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  • Page 1

    RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 1 Beckett Beckett AF/AFG Oil Burner Manual T ype ‘M’ Air T ube Combination (AFG Models only) T ype ‘L1’ Head T ype ‘V1’ Head Potential for Fire, Smoke and Asphyxiation Hazards T o the Homeowner or Equipment Owner: Please read and carefully follow all instructions provided in this manual regarding your responsi- bi[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 RWB 6104 BAFG R02 T able of Contents Hazard De fi nitions and Owner ’ s Information ........................................................................................ 3 Information T o Be Used Only By Quali fi ed Service T echnicians General Information ...............................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 3 T o the Owner: Thank you for purchasing a Beckett burner for use with your heating appliance. Please pay at- tention to the Safety W arnings contained within this instruction manual. Keep this manual for your records and provide it to your quali fi ed service agency for use in professionally setting up and maintaining your[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 RWB 6104 BAFG R02 T able 1 – Burner Speci fi cations Capacity ( Note 1 ) ‘F’ Head (AF & AFG) Firing rate range: .............. 0.40 – 3.00 GPH Input: ....................... 56,000 – 420,000 Btu ‘L1’ Head (AFG Only) Firing rate range: .................. 0.40 - 1.10 GPH Input: ..................... 56,000 – 154,000 Btu/h [...]

  • Page 5

    RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 5 SK9475 Notice Special Requirements For recommended installation practice in Canada, refer to the latest version of CSA Standard B139 & B140. Concealed damage — If you discover damage to the burner or controls during unpacking, notify the carrier at once and fi le the appropriate claim. When contacting Beckett for ser[...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 RWB 6104 BAFG R02 T able 4. AFG Reduced Firing Rates (with LFRB) Burner head type Low Firing Rate Baf fl e installed F0 up to 0.65 gph F3 or L1 up to 0.85 gph F4 or F6 up to 0.90 gph V1 up to 1.00 gph Prepar e the Bur ner Low Firing Rate Baf fl e The AFG Low Firing Rate Baf fl e (LFRB) reduces the air fl ow and pressure. The LFRB is some[...]

  • Page 7

    RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 7 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 a[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 RWB 6104 BAFG R02 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 burn[...]

  • Page 9

    RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 9 Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension - L1 & L2 Heads Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension - V1 Heads V1 Adjusting Plate Setting AFG with V1 Head Burner Firing Rates 0 0.75-1.00 1 1.00-1.50 2 1.50-1.75 3 1.75-2.00 4 2.00-2.25 5 2.25-2.50 6 2.50-2.75 T able for initial adjusting plate settings for V1 Head L1/L2 heads (see T able 7 an[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 10 RWB 6104 BAFG R02 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 bleed- ing of the fuel unit is required on initial start-up. If connecting a[...]

  • Page 11

    RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 1 1 Never use T e fl on tape on fuel oil fi ttings. T ape fragments can lodge in fuel line components and fuel unit, damaging the equipment and pre- venting proper operation. Use oil-resistant pipe sealant compounds. y y y Damage to the pump could cause impaired burn- er operation, oil leakage and appliance soot-up. Do Not [...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 RWB 6104 BAFG R02 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. BU[...]

  • Page 13

    RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 13 Star t up bur ner/set combustion For R7184 primary controls, see T echnician’s Quick Reference Guide, part number 61351 for special pump priming sequence. Prepare for combustion tests by drilling a ¼” sam- pling hole in the fl ue pipe between the appliance and the barometric draft regulator . Initial air adjustment ?[...]

  • Page 14

    Page 14 RWB 6104 BAFG R02 P erfor m re gular maintenance 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 app[...]

  • Page 15

    RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 15 For best performance specify genuine Beckett replacement parts Professional Maintenance SK9462 # Part No. Description 1 Burner Housing Assembly 2 Specify Air Band - Specify # of slots 4198 Screw , 10-24 x 1/2” 4150 Nut, 10-24 Square 3 Specify Air Shutter - Specify # of slots 4292 Screws, 10-24 x 5/16” 4 3493 Escutcheon[...]

  • Page 16

    Page 16 RWB 6104 BAFG R02 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 u[...]