81-3/81-3/8
A+
15/16A+ 3/16A+ 3/16A+ 3/16
1-
1/8
1-3/8
N/A
N/A
1/47/321/4
N/A
N/A
1-
3/8
1-3/4
L2
Head
N/A
N/A
N/A
1-3/4
V1
Head
N/A
N/A
N/A
1-3/4
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Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension - L1 & L2
Heads
Figure 4. ‘L1 & L2’ Heads
L1/L2 heads (see Table 7 and Figure 3 for dimensions)
1. See fi gure above. The important “Z” dimension is the distance from
the leading edge of the head to the end of the air tube. This distance
for L1 & L2 heads is 1-⅜” if the tube has a straight shroud or 1-¾” if
the air tube has a conic shroud. The “Z” dimension is factory set for
burners shipped with the air tube installed. Even if factory set, verify
that the “Z” dimension has not been changed.
2. Use the following procedure to adjust the “Z” dimension, if it is not
correct:
Turn off power to the burner.
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Disconnect the oil connector tube from the nozzle line.
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Refer to fi gure. Loosen the splined nut from the nozzle line.
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Loosen the hex head screw securing the escutcheon plate to the
burner housing.
Place the end of a ruler at the leading edge of the head and, us-
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ing a straight edge across the end of the air tube, measure the
distance to the end of the tube. A Beckett T501 gauge may also
be used.
Slide the nozzle line forward or back until this dimension is 1-⅜”
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for L1 & L2 heads if the tube has a straight shroud, or 1-¾” if the
air tube has a conic shroud.
Tighten the hex head screw to secure the escutcheon plate to
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the burner chassis. Then tighten the splined nut and attach the
oil connector tube.
3. Recheck the “Z” dimension periodically when servicing to ensure
the escutcheon plate has not been moved. You will need to reset
the “Z” dimension if you replace the air tube or nozzle line assembly.
Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension - V1 Heads
Figure 5. ‘V1’ Head
V1 heads (see Table below and Figure above for dimensions)
1. See fi gure above. The important “Z” dimension is the distance from
the leading edge of the head to the end of the air tube. This distance
for V1 heads is 1-¾”. The “Z” dimension is factory set for burners
shipped with the air tube installed. Even if factory set, verify that the
“Z” dimension has not been changed.
Set head position adjusting plate (V1 head only)
1. After setting “Z” dimension, loosen head adjusting plate hex head
screw and nozzle line splined nut. Move the nozzle line assembly until
the burner reference indicator lines up with the head adjusting plate
setting number given in Table shown below.
2. Tighten the hex head screw and splined nut. (DO NOT loosen the
acorn nut when setting head position.) Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for OEM settings.
3. The position of the head affects air fl ow volume and pattern. For most
applications, the burner will perform satisfactorily with the air adjustment plate setting of Table shown below.
4. If combustion results indicate the need for change, adjust the head position adjusting plate forward or back one position at a time to optimize
combustion.
2. Use the following procedure to adjust the “Z” dimension, if it is not
correct:
Turn off power to the burner.
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Disconnect the oil connector tube from the nozzle line.
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See fi gure above. Loosen the splined nut from the nozzle line.
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Loosen the hex head screw securing the head adjusting plate to
the burner housing.
Loosen the acorn nut. Move the head adjusting plate until the “0”
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lines up with the reference indicator on the housing, and retighten
the hex head screw. Place the end of a ruler at the leading edge of
the head and, using a straight edge across the end of the air tube,
measure the distance to the end of the tube. A Beckett T501 gauge
may also be used.
Slide the nozzle line forward or back until this dimension is 1-¾” for
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V1 heads. Tighten the acorn nut.
Tighten the hex head screw to secure the head adjusting plate to
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the burner chassis. Then tighten the splined nut and attach the oil
connector tube.
3. Recheck the “Z” dimension periodically when servicing to ensure the
escutcheon plate has not been moved. You will need to reset the “Z”
dimension if you replace the air tube or nozzle line assembly.
Table for initial adjusting plate settings for V1
Head
V1 Adjusting
Plate Setting
00.75-1.00
11.00-1.50
21.50-1.75
31.75-2.00
42.00-2.25
52.25-2.50
62.50-2.75
AFG with V1
Head
Burner Firing
Rates
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Servicing nozzle line assembly
!
1.
Turn off power to burner before proceeding.
2.
Disconnect oil connector tube from nozzle line.
3.
Loosen the two screws securing igniter retaining clips and rotate both clips to release igniter
baseplate. Then tilt igniter back on its hinge.
4.
Remove splined nut.
5.
“F” head air tube. - Remove nozzle line assembly from burner, being careful not to damage the
electrodes or insulators while handling. To ease
removal of long assemblies (over 9 inches), rotate assembly 180° from installed position after
pulling partially out of tube.
6.
“L1”, “L2”, and “V1” head air tubes. - S l i d e
nozzle line assembly forward (further into air
tube) so the head clears the venturi opening.
Then rotate the noz zle line assembly 9 0° so the
nozzle line end points up. Pull the nozzle line
assembly toward you and remove assembly
from burner.
7.
To replace the nozzle assembly, reverse the
above steps.
Mount burner on appliance
less otherwise specifi ed by the heating appli-
ance manufacturer. Carefully measure the insertion depth when using an adjustable fl ange.
Verify the insertion depth when using a welded
fl ange.
Connect fuel lines
Carefully follow the fuel unit manufacturer’s litera-
ture and the latest edition of NFPA 31 for oil supply
system specifi cations.
Fuel supply level with or above burner –
WARNING
!
Failure to comply could cause Immediate pump
seal failure, pressurized oil leakage and the potential for a fi re and injury hazard.
The burner is shipped without the by-pass plug
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installed.
Install the by-pass plug in two-pipe oil supply sys-
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tems ONLY.
Do Not Install By-pass Plug
with 1-Pipe System
Mounting options
1.
Bolt the burner to the appliance using the factory-mounted fl ange or an adjustable fl ange.
Mounting dimensions
When using the Beckett universal adjustable
1.
fl ange, mount the air tube at a 2° downward
pitch unless otherwise specifi ed by the appli-
ance manufacturer.
Verify that the air tube installed on the burner
2.
provides the correct insertion depth. See Figure 6.
The end of the air tube should normally be ¼”
3.
back from the inside wall of the combustion
chamber. Never allow the leading edge of the
head assembly to extend into the chamber, un-
Figure 6. – Mounting Burner in Appliance
If space between burner
air tube and opening
exceeds 1/2 inch, pack
burner opening with ceramic fiber refractory.
Tilt down 2
o
CAUTION
!
Damage to the fi lter or pump seals could cause
oil leakage and a fi re hazard.
The oil supply inlet pressure to the burner cannot
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exceed 3 psig.
Insure that a pressure limiting device is installed
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in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 31.
Gravity Feed Systems: Always install an anit-
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siphon valve in the oil supply line or a solenoid
valve (RWB Part # 2182602U) in the pump/nozzle discharge tubing to provide backup oil fl ow
cut-off protection.
The burner may be equipped with a single-stage
fuel unit for these installations. Connect the fuel
supply to the burner with a single supply line if you
want a one-pipe system (making sure the bypass
plug is NOT installed in the fuel unit.) Manual bleeding of the fuel unit is required on initial start-up. If
connecting a two-pipe fuel supply, install the fuel
unit bypass plug.
Control Required
Oil Supply Pressure
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Fuel supply below the level of the burner –
When the fuel supply is more than eight feet below
the level of the burner, a two-pipe fuel supply system is required. Depending on the fuel line diameter and horizontal and vertical length, the installation may also require a two-stage pump. Consult
the fuel unit manufacturer’s literature for lift and
vacuum capability.
Fuel line installation –
Continuous lengths of heavy wall copper tubing
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are recommended. Always use fl are fi ttings.
Never use compression fi ttings.
Always install fi ttings in accessible locations.
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Proper routing of fuel lines is required to prevent
air cavitation and vibration.
Wire burner
Burner packaged with appliance
WARNING
!
Electrical shock can cause severe
personal injury or death.
Disconnect electrical power before installing or
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servicing the burner.
Provide ground wiring to the burner, metal control
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enclosures and accessories. (This may also be
required to aid proper control system operation.)
Perform all wiring in compliance with the Nation-
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al Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (Canada CSA
C22.1)
Electrical Shock Hazard
CAUTION
!
Do Not Use Tefl on Tape
Damage to the pump could cause impaired burn-
er operation, oil leakage and appliance soot-up.
Never use Tefl on tape on fuel oil fi ttings.
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Tape fragments can lodge in fuel line components
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and fuel unit, damaging the equipment and preventing proper operation.
Use oil-resistant pipe sealant compounds.
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Fuel line valve and fi lter –
Install two high quality fusible-handle design shut-
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off valves in accessible locations on the oil supply
line to comply with the NFPA 31 Standard. Locate
one close to the tank and the other close to the
burner, upstream of the fi lter.
Install a generous capacity fi lter inside the build-
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ing between the fuel tank shutoff valve and the
burner, locating both the fi lter and the valve close
to the burner for ease of servicing. Filter should
be rated for 50 microns or less.
Refer to appliance manufacturer’s wiring diagram
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for electrical connections.
Burner installed at jobsite
Refer to Figure 7, for typical burner wiring, show-
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ing cad cell primary controls. Burner wiring may
vary, depending on primary control actually
used.
The R7184 primary control with valve-on delay
(prepurge) and burner motor-off delay (postpurge),
requires a constant 120 volts AC power source supplied to the BLACK wire on the control. The RED
wire goes to the appliance limit circuit. Please note
that other control manufacturers may use different
wire colors for power and limit connections.
Special wiring required with covered
burners
The mounting plate is not a conduit connec-
tion point. Pass conduit and attached connector
through the opening in the mounting plate and attach it directly to the burner-mounted 4x4 electrical
box.
If attaching a burner cover to a previously installed
burner, attach the mounting plate and then slide the
conduit into the “J” shaped conduit slot.
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Typical Burner Wiring & Burner Sequence of Operation for R7184P Control.
Refer to the appliance manufacturer’s wiring diagram for actual specifi cations.
Figure 7. – Typical Burner Wiring
1. STANDBY. The burner is idle, waiting for a call for
heat. When a call for heat is initiated, there is a 310 second delay while the control performs a safe
start check.
2. VALVE-ON DELAY. The ignition and motor are
turned on for a 15 second valve-on delay.
3. TRIAL FOR IGNITION (TFI). The fuel valve is
opened. A fl ame should be established within the
15 second lockout time.
4. LOCKOUT. If fl ame is not sensed by the end of
the TFI, the control shuts down on safety lockout
and must be manually reset. If the control locks out
three times in a row, the control enters restricted
lockout.
5. IGNITION CARRYOVER. Once fl ame is estab-
lished, the ignition remains on for 10 seconds to
ensure fl ame stability before turning off. If the con-
trol is wired for intermittent duty ignition, the ignition
unit stays on the entire time the motor is running.
6. RUN. The burner runs until the call for heat is sati-
fi ed. The burner is then sent to burner motor off
delay, if applicable, or it is shut down and sent to
standby.
7. RECYCLE. If the fl ame is lost while the burner is
fi ring, the control shuts down the burner, enters a 60
second recycle delay, and then repeats the above
ignition sequence. If fl ame is lost three times in a
row, the control locks out to prevent cycling with
repetitious fl ame loss due to poor combustion.
8. BURNER MOTOR-OFF DELAY. The fuel valve
is closed and the burner motor is kept on for the
selected motor-off delay time before the control returns the burner to standby.
61351
Control System Features
FeatureInterrupted
ignition
R7184AYESYESYES———
R7184BYESYESYESYES——
R7184PYESYESYESYESYESOptional
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Limited reset,
Limited recycle
Diagnostic LED,
cad cell indicator
Valve-on
delay
Burner motor
off delay
Alarm Con-
tacts
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Start up burner/set combustion
WARNING
Explosion and Fire Hazard
!
Failure to follow these instructions
could lead to equipment malfunction and result in heavy smoke
emission, soot-up, hot gas puffback, fi re and asphyxiation hazards.
Do not attempt to start the burner when excess oil
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has accumulated in the appliance, the appliance
is full of vapor, or when the combustion chamber
is very hot.
Do not attempt to re-establish fl ame with the
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burner running if the fl ame becomes extinguished
during start-up, venting, or adjustment.
Vapor-Filled Appliance: Allow the unit to cool off
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and all vapors to dissipate before attempting another start.
Oil-Flooded Appliance: Shut off the electrical
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power and the oil supply to the burner and then
clear all accumulated oil before continuing.
If the condition still appears unsafe, contact the
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Fire Department. Carefully follow their directions.
Keep a fi re extinguisher nearby and ready for
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use.
Open the shutoff valves in the oil supply line to the
1.
burner.
Close air band and partially open air shutter. This
2.
is an initial air setting for the pump bleeding procedure only. Additional adjustments must be made
with instruments.
Set the thermostat substantially above room tem-
3.
perature.
Close the line voltage switch to start the burner.
4.
If the burner does not start immediately you may
have to reset the safety switch of the burner primary control.
Bleed air from fuel unit as soon as burner motor
5.
starts rotating.
To bleed the fuel unit, attach a clear plastic hose
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over the vent fi tting. Loosen the fi tting and catch
the oil in an empty container. Tighten the fi tting
when all air has been purged from the oil supply
system.
If the burner locks out on safety during bleeding,
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reset the safety switch and complete the bleeding procedure. Note — Electronic safety switches
can be reset immediately; others may require a
three- to fi ve-minute wait.
If burner stops after fl ame is established, addi-
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tional bleeding is probably required. Repeat the
bleeding procedure until the pump is primed and
a fl ame is established when the vent fi tting is
closed.
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For R7184 primary controls, see Technician’s
Quick Reference Guide, part number 61351 for
special pump priming sequence.
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Prepare for combustion tests by drilling a ¼” sampling hole in the fl ue pipe between the appliance
and the barometric draft regulator.
6.
Initial air adjustment — Using a smoke tester, adjust the air shutter (and air band, if necessary) to
obtain a clean fl ame. Now the additional combus-
tion tests with instruments can be made
Set combustion with instruments
1.
Allow the burner to run for approximately 5 to 10
minutes.
2.
Set the stack or over-fi re draft to the level specifi ed
by the appliance manufacturer.
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Natural Draft Applications; typically over-fi re
draft is -0.01” or -0.02” w.c.
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Direct Venting; typically may not require draft
adjustment.
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High Effi ciency/Positive Pressure Appliances;
also vary from traditional appliances (see manufacturer’s recommendations).
3.
Follow these four steps to properly adjust the burner:
Step 1: Adjust the air shutter/band until a trace of
smoke is achieved.
Step 2: At the trace of smoke level, measure the
(or O2) . This is the vital reference
CO
2
point for further adjustments. Example:
13.5% CO
Step 3: Increase the air to reduce the CO
1.5 to 2 percentage points. (O2 will be increased by approximately 2.0 to 2.7 percentage points.) Example: Reduce CO2
from 13.5% to 11.5% (2.6% to 5.3% O2).
Step 4: Recheck smoke level. It should be Zero.
This procedure provides a margin of
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reserve air to accommodate variable
conditions.
If the draft level has changed, recheck
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the smoke and CO
the burner if necessary
4.
Once combustion is set, tighten all fasteners on air
band, air shutter and head adjusting plate or escutcheon plate.
5.
Burner equipped with cover - Reinstall the cover
and repeat Steps 2 and 4 above. If CO2 increases
2 decreases), remove the cover and adjust the
(O
air setting so the CO2 (O2) with cover on meets
requirements of Step 3.
Start and stop the burner several times to ensure
6.
satisfactory operation. Test the primary control and
all other appliance safety controls to verify that they
function according to the manufacturer’s specifi ca-
tions.
(2.6% O2)
2
2 levels and readjust
by
2
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Perform regular maintenance
WARNING
!
Tampering with or making incorrect
adjustments could lead to equipment malfunction and result in
asphyxiation, explosion or fi re.
Do not tamper with the burner or controls or make
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any adjustments unless you are a trained and
qualifi ed service technician.
To ensure continued reliable operation, a quali-
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fi ed service technician must service this burner
annually.
More frequent service intervals may be required
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in dusty or adverse environments.
Operation and adjustment of the burner requires
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technical training and skillful use of combustion
test instruments and other test equipment.
Replace the oil supply line fi lter. The line fi lter car-
tridge must be replaced to avoid contamination of
the fuel unit and nozzle.
Inspect the oil supply system. All fi ttings should
be leak-tight. The supply lines should be free of
water, sludge and other restrictions.
Remove and clean the pump strainer if applica-
ble.
Replace the nozzle with an equivalent nozzle.
Clean and inspect the electrodes for damage, re-
placing any that are cracked or chipped.
Check electrode tip settings. Replace electrodes
if tips are rounded.
Inspect the igniter spring contacts.
Clean the cad cell grid surface, if necessary.
Make sure Low Firing Rate Baffl e is in place if
required for the burner application. Omitting the
baffl e can result in unacceptable burner combus-
tion.
Inspect all gaskets. Replace any that are dam-
aged or would fail to seal adequately.
Inspect the compustion head and air tube. Re-
move any carbon or foreign matter. Replace all
damaged units with exact parts.
Clean the blower wheel, air inlet, air guide, burner
housing and static plate of any lint or foreign material.
If motor is not permanently lubricated, oil motor
with a few drops of SAE 20 nondetergent oil at
each oil hole. DO NOT over oil motor. Excessive
oiling can cause motor failure.
Check motor current. The amp draw should not
exceed the nameplate rating by more than 10%.
Annual Professional Ser-
vice Required
Check all wiring for secure connections or insula-
tion breaks.
Check the pump pressure and cutoff function.
Check primary control safety lockout timing.
Check ignition system for proper operation.
Inspect the vent system and chimney for soot ac-
cumulation or other restriction.
Clean the appliance thoroughly according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Check the burner performance. Refer to the sec-
tion “Set combustion with test instruments”.
It is good practice to make a record of the service
performed and the combustion test results.
Replace the blower wheel:
Turn off all power to the burner before servic-
1.
ing.
Disconnect the burner motor wires.
2.
Remove the bolts securing the motor to the
3.
burner housing.
Remove the motor and blower wheel.
4.
Remove the existing blower wheel.
5.
Referring to the fi gure below, slide the new
6.
blower wheel onto the shaft.
Use a feeler gauge to set the wheel-to-motor
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gap, as shown below. (AF = 0.125 +1/64 inch,
AFG = 0.030 +1/64 inch)
Slide blower wheel toward motor until it con-
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tacts feeler gauge.
Rotate the blower wheel until the setscrew is
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centered on the fl at of the motor shaft. Tighten
the setscrew to secure the wheel.
DO NOT use a motor that has endshield open-
7.
ings outside the blower wheel circumference
(represented by the dashed line).
Install the motor on the burner housing. Tighten
8.
screws. Reconnect wires.
Restore power, start the burner and perform
9.
combustion tests. Refer to the section “Set
combustion with test instruments”.
Figure 8. Blower wheel assembly
Use a Feeler Gauge to set
the gap to;
AF = 0.125 +1/64 inch
AFG = 0.030 +1/64 inch
SK9190
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Professional Maintenance
For best performance specify genuineBeckett replacement parts
Parts that are unique to AF burn-
ers replace parts numbered 6 and
14. Refer to parts list below for part
numbers.
31841 AIR INLET BELL2459U BLOWER WHEEL
#Part No.Description
1Burner Housing Assembly
2SpecifyAir Band - Specify # of slots
4198Screw, 10-24 x 1/2”
4150Nut, 10-24 Square
3SpecifyAir Shutter - Specify # of slots
4292Screws, 10-24 x 5/16”
43493Escutcheon (F & L1/L2 heads)
5941Head Adjusting Plate (V1 head)
4292Screw, 10-24 x 5/16”
52139Hole Plug
631231U (AFG)
31841 (AF)
75880Low Firing Rate Baffl e
82184404UCleanCut Pump
4189UMounting Screws
921807UValve Cordset
21887UPD Timer Delay Cordset
102182602USolenoid Valve Kit (delay)
112256Pump Elbow
125394Copper Oil Line - 8”
1321805U
4189
Air Guide (AFG)
Air Inlet Bell (AF)
PSC Motor
Mounting Screws
SK9462
#Part No.Description
142999U (AFG)
2459U (AF)
152454Coupling
167455UR7184A - Interrupted Ignition
7456UR7184B - Pre-purge
7457UR7184P - Pre and Post-purge
7458UR7184P w/ Alarm Contacts
175770Electrical Box
1851771UIgniter & Base Plate
1951304Igniter Gasket Kit
207006UCad Cell Detector
215432
3616
22Specify **Air Tube Combination
23Specify **Heat Shield, Ceramic or Fiber
5780Electrode Kit - F Head up to 9”
24
253666Splined Nut
265685Pedestal Kit
2751814UCover
5782Electrode Kit - F Head over 9”
5940Electrode Kit - M Head up to 9”
Blower Wheel (AFG)
Blower Wheel (AF)
Universal Flange w/ Gasket
Gasket Only
** Contact your Beckett Representative for part num-
ber and pricing.
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Limited
WARRANTY
For Residential, Commercial and Specialty Burners
The R. W. BECKETT CORPORATION (“Beckett”) warrants to persons who purchase its Beckett burners from Beckett for resale or for
incorporation into a product for resale (“Customers”) that its equipment is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for 60 months from the date of manufacture for Residential Burners and 18 months from the date of manufacture for Commercial and
Specialty Burners. Residential burner models include: AF, AFG, AFII, NX, SF, SR and SMG. Commercial burner models include: CF375,
CF500, CF800, CF1400, CF2300A, CF2500, CF3500A, CG10, CG15, CG25 and CG50. Specialty burner models include: ADC, ADCP, ARV,
SDC and SM. The provisions of this warranty are extended to individual major burner components as follows:
a) 60 months from date of manufacture for all Beckett-branded major components, except for 12 Vdc components.
b) 18 months from date of manufacture for all non-Beckett-branded major components and Beckett branded 12 Vdc components.
Note: Normal service items found to be defective upon receipt by the customer are covered by this warranty.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO EQUIPMENT SUBJECTED TO MISUSE, NEGLECT, OR ACCIDENT: NOR DOES THIS WARRANTY APPLY
UNLESS THE PRODUCT COVERED BY IT IS PROPERLY INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED, COMPETENT TECHNICIAN, WHO IS LICENSED WHERE
STATE AND LOCAL CODES REQUIRE, AND WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN MAKING SUCH INSTALLATIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST
EDITION OF NFPA NO. 31 OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, THE LATEST EDITION OF THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (NFPA
NO. 54) AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL CODES HAVING JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY.
Equipment, which is defective in material or workmanship and within the warranty period, may be returned for credit as follows:
Beckett Burners, Beckett-branded major components and non-Beckett-branded major components that came as original equipment on a Beckett burner
or were sold as a replacement part by Beckett should be returned, freight prepaid, to Beckett’s home office. Credit will be issued to the customer unless
the returned equipment is determined by Beckett to be out of warranty or damaged by user, in which case the equipment will be scrapped.
Note: Beckett is not responsible for any labor cost for removal and replacement of equipment.
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE PRECISE TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE, AND PROVIDES EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
REMEDIES, AND IN PARTICULAR THERE SHALL BE EXCLUDED THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL BECKETT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE.
authorizes any person to assume for Beckett any other liability or obligation in connection with the sale of this equipment, Beckett’s liability and Customer’s
exclusive remedy being limited to credit as set forth above.
Beckett neither assumes nor
R.W. BEC K E T T CORPORATION
P.O. Box 1289 Elyria, Ohio 44036
The Oilheat Manufacturers’ Association supports the use of low sulfur fuels as defi ned by ASTM D396, Grades No. 1 Low Sulfur
and No. 2 Low Sulfur, as the preferred heating fuel for the following reasons:
• Low sulfur fuels reduce deposits on heat exchanger surfaces, extending the service interval between cleanings.
• The reduced deposits increase the effi ciency of the appliance.
• Low sulfur fuels reduce particulate emissions.
• Low sulfur fuels reduce oxides of nitrogen emissions.