500/800

500/
MODEL
CF
CF 800
Oil
Burner

Instruction Manual
ON/OFF Operation
Firing rate: CF500: 1.75 – 5.50 GPH
CF800: 3.00 – 8.00 GPH
Motor voltage: 120 / 60 Hz std.

Thank you for purchasing a

Beckett burner. With proper care and

regular maintenance, it will provide

years of trouble-free service. Please

take a few minutes to read the section

entitled “To the owner” inside this

manual. Then, keep the manual in a

safe place where it can be easily

located if needed by your professional

service technician.
Instruction Manual – Model CF500/CF800 Oil Burner

Please . . . read this page first

Hazard definitions
The following will be used throughout this manual to bring attention to hazards and their risk factors, or to special information.
Denotes presence of a hazard which, if Denotes presence of a hazard which, if
ignored, will result in severe personal injury, ignored, could result in severe personal injury,
death or substantial property damage. death or substantial property damage.

Denotes presence of a hazard which, if Intended to bring special attention to

ignored, could result in minor personal injury information, but not related to personal injury
or property damage. or property damage.

To the owner — To the owner —

Installation and adjustment of the burner Never burn garbage or refuse in your heating
requires technical knowledge and the use of appliance or try to light the burner by tossing
combustion test instruments. Do not tamper burning material into the appliance. This
with the unit or controls. Call your qualified could result in severe personal injury, death
service technician. Incorrect operation of the or substantial property damage.
burner could result in severe personal injury,
death or substantial property damage. Never attempt to use crankcase or waste oil in
your heating appliance. This could damage
Have your equipment inspected and adjusted the fuel unit or heating equipment, resulting
at least annually by your qualified service in risk of severe personal injury, death or
technician to assure continued proper substantial property damage.
operation.
Never restrict air openings on the burner or to
Never attempt to use gasoline in your heating the room in which the appliance is located.
appliance or to store gasoline or combustible This could result in fire hazard or flue gas
materials near the heating equipment. This leakage, causing severe personal injury, death
could result in an explosion or fire, causing or substantial property damage.
severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.

To the installer — To the installer —

Read all instructions before proceeding. Concealed damage - If you discover damage
Follow all instructions completely. Failure to to the burner or controls during unpacking,
follow these instructions could result in notify the carrier at once and file the
equipment malfunction, causing severe appropriate claim.
personal injury, death or substantial property
damage. Contacting Beckett for service information
or parts - Please record the burner serial number
This equipment must be installed, adjusted (and have available when calling or writing).
and started only by a qualified service You will find the serial number on the
technician—an individual or agency, licensed Underwriters Laboratories label, located on
and experienced with all codes and the left rear of the burner.
ordinances, who is responsible for the
installation and adjustment of the equipment. High altitude installations — Accepted
The installation must comply with all local industry practice requires no derate of burner
codes and ordinances and with the National capacity up to 2,000 feet above sea level. For
Fire Protection Standard for Oil-Burning altitudes higher than 2,000 feet, derate burner
Equipment, NFPA 31 (or CSA B139-M91). capacity 4% for each 1000 feet above sea
level.

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Warranty Contents
Beckett warrants its equipment to those who
have purchased it for resale, including your
dealer. If you have any problems with your Please . . . read this page first ................ 2
equipment or its installation, you should
contact your dealer for assistance.
Pre-installation checklist........................... 4
Refer to warranty sheet in literature packet
included with burner for details.
Mount the burner .......................................... 6

Specifications
Connect fuel line(s) ...................................... 8
Fuels #1 or #2 Fuel Oil
Firing range CF500: 1.75 – 5.50 GPH Wire the burner — R7184 ......................... 10
CF800: 3.00 – 8.00 GPH
Motor 1
/3 HP 3450 RPM Wire the burner — R8184 (alternate) .. 11
120/60 hz standard
4.8 amps @ 120 VAC Prepare the burner for start-up ............. 12
Ignition Trans. 120V/10,000V
Housing Cast aluminum Start the burner .......................................... 13
Fuel unit 100 - 200 PSIG
Oil nozzle 45° - 70° solid Maintenance and service......................... 14
Shipping wt. 55 lbs.
Replacement parts ..................................... 15
Agency approvals
• Underwriters Laboratories has certified
this burner to comply with ANSI
Standard 296 and has listed it for use
with No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil as specified Before you begin . . .
in ASTM D396. State and local
approvals appear on the burner rating
label.
• Certified by ULC. The following resources will give you additional information
• Approved by Commonwealth of for your installation. We suggest that you consult these
Massachusetts - State Fire Marshall. resources whenever possible. Pay particular attention to the
• Accepted by N.Y.C. M.E.A. appliance manufacturer’s instructions.
• Other approvals may be available and
must be specified at time of order. Appliance manufacturer’s instructions — Always follow
the appliance manufacturer’s instructions for burner
installation, equipment and set-up.

1–800–OIL–BURN — Beckett’s technical services hot-line.

www.beckettcorp.com — Beckett’s website.

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Pre-installation checklist
❏ Combustion air supply ❏ Vent system
• The burner requires combustion air and ventilation air for • The flue gas venting system must be in good condition
reliable operation. Assure that the building and/or com- and must comply with all applicable codes.
bustion air openings comply with National Fire Protection
Standard for Oil-Burning Equipment, NFPA 31. For appli-
❏ Electrical supply
ance/burner units in confined spaces, the room must have
an air opening near the top of the room plus one near the • Verify that the power connections available are correct for
the burner. All power must be supplied through fused dis-
floor, each with a free area at least one square inch per connect switches.
1,000 Btu/hr input of all fuel burning equipment in the
room. For other conditions, refer to NFPA 31 (CSA B139-
M91 in Canada).
❏ Verify burner components —
• If there is a risk of the space being under negative pressure • Burner box, Model CF500 and CF800
or of exhaust fans or other devices depleting available air
for combustion and ventilation, the appliance/burner • Air tube assembly (selected per following)
should be installed in an isolated room provided with out-
side combustion air. • Mounting flange kit

❏ Clearances • Pedestal mounting assembly kit (recommended)

• With the burner installed in the appliance, there must be • Oil nozzle, per Table 1 — Use only 45° to 70° solid pat-
adequate space in front of and on the sides of the burner to tern nozzles unless otherwise shown by appliance manu-
allow access and operation. Verify that the clearance di- facturer.
mensions comply with all local codes and with the appli- Find the required firing rate in the 150 psig column (fac-
ance manufacturer's recommendations. tory-set fuel unit pressure).
Select the corresponding nozzle from column 1 (Rated
❏ Fuel supply gph @ 100 psig).

• The fuel supply piping and tank must provide #1 or #2

fuel oil at pressure or vacuum conditions suitable for the
fuel unit (oil pump) on the burner. Refer to fuel unit litera- Table 1 - Nozzle capacities
ture in the literature envelope in the burner carton to verify
allowable suction pressure.
Rated gph Pressure - pounds per square inch
The fuel unit is shipped without the by-pass @
100 psig 140 150
plug installed for CF500/CF800 ON/OFF
burners. You must install this plug on two- 1.75 2.07 2.14
pipe systems. DO NOT install the by-pass plug
in the fuel unit if connected to a one-pipe oil 2.00 2.37 2.45
system. Failure to comply could cause fuel
unit seal failure, oil leakage and potential fire 2.25 2.66 2.74
and injury hazard. 2.50 2.96 3.06

If fuel supply is level with or higher than fuel unit — 2.75 3.24 3.37

• When the fuel unit is not required to lift the oil, the instal- 3.00 3.55 3.68
lation is usually suitable for either a one-pipe or two-pipe
3.50 4.13 4.29
oil system. The oil pressure at the inlet of the fuel unit must
not exceed 3 psig. 4.00 4.70 4.90
• See Figure 7 for one-pipe fuel supply installations. See
Figure 8 for two-pipe fuel supply installations. 4.50 5.30 5.51

If fuel supply is below the fuel unit — 5.00 5.90 6.13

• Use a two-pipe oil system when the fuel unit must lift the 5.50 6.50 6.74
oil more than 8 feet if burner is equipped with a B fuel unit. 6.00 7.10 7.33
The return line provided by the two-pipe system is needed
to purge the air from the fuel lines and minimize the 6.50 7.65 7.96
likelihood of air-related problems during operation.

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❏ Verify firing rate Figure 2 - Air tube mounting dimensions

• Refer to appliance manufacturer’s instructions (if avail-
able) for firing rate and nozzle selection. Otherwise, the
maximum recommended firing rate for the burner depends
on the length of the firing chamber and the distance from
the burner center to the chamber floor. Verify that the cham-
ber dimensions are at least as large as the minimum values
given in Figure 1. If the appliance dimensions are smaller
than recommended, reduce the firing rate accordingly.

❏ Verify air tube

• The information in this section may be disregarded if the
air tube is supplied by the appliance manufacturer.
• Tube arrangements available:
CF500: 1.75 to 5.50 GPH
CF800: A Tube — 3.00 to 7.00 GPH
B Tube — 5.00 to 8.00 GPH
• Maximum firing capacity depends on the firebox pressure.
Use Table 2 to verify the correct air tube for the firing rate
required.
• See Figure 2 to verify the correct air tube length and air
tube combination code. Air tube A.T.C. Codes
length (A.T.C. = Air Tube Combination)
(Dimension T) CF500 CF800
Figure 1 - Min. Combustion chamber dimensions
Tube A Tube B
6.00" CF 60 KK CF 60 KH CF 60 KJ
8.00" CF 80 KK CF 80 KH CF 80 KJ
10.00" CF 100 KK CF 100 KH CF 100 KJ
14.00" CF 140 KK CF 140 KH CF 140 KJ
16.00" CF 160 KK -- --
17.00" -- CF 170 KH CF 170 KJ

Table 2 - Air tube capacity vs. firebox pressure

Firebox CF500 CF800

pressure Tube KK Tube KH Tube KJ
(In. w.c.) (GPH) (GPH) (GPH)
No reserve air
Firing rate Minimum dimensions (inches) 0.0 5.50 7.00 8.00
GPH With damper Without damper
0.1 4.75 6.25 7.50
A L A L
0.2 4.00 5.50 6.75
1.75 to 3.00 7.5 18.0 8.0 19.0
4.00 8.0 21.0 9.5 23.0 0.3 3.50 4.50 6.25
5.00 9.0 23.0 10.5 30.0 0.4 2.75 3.75 5.50
6.00 10.0 28.0 11.5 40.0 0.5 2.00 3.00 5.00
7.00 11.0 34.0 12.0 46.0 Note: The above ratings may vary 5% due to variations in
8.00 14.0 38.0 14.0 51.0 actual job conditions.

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Mount the burner

❏ Mount flange(s) on air tube Figure 3 - Mount flange(s) on air tube

• This section does not apply to burners with welded flanges.

• Do not install air tube on burner.
• For non-pressure firing flange, refer to Figure 3: Install
gasket (item a ) and flange (item d ). Ignore the next
paragraph.
• For pressure-firing flange, refer to Figure 3: Slide gasket
(item a) onto the air tube, making sure the top of the air
tube is up. Pre-drill holes in the pressure firing plate (item b)
to match the appliance studs. Slide the pressure firing plate
(item b) and flange (item d) onto the air tube as shown.
Wrap ceramic fiber rope (item c) around the air tube and
press tightly into the inside diameter of the flange (item d).
• Slide the air tube (item e) into position in the appliance
front. Tighten the flange-mounting-stud nuts. Set the
insertion of the air tube so dimension G is ¼" nominal.
• Pitch the air tube at 2° from horizontal as shown and secure
the flange to the air tube.

Figure 4 - Nozzle and nozzle line assembly

❏ Mount air tube to burner

• Attach the air tube to the burner with the screws provided.

❏ Install nozzle
• See Figure 4. Install the oil nozzle in the nozzle adapter.
Use a ³⁄₄" open-end wrench to steady the nozzle adapter
and a ⁵⁄₈" open-end wrench to turn the nozzle. Tighten
securely but do not over-tighten. Failure to properly set and maintain the
electrode and nozzle spacing dimensions can
• Check, and adjust if necessary, the critical dimensions cause incorrect burner ignition or poor
shown in the drawing. Verify that the oil tube assembly combustion. This could result in severe
and electrodes are in good condition, with no cracks or personal injury, death or substantial property
damage. damage.

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❏ Install nozzle line assembly Figure 5 - Nozzle line assembly in burner

• Insert the nozzle line assembly into the burner air tube.
• Slide the secondary adjusting plate (Figure 6, item f) com-
pletely to the left on the indicator adjusting plate (item e).
Finger-tighten acorn nut c to secure the two plates together.
Slide both plates completely to the right (Indicator plate
will read 0). Tighten fastener d.

• Install the spline nut on the end of the nozzle line, leaving
the nut loosely placed so the plates can be moved.

❏ Set dimension Z

• Loosen fastener c in Figure 6. Slide the nozzle line and

plate assembly until dimension Z in Figure 5 is:
Figure 6 - Adjusting plate assembly
CF500 — 19/16" ± 1/16"

CF800 — 13/4" ± 1/16"

When dimension Z (from end of air tube to flat area of front

face of head) is correctly set, tighten acorn nut c.

• Attach the oil line from the oil valve to the nozzle line end.
Tighten securely.

• Before proceeding, check dimension Z once again. Loosen

acorn nut c if necessary to reposition the nozzle line. Once
dimension Z is set, do not loosen acorn nut again. For the
setting of fastener d, refer to page 12. Legend
c acorn nut
d fastener
e Indicator adjusting plate
f Secondary adjusting plate
❏ Insert burner
• Position the burner in the front of the appliance and loosely
tighten the nuts on the mounting studs. The burner should
be pitched downward 2° as shown in Figure 3.

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Connect fuel line(s)

Install the oil lines using the following ❏ Fuel unit by-pass plug
guidelines. Failure to comply could lead to
equipment damage and present a risk of severe • The CF500/CF800 burner is shipped without the by-pass
personal injury, death or substantial property plug installed in the fuel unit.
damage due to leakage of oil and potential
fire hazard.
• The by-pass plug must not be installed in the fuel unit for
Use only flare fittings at joints and one-pipe oil systems.
connections. Never use compression fittings.
• You must install the by-pass plug if using on a two-pipe
Install fittings only in accessible locations to oil system.
assure any leak will be detected.

Where joint sealing is needed, use only pipe

dope. Never use Teflon tape. Tape strands can
break free and damage the fuel unit. ❏ Oil supply/return lines

Never use a one-pipe oil system with a lift in • Install the oil tank and oil lines in accordance with all
excess of 8 feet with B fuel unit. On two-pipe applicable codes.
oil systems, verify that the suction line
vacuum does not exceed the fuel unit • Size the oil supply and return lines using the guidelines
manufacturer’s recommendation. given in the fuel unit literature included in the literature
envelope. Oil line flow rate will equal the burner rate for
one-pipe systems. For two-pipe systems, refer to Table 3
for the fuel unit gearset capacity - the rate at which fuel is
The fuel unit is shipped without the by-pass recirculated when connected to a two-pipe system. Size
plug installed for CF500/CF800 ON/OFF two-pipe oil lines based on this flow rate.
burners. You must install this plug on two-
pipe systems. DO NOT install the by-pass plug • Use continuous lengths of heavy-wall copper tubing,
in the fuel unit if connected to a one-pipe oil routed under the floor where possible. Do not attach fuel
system. Failure to comply could cause fuel lines to the appliance or to floor joists if possible. This will
unit seal failure, oil leakage and potential fire reduce vibration and noise transmission problems.
and injury hazard.
• Install an oil filter sized to handle the fuel unit gearset flow
capacity (Table 3) for two-pipe systems. Size the filter for
the firing rate for one-pipe systems. Locate the filter imme-
diately adjacent to the burner fuel unit.

• Install two high-quality shut-off valves in accessible loca-

tions on the oil supply line. Locate one valve close to the
tank. Locate the other valve close to the burner, upstream
of the fuel filter.

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❏ Burner fuel flow Figure 7 – One-pipe oil flow with “B” pump

• One-pipe systems – See Figure 7 for the fuel flow path.

• Oil supply connects to one of the fuel unit inlet ports.

• Two-pipe systems – See Figure 8 for the fuel flow paths

for two-pipe oil systems.
• Oil supply connects to one of the fuel unit inlet ports.
Oil return connects to the fuel unit return port. (Install
the by-pass plug in the fuel unit for two-pipe sys-
tems.)
Figure 8 – Two-pipe oil flow with “B” pump

• Nozzle pressure – The fuel unit nozzle port pressure is

factory set at 140 psig. Some original equipment manufac-
turer burner applications may call for a lower pressure to
obtain a required firing rate. Do not change this pressure
unless directed to do so by the appliance manufacturer.

Table 3 – Fuel unit gearset capacities Legend

a Return port g Inlet port

Fuel unit model number Gearset capacity (GPH)
b Nozzle port k Return line to oil tank
A2VA-7116 17
c Oil valve p Air bleed valve
d Nozzle & adapter
A2YA-7916 20

B2VA-8216 21

B2YA-8916 25

B2TA-8248 21

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Wire the burner — R7184

Install the burner and all wiring in accordance with the Do not by-pass any safety control.
National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes or By-passing a safety control could result in
requirements. severe personal injury, death or substantial
Wire the burner in compliance with all instructions provided property damage.
by the appliance manufacturer. Verify operation of all controls Electrical shock hazard - can cause injury
in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's guidelines. or death. Disconnect power before installing
See Figure 9a for a typical wiring diagram, with R7184 oil or servicing. Provide ground wiring to the
primary, for reference purposes only. burner in accordance with the National
Electrical Code.

Sequence of operation — typical Figure 9a – Typical wiring

1. Standby — The burner is idle, waiting for a call for heat.
When a call for heat is initiated, there is a 2- to 6-second
delay while the control performs a safe start check.
2. Valve-on delay — As applicable, the ignition and motor
are turned on for a 15-second prepurge.
3. Trial for ignition (TFI) — The fuel valve is opened, as
applicable. A flame should be established within the 15-
second lockout time (30-second lockout time is avail-
able).
4. Lockout — If flame 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. Call a qualified
service technician.
5. Ignition carryover — Once flame is established, the
ignition remains on for 10 seconds to ensure flame
stability. It then turns off.
6. Run — The burner runs until the call for heat is satisfied.
The burner is then sent to burner motor-off delay, as
applicable, or it is shut down and sent to standby.
7. Recycle — If the flame is lost while the burner is firing,
the control shuts down the burner, enters a 60-second
recycle delay, and then repeats the ignition steps
outlined above. If the flame is lost three times in a row,
the control locks out to prevent continuous cycling with
repetitious flame loss caused by poor combustion.
8. Burner motor-off delay — If applicable, the fuel valve is
closed and the burner motor is kept on for the selected
postpurge time before the control returns the burner to
standby.
1
Standby

2 3 4
Valve-on Trial for
Lockout
delay ignition

5
Ignition
carryover Legend
8 FD Fused disconnect, by others TR Ignition transformer
Motor-off 6 7 LM Limit controls, by others M1 Burner motor
delay
Run Recycle OP Operating controls, by others S1 Oil valve
(postpurge) PR Oil primary control, R7184 typical T-T 24-volt thermostat/limit terminals
CC Flame sensor, cad cell typical F-F Cad cell flame sensor terminals

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Wire the burner — R8184 (alternate)

Install the burner and all wiring in accordance with the Do not by-pass any safety control.
National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes or By-passing a safety control could result in
requirements. severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
Wire the burner in compliance with all instructions provided
Electrical shock hazard - can cause injury
by the appliance manufacturer. Verify operation of all controls
or death. Disconnect power before installing
in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's guidelines.
or servicing. Provide ground wiring to the
burner in accordance with the National
See Figure 9b for an alternate wiring diagram, with R8184 Electrical Code.
oil primary, for reference purposes only.

Figure 9b – Alternate wiring R8184

Sequence of operation — typical

1. Standby — The burner is idle, waiting for a call for heat.

2. Trial for ignition (TFI) — The fuel valve is opened, as

applicable. A flame should be established within the 15-
second lockout time (30-second lockout time is avail-
able).

3. Lockout — If flame is not sensed by the end of the TFI,

the control shuts down on safety lockout and must be
manually reset.
• To reset the control after lockout, wait 2 to 3 minutes
after lockout to give the internal switch time to cool.
• Then push the reset button on the primary control,
allowing the burner to operate in normal sequence.
• Troubleshoot the reason for the flame sense failure.

4. Run — The burner runs until the call for heat is satisfied.

1
Standby

2 3
Trial for
Lockout
ignition

4
Run

Legend
FD Fused disconnect, by others TR Ignition transformer
LM Limit controls, by others M1 Burner motor
OP Operating controls, by others S1 Oil valve
PR Oil primary control, R8184 typical T-T 24-volt thermostat/limit terminals
CC Flame sensor, cad cell typical F-F Cad cell flame sensor terminals

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Prepare the burner for start-up

Start-up checklist – Verify the following be adjusted for best performance as discussed later in this
before attempting to start burner. manual.
❏ Combustion air supply and venting have been inspected • Follow the procedures given later in this manual for fine-
and verified to be free of obstructions and installed in tuning the air settings.
accordance with all applicable codes. ❏ Set appliance limit controls
❏ Oil nozzle has been selected correctly and securely installed • Set the appliance limit controls in accordance with the
in the nozzle adapter. appliance manufacturer's recommendations.
❏ Fuel unit by-pass plug has not been installed for one-pipe ❏ Prepare the fuel unit for air venting
oil system. • To vent air from one-pipe oil systems, attach a clear hose to
By-pass plug has been installed for two-pipe oil system. the vent plug on the fuel unit. Provide a container to catch
the oil. Loosen the vent plug.
❏ Fuel connection to nozzle line assembly is secure. • Vent the air as described under Start the burner, page 13,
when using the R7184 control.
❏ Dimension Z has been set per this instruction manual.

❏ Fuel supply line is correctly installed, the oil tank is Table 4 – Initial indicator adjustment plate settings
sufficiently filled, and shut-off valves are open. (head position)
❏ Burner is securely mounted in appliance, with pressure Rate Approximate head settings
firing plate and gasket installed for pressurized chamber GPH CF500 CF800
application.
Tube A Tube B
❏ Appliance has been filled with water (boilers) and controls 1.75 0 -- --
have been operationally checked. 2.25 0
❏ Burner has been installed in accordance with appliance 3.00 4 0 --
manufacturer’s instructions (when available). 3.50 5 1 --
4.00 5 2 --
❏ Also refer to appliance manufacturer’s instructions (when
5.00 6 4 3
available) for start-up procedures.
5.50 6 4 4
6.00 -- 4 4
7.00 -- 6 5
8.00 -- -- 6
❏ Z dimension
• Should be set per these instructions (see page 7). The acorn
nut (Figure 6, item c, page 7) should never be loosened
once the Z dimension is initially set. Table 5 – Initial air settings
❏ Initial head position
Rate Approximate air settings
• The indicator plate assembly markings correspond to head GPH CF500 CF800
position settings.
Tube A Tube B
• Loosen the fastener (Figure 6, item d, page 7) and slide Shutter Band Shutter Band Shutter Band
the indicator plate until the number on the plate corre- 1.75 1 0 -- -- -- --
sponds to the initial head setting given in Table 4 for the
2.25 2 0 -- -- -- --
desired firing rate.
3.00 10 1 1 0 -- --
• When the head position has been set, tighten the fastener
3.50 10 2 3 0 -- --
and spline nut.
4.00 10 3 4 0 -- --
❏ Initial air settings 5.00 10 5 9 0 8 2
• Loosen the air band and shutter, and adjust to the settings 5.50 10 10 9 5 9 4
for the applicable firing rate shown in Table 5. 6.00 -- -- 10 3 10 3
• These initial settings should be adequate for starting the 7.00 -- -- 10 8 10 5
burner. Once the burner is in operation, the air settings will 8.00 -- -- -- -- 10 10

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Start the burner

Do not proceed unless all prior steps in this Resetting from restricted lockout
manual have been completed. Failure to
comply could result in severe personal injury, • If the control locks out three times in a row without a
death or substantial property damage. complete heat cycle between attempts, the lockout
becomes restricted. A qualified service technician
Do not attempt to start the burner when excess should be called to inspect the burner.
oil has accumulated, when the appliance is
full of vapor or when the combustion chamber Disable function
is very hot. Do not attempt to re-establish • Any time the motor is running, press and hold the reset
flame with the burner running if the flame button to disable the burner. The burner will remain off
should be extinguished during start-up, as long as the button is held and will return to standby
venting or adjustment. Allow the unit to cool when released.
off and all vapors to dissipate before
attempting another start. Failure to comply Cad cell resistance check
with these guidelines could cause an
explosion or fire, resulting in severe personal • While the burner is firing, and after the ignition has been
injury, death or substantial property damage. turned off, press and release the reset button (hold ½-
second or less) to check the cad cell resistance. The LED
If control is not an R7184 refer to will flash 1 to 4 times, depending on the cad cell
manufacturer’s literature for specific resistance (see the table below). For proper operation, it
control. is important that the cad cell resistance is below 1600
Ohms.

❏ Starting the burner and venting air LED flashes Cad cell resistance

Priming the pump 1 0-400 Ohms

1. Initiate a call for heat. 2 400-800 Ohms
2. While the ignition is on, press and release the reset button 3 800-1600 Ohms
(hold ½-second or less). If the control has not locked out
since its most recent complete heat cycle, the lockout time 4 more than 1600 Ohms
will be extended to 4 minutes (45 seconds in earlier units),
and the ignition will remain on the entire heat cycle.

3. Bleed the pump until all froth and bubbles are purged. If LED Indicator key
prime is not established within the extended lockout time,
the control will lock out. Press the reset button to reset the LED Status
control and return to step 2.
On Flame sensed
The reset button can be held for 30 seconds at Off Flame not sensed
any time to reset the control’s lockout counter
to zero and send the control to standby. Flashing Lockout/
(½-second on, ½-second off) Restricted lockout
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, if needed, until the pump is fully Flashing
primed and the oil is free of bubbles. Then terminate the Recycle
(2 seconds on, 2 seconds off)
call for heat, and the control will resume normal operation.

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Start the burner continued

❏ Set air adjusting plate

1. Allow the burner to run until the appliance has warmed b. Increase the air to reduce CO2 by 2 percentage points
sufficiently. at a zero smoke level. (Increase O2 by 3 percentage
points at a zero smoke level.)
2. Visually check the flame. The flame should not be dark Example: Reduce CO2 from 13.5% to 11.5%, with zero
orange or smoky. smoke (or increase O2 from 2.5% to 5.5%).
If the flame appears to be smoking, increase the amount
of air by re-adjusting the air band to a higher number. c. This procedure provides a margin of reserve air to ac-
commodate variable conditions.
3. Once the appliance has warmed, the air setting can be
checked and adjusted. 5. Check the breech draft pressure against the appliance
manufacturer’s recommended setting (typically + 0.1"
4. Use combustion test instruments to adjust the burner. W.C.).

a. Adjust the air until a trace of smoke is achieved with 6. If the breech pressure is higher or lower than recommended
CO2 level as high as possible (lowest possible O2). level, adjust the appliance breech damper to achieve the
Example: 13.5% CO2 (2.5% O2) with a trace of smoke. specified setting. Recheck the smoke and CO2 levels. Ad-
just burner air if necessary.

Maintenance and service

The burner must be serviced at least annually by a qualified service technician to assure continued reliable
operation. Operation and adjustment of the burner requires technical knowledge and the use of combustion test
instruments. Do not tamper with the burner or controls. Failure to comply could result in failure of the burner or
system, resulting in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

Annual service ❏ Inspect combustion air and vent systems.

— by qualified service technician ❏ Replace oil filter.
Have the burner inspected, tested and started at least annually ❏ Oil motor (if not permanently lubricated).
by a qualified service technician. This annual test/inspection
should include at least the following:
Monthly maintenance
❏ Replace oil nozzle. — by owner
❏ Clean burner and blower wheel (if needed to remove ❏ Observe combustion air openings and vent system for
lint or debris). integrity. Openings must be clean and free of obstruc-
tions.
❏ Test ignition and combustion and verify air settings.
❏ Check oil lines and fittings to verify there are no leaks.
❏ Test oil supply line vacuum - verify that it is within
allowable range indicated in fuel unit literature. ❏ Observe burner ignition and performance to verify
smooth operation.
❏ Check pump pressure to nozzle.
❏ Shut the system down if you observe abnormal or ques-
❏ Inspect fuel system (including tank, lines and all tionable operation. Call a qualified service agency for
connections). professional inspection and service.

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Replacement parts

Item Part name Description Part number

1 Air tube Refer to Figure 2, page 5
2 Flange kit Refer to Figure 10, below
3 Electrode assembly Specify
4 Air shutter 3215
5 Nozzle line assembly Refer to Figure 2, page 5
6 Head assembly CF500 — KK 51401U
CF800 — KH (Tube A) 51252P
CF800 — KJ (Tube B) 51302P
7 Fuel lines Specify lengths
8 Air band 3819
10 Adjusting plate assembly 51286
11 Spline nut 3666
12 Fuel pump Refer to Table 3, page 9
17 Coupling 2433
20 Control Specify
21 Ignitor 14,000 volt France 7440
14,000 volt Allanson 7438
-- Transformer 2289
22 Motor 13
/ HP 21341U
23 Blower wheel CF500 — 5 19/32" x 2 13/32" 21448U
CF800 — 6 5/16" x 2 3/8" 21339U
24 Pedestal kits Extended 5606
Standard 5685

Figure 10 – Adjustable mounting plates for CF500/CF800

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Canada: R. W. Beckett Canada, Ltd. • 430 Laird Road • Guelph, Ontario, N1G 3X7 • 800-665-6972 • FAX 519-763-5656

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