Beckett Af User manual

RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 1

Beckett

Beckett AF/AFG Oil Burner Manual

Type ‘M’ Air Tube Combination

(AFG Models only)

Type ‘L1’ Head Type ‘V1’ Head

Potential for Fire, Smoke and Asphyxiation Hazards

To the Homeowner or Equipment Owner:

Please read and carefully follow all instructions

provided in this manual regarding your responsi-

bilities in caring for your heating equipment.

Contact a professional, qualiﬁed service agency

for installation, start-up or service work.

Save this manual for future reference.

Incorrect installation, adjustment, or misuse of this burner could result in death, severe

personal injury, or substantial property damage.

WARNING

To the Professional, Qualiﬁed Installer or

Service Agency:

Please read and carefully follow all instructions

provided in this manual before installing, starting,

or servicing this burner or heating system.

The Installation must be made in accordance with

all state and local codes having jurisdiction.

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Table of Contents

Hazard Deﬁnitions and Owner’s Information........................................................................................3

Information To Be Used Only By Qualiﬁed Service Technicians

General Information......................................................................................................................................... 3

Table 1 Burner Speciﬁcation................................................................................................................................4

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

Combustion chamber - Burner Retroﬁtting..........................................................................................................6

Prepare the Burner...........................................................................................................................................6

Low Firing Rate Bafﬂe .........................................................................................................................................6

Burner Fuel Unit ..................................................................................................................................................6

Nozzle and Pump Pressure.................................................................................................................................6

Attach Air Tube .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Install Burner Nozzle ...........................................................................................................................................7

Check/Adjust Electrodes .....................................................................................................................................7

Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension - F Heads................................................................................................................ 8

Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension - L & V Heads .........................................................................................................9

Servicing nozzle line assembly .........................................................................................................................10

Mount burner on appliance......................................................................................................................... 10

Mounting Options ..............................................................................................................................................10

Mounting Dimensions........................................................................................................................................10

Connect Fuel Lines ...........................................................................................................................................10

Wire Burner ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Burner Packaged with Appliance....................................................................................................................... 11

Burner Installed at Job Site ............................................................................................................................... 11

Special Wiring Required with Covered Burners ................................................................................................ 11

Start-up Burner/Set Combustion..............................................................................................................13

Set Combustion with Test Instruments ..............................................................................................................13

Perform Regular Maintenance................................................................................................................... 14

Parts Diagram...................................................................................................................................................15

Beckett Limited Warranty Information...................................................................................................16

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:

Feature AF AFG

Static Pressure Capability Conventional - Low range Enhanced - Medium range

Blower Wheel Design Standard strip Special tablock

Inlet Airﬂow Design Standard inlet bell Special airguide

UL Air Tube Combinations “F” Series ONLY “F” or “M” Series

Igniter Gaskets Baseplate/Barrier Optional, as speciﬁed Required, always speciﬁed

Low Firing Rate Bafﬂe Not required Required, per speciﬁcation

NOTICE

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To the Owner:

Thank you for purchasing a Beckett burner

for use with your heating appliance. Please pay at-

tention to the Safety Warnings contained within this

instruction manual. Keep this manual for your records

and provide it to your qualiﬁed service agency for use

in professionally setting up and maintaining your oil

burner.

Your Beckett burner will provide years of efﬁcient op-

eration if it is professionally installed and maintained

by a qualiﬁed service technician. If at any time the

burner does not appear to be operating properly, im-

mediately contact your qualiﬁed service agency

for consultation.

We recommend annual inspection/service of your

oil heating system by a qualiﬁed service agency.

Daily – Check the room in which your burner/appli-

ance is installed. Make sure:

Air ventilation openings are clean and unobstruct-

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 pre-

vent condensation of moisture on the inside surface

of the tank.

•

Hazard Deﬁnitions General Information

Indicates an imminently haz-

ardous situation, which, if not

DANGER

avoided, will result in death, serious injury, or

property damage.

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation, which,

if not avoided, could result in death, severe

personal injury, and/or substantial property

damage.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially haz-

ardous situation, which, if

!CAUTION

not avoided, may result in personal injury or

property damage.

Within the boundaries of the hazard warning, there

will be information presented describing conse-

quences if the warning is not heeded and instruc-

tions on how to avoid the hazard.

NOTICE

Intended to bring special attention to information, but not

related to personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE

Owner’s Responsibility

Contact a professional, qualiﬁed service agency for the

installation, adjustment and service of your oil heating

system. This work requires technical training, trade ex-

perience, licensing or certiﬁcation 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 ﬂammable

liquids or vapors near this burner or appliance.

Never attempt to burn garbage or refuse in this

appliance.

Never attempt to light the burner/appliance by

throwing burning material into the appliance.

Never attempt to burn any fuel not speciﬁed and

approved for use in this burner.

Never restrict the air inlet openings to the burner

or the combustion air ventilation openings in the

room.

Incorrect installation, adjustment,

and use of this burner could result in

severe personal injury, death, or sub-

stantial property damage from ﬁre,

WARNING

carbon monoxide poisoning, soot or explosion.

Do NOT Alter the Original

Burner Design

Maintain the design to its original conﬁguration.

Only use parts speciﬁed 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:

Void UL Listing

Void manufacturer’s warranties

Seriously impact burner performance

Greatly increase your liability risk

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,

ﬂame impingement, appliance sooting, hot gas

puff-back, and asphyxiation or ﬁre hazards.

WARNING

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Table 1 – Burner Speciﬁcations

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

‘L2’ Head (AFG Only)

Firing rate range: .................0.50 - 1.00 GPH

Input: ...................... 70,000 – 140,000 Btu/h

‘V1’ Head (AFG Only)

Firing rate range: .................0.75 - 2.75 GPH

Input: .................... 105,000 – 385,000 Btu/h

Certiﬁcations/

Approvals

UL certiﬁed to comply with ANSI/UL296 &

tested to CSA B140.0

Fuels U. S: No.1 or No.2 heating oil only

(ASTM D396)

Canada: No. 1 stove oil or No. 2 furnace oil

only

Electrical Power supply: ............... 120 volts AC, 60 Hz,

single phase

Operating load: .......................5.8 Amps max

Motor: ............ 1/7 hp, 3450 rpm, NEMA 48M

frame PSC rotation CCW

when facing shaft end

Ignition: ... Continuous duty solid-state igniter

Fuel pump Outlet pressure: ..................................Note 2

Air tube ATC code: ...................................See Table 2

Dimensions

(with cover)

Height (maximum) ....................... 12.5 inches

Width (maximum) .......................... 15 inches

Depth ......................................... 9.25 inches

Air tube diameter ....................... 4.00 inches

Note 1: Approval agency listed rating for these burners is 0.40 to

3.00 gph. However, the ﬁring rate range is limited by the

speciﬁc air tube combination being used. Refer to Table 2.

Note 2. Seeappliancemanufacturer’s burner speciﬁcations for rec-

ommended pump discharge pressure.

General Speciﬁcations

Table 2 – Air Tube Combination (ATC) codes

Firing

Rate

(gph)

Head Static

plate

size

Ven-

turi ATC Codes for usable air tube lengths

(‘A’ in inches; See Figure 3.)

(min-

max) (inch-

es) 4-1/2 5 5-3/8 6-5/8 7 7-1/4 9 10-1/2 13 16

0.50-0.75 F0 3-3/8U None AF44XR - AF53XR AF65XR - AF72XR AF90XR AF104XR AF130XR A160XR

0.75-1.25 F3 2-3/4U None AF44XN - AF53XN AF65XN - AF72XN AF90XN AF104XN AF130XN AF160XN

0.85-1.35 F4 2-3/4U None AF44WH - AF53WH AF65WH - AF72WH AF90WH AF104WH AF130WH AF160WH

0.85-1.65 F6 2-3/4U None AF44YB - AF53YB AF65YB - AF72YB AF90YB AF104YB AF130YB AF160YB

1.10-2.00 F12 2-3/4U None AF44XO - AF53XO AF65XO - AF72XO AF90XO AF104XO AF130XO AF160XO

1.65-2.50 F22 2-3/4U None AF44XP - AF53XP AF56XP - AF72XP AF90XP AF104XP AF130XP AF160XP

2.50-3.00 F31 None None AF44XS - AF53XS AF65XS - AF72XS AF90XS AF104XS AF130XS AF160XS

0.50-1.10 L1 3-3/8U 8hole - AFG50MB - - AFG70MB - AFG90MB - - -

0.50-1.00 L2 2-3/4U 8hole AFG50MP - - AFG70MP - AFG90MP - - -

0.75-2.75 V1 2-3/4U 8hole - AFG50MD - - AFG70MD - AFG90MD - - -

0.40-0.75 F0 3-1/2U None AF44WG - AF53WG AF65WG - AF72WG AF90WG AF104WG AF130WG A160WG

Please read and understand the manual supplied with

this equipment. This equipment must be installed, adjust-

ed and put into operation only by a qualiﬁed individual or

service agency that is:

Licensed or certiﬁed to install and provide techni-

cal service to oil heating systems.

Experienced with all applicable codes, standards

and ordinances.

Responsible for the correct installation and com-

mission of this equipment.

Skilled in the adjustment of oil burners using com-

bustion test instruments.

The installation must strictly comply with all applicable

codes, authorities having jurisdiction and the latest revi-

sion 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.

Incorrect installation, adjustment,

and use of this burner could result

in severe personal injury, death, or

substantial property damage from

WARNING

!Professional Service

Required

ﬁre, carbon monoxide poisoning, soot or explo-

sion.

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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 ﬁle the appropriate claim.

When contacting Beckett for service information

— Please record the burner serial number (and

have available when calling or writing). You will

ﬁnd the serial number on the silver label located

on the left rear of the burner. Refer to Figure 1.

Inspect/Prepare Installation Site

Chimney or vent

Inspect the chimney or vent, making sure it is

properly sized and in good condition for use.

For those installations not requiring a chimney,

such as through-the-wall vented appliances, fol-

low the instructions given by the appliance and

power venter (if used) manufacturers.

Figure 1. Burner label location

Combustion air supply

See NFPA 31 Standard for complete details.

Appliance located in conﬁned space

The conﬁned space should have two (2) permanent

openings: one near the top of the enclosure and

one near the bottom of the enclosure. Each open-

ing 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 build-

ing interior, which should have adequate inﬁltration

from the outside.

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 re-

quired for combustion air. If there is any possibility

of the equipment room developing negative pres-

sure (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-

tion air boots to allow use of outside air for com-

bustion.

When sidewall venting appliances, carefully fol-

low appliance and power venter instructions for

installation and wiring.

The burner cannot properly burn the fuel if it is not

supplied with a reliable combustion air source.

Follow the guidelines in the latest editions of the

NFPA 31 and CSA-B139 regarding providing ad-

equate air for combustion and ventilation.

Failure to provide adequate air supply could se-

riously affect the burner performance and result

in damage to the equipment, asphyxiation, ex-

plosion or ﬁre hazards.

WARNING

!Adequate Combustion

and Ventilation Air Supply

Required

Do not attempt to install outside air piping to the

burner without using the outside air kit and in-

structions.

Failure to comply could result in impaired com-

bustion, appliance soot-up, puffback of smoke,

and ﬁre or asphyxiation hazards.

Follow the Outside Air Kit

Instructions Exactly

WARNING

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Table 4. AFG Reduced Firing Rates (with

LFRB)

Burner head type Low Firing Rate Bafﬂe 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

Prepare the Burner

Low Firing Rate Bafﬂe

The AFG Low Firing Rate Bafﬂe (LFRB) reduces

the air ﬂow and pressure. The LFRB is sometimes

used for ﬁring rates under 1.00 gph as listed in

Table 4. Refer to the appliance manufacturer’s in-

structions. Do not omit the LFRB when speciﬁed.

Omitting the bafﬂe when speciﬁed or installing the

bafﬂe when not speciﬁed could result in impaired

burner performance.

Burner fuel unit

Verify that the burner fuel unit is compatible with

the oil supply system. For more details, refer to

“Connect fuel lines” later in this manual.

Chamber Dimensions (inches)

Firing

Rate

(GPH)

Round

I.D. Rectangular Height Floor to

nozzle

Width Length

0.50 8 7 8 12 5-6

0.75 9 8 9 12 5-6

1.00 10 9 10 12.5 5-6

1.25 11 10 11 12.5 5-6

1.50 12 11 12 13 6-7

2.00 14 12 15 13.5 6-7

2.50 16 13 17 14 7-8

3.00 18 14 18 15 7-8

Table 3. Chamber Dimensions

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

easy service and maintenance.

Check minimum clearances against those shown

by the appliance manufacturer and by applicable

building codes.

Combustion chamber — Burner retroﬁt-

ting

Verify that the appliance combustion chamber pro-

vides at least the minimum dimensions given in

Table 3.

When retroﬁtting appliances that have unlined

stainless steel combustion chambers, protect the

chamber by lining the inside surfaces with a ce-

ramic ﬁber blanket, such as a wet-pac or other

suitable refractory material.

Some steel chambers may not require liners be-

cause the appliance was designed and tested

for use with ﬂame retention burners. Refer to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Failure to comply could result in damage to the

heating equipment and result in ﬁre or asphyxi-

ation hazards.

WARNING

!Protect Steel Combustion

Chamber From Burnout

Use only nozzles having the brand, ﬂow rate (gph), spray

angle and pattern speciﬁed by the appliance manufac-

turer.

Follow the appliance manufacturer’s speciﬁcations for the

required pump outlet pressure for the nozzle, since this

affects the ﬂow rate.

Nozzle manufacturers calibrate nozzle ﬂow rates

at 100 psig.

When pump pressures are higher than 100 psig,

the actual nozzle ﬂow 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 ﬂow rates at various pressures refer to Ta-

ble 5.

Incorrect nozzles and ﬂow rates

could result in impaired combus-

tion, under-ﬁring, over-ﬁring, soot-

ing, puff-back of hot gases, smoke

WARNING

!Correct Nozzle and Flow

Rate Required

and potential ﬁre or asphyxiation hazards.

Nozzle and Pump Pressure

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Attach air tube (if not already installed)

If using a ﬂange 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

adapter threads

Place a ¾” open-end wrench on the nozzle adapter.

Insert the nozzle into the adapter and ﬁnger 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.

If the nozzle is already installed, remove the noz-

zle line assembly to verify that the nozzle size and

spray pattern are correct for the application (per ap-

pliance manufacturer’s information). Verify that the

electrode tip settings comply with Figure 2.

If the nozzle is not installed, obtain a nozzle from

the manufacturer, having the capacity and spray

angle speciﬁed in the appliance manufacturer’s in-

formation. For conversions or upgrades, when in-

formation is not available for the application:

Refer to Table 6 to select the mid-range nozzle

spray angle for the head type being used.

Fire the burner and make sure the combustion

is acceptable and the ﬂame is not impinging on

chamber surfaces.

If a shorter ﬂame is needed, select a wider spray

angle. If a longer ﬂame is needed, select a nar-

rower spray angle.

Either hollow or solid spray patterns may be used.

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 Fig-

ure 2. To adjust, loosen the electrode clamp screw

and slide/rotate electrodes as necessary. Securely

tighten the clamp screw when ﬁnished.

Figure 2. – Electrode Tip Adjustment

Recommended nozzle spray angles

“F” head 70° or 80° nozzle

“L1” & “L2” head 45°, 60°, or 70° nozzle

“V1” head 45°, 60°, or 70° nozzle

Table 6. Nozzle Spray Angles

Nozzle ﬂow rate U. S. gallons per hour of No. 2 fuel oil when

pump pressure (psig) is:

Nozzle

size

(rated at

100 psig)

125

psi 140 psi 150 psi 175 psi 200 psi

0.40 0.45 0.47 0.49 0.53 0.56

0.50 0.56 0.59 0.61 0.66 0.71

0.60 0.67 0.71 0.74 0.79 0.85

0.65 0.73 0.77 0.80 0.86 0.92

0.75 0.84 0.89 0.92 0.99 1.06

0.85 0.95 1.01 1.04 1.13 1.20

0.90 1.01 1.07 1.10 1.19 1.27

1.00 1.12 1.18 1.23 1.32 1.41

1.10 1.23 1.30 1.35 1.46 1.56

1.20 1.34 1.42 1.47 1.59 1.70

1.25 1.39 1.48 1.53 1.65 1.77

1.35 1.51 1.60 1.65 1.79 1.91

1.50 1.68 1.77 1.84 1.98 2.12

1.65 1.84 1.95 2.02 2.18 2.33

1.75 1.96 2.07 2.14 2.32 2.48

2.00 2.24 2.37 2.45 2.65 2.83

2.25 2.52 2.66 2.76 2.98 -

2.50 2.80 2.96 - - -

Table 5. Nozzle Flow Rate by Size

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-

ﬁx (example: AFG70MDAQN)

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Check/Adjust ‘Z’Dimension - ‘F’heads

1. The important ‘Z’ dimension is the distance from the face of the nozzle

to the ﬂat 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 in-

stalled. 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.

Disconnect the oil connector tube from the nozzle line

See above ﬁgure. Loosen the splined nut from the nozzle line.

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

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

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

burner chassis. Then tighten the splined nut and attach the oil con-

nector 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 appli-

ance.

Check/Adjust ‘Z’ Dimension for ‘F’ Heads

For usable length A (inches)

Dimension (inches) F Head L1

Head

H(nozzle to head), +1/32 N/A 1/4 7/32 1/4

L(Total tube length) A+1/2 A+1/2 A+1/2 A+1/2

R(electrode length), + 1/4 A+2-1/4 A+1-1/8 A+1-1/8 A+1-1/8

S(adapter to static plate), +

1/16

(Note 1) 1-3/8 1-3/8 1-3/8

Q(nozzle line length), A+ 15/16 A+ 3/16 A+ 3/16 A+ 3/16

Z(F head-no heat shield)

(F head-with heat shield)

1-1/8

1-3/8

N/A

Z(L1 head w/straightshroud)

(L1/L2/V1 head w/conic

shroud)

N/A

1-3/8

1-3/4

N/A

1-3/4

N/A

1-3/4

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”.

Burner Dimensions

Make all adjustments exactly as outlined in

the following information.

Incorrect Adjustments could cause combus-

tion problems, carbon deposition from ﬂame

impingement, heavy smoke generation and

ﬁre hazard.

WARNING

!Adjust the ‘Z’ dimen-

sion to the required

speciﬁcation.

Figure 3. ‘F’ Head

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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

Table for initial adjusting plate settings for V1

Head

L1/L2 heads (see Table 7 and Figure 3 for dimensions)

1. See ﬁgure 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

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 in-

structions for OEM settings.

3. The position of the head affects air ﬂow volume and pattern. For most

applications, the burner will perform satisfactorily with the air adjust-

ment plate setting of Table shown below.

4. If combustion results indicate the need for change, adjust the head po-

sition adjusting plate forward or back one position at a time to optimize

combustion.

V1 heads (see Table below and Figure above for dimensions)

1. See ﬁgure 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.

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.

Disconnect the oil connector tube from the nozzle line.

Refer to ﬁgure. Loosen the splined nut from the nozzle line.

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-

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”

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

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 assem-

bly.

2. Use the following procedure to adjust the “Z” dimension, if it is not

correct:

Turn off power to the burner.

Disconnect the oil connector tube from the nozzle line.

See ﬁgure above. Loosen the splined nut from the nozzle line.

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”

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

V1 heads. Tighten the acorn nut.

Tighten the hex head screw to secure the head adjusting plate to

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.

Figure 4. ‘L1 & L2’ Heads

Figure 5. ‘V1’ Head

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 two-pipe fuel supply, install the fuel

unit bypass plug.

Servicing nozzle line assembly

Turn off power to burner before proceeding.

Disconnect oil connector tube from nozzle line.

Loosen the two screws securing igniter retain-

ing clips and rotate both clips to release igniter

baseplate. Then tilt igniter back on its hinge.

Remove splined nut.

“F” head air tube. - Remove nozzle line assem-

bly from burner, being careful not to damage the

electrodes or insulators while handling. To ease

removal of long assemblies (over 9 inches), ro-

tate assembly 180° from installed position after

pulling partially out of tube.

“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 nozzle line assembly 90° so the

nozzle line end points up. Pull the nozzle line

assembly toward you and remove assembly

from burner.

To replace the nozzle assembly, reverse the

above steps.

Mount burner on appliance

Mounting options

Bolt the burner to the appliance using the fac-

tory-mounted ﬂange or an adjustable ﬂange.

Mounting dimensions

When using the Beckett universal adjustable

ﬂange, mount the air tube at a 2° downward

pitch unless otherwise speciﬁed by the appli-

ance manufacturer.

Verify that the air tube installed on the burner

provides the correct insertion depth. See Fig-

ure 6.

The end of the air tube should normally be ¼”

back from the inside wall of the combustion

chamber. Never allow the leading edge of the

head assembly to extend into the chamber, un-

The burner is shipped without the by-pass plug

installed.

Install the by-pass plug in two-pipe oil supply sys-

tems ONLY.

Failure to comply could cause Immediate pump

seal failure, pressurized oil leakage and the po-

tential for a ﬁre and injury hazard.

WARNING

!Do Not Install By-pass Plug

with 1-Pipe System

less otherwise speciﬁed by the heating appli-

ance manufacturer. Carefully measure the in-

sertion depth when using an adjustable ﬂange.

Verify the insertion depth when using a welded

ﬂange.

Connect fuel lines

Carefully follow the fuel unit manufacturer’s litera-

ture and the latest edition of NFPA 31 for oil supply

system speciﬁcations.

Fuel supply level with or above burner –

SK8745

Figure 6. – Mounting Burner in Appliance

Tilt down 2

If space between burner

air tube and opening

exceeds 1/2 inch, pack

burner opening with ce-

ramic fiber refractory.

The oil supply inlet pressure to the burner cannot

exceed 3 psig.

Insure that a pressure limiting device is installed

in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 31.

Gravity Feed Systems: Always install an anit-

siphon valve in the oil supply line or a solenoid

valve (RWB Part # 2182602U) in the pump/noz-

zle discharge tubing to provide backup oil ﬂow

cut-off protection.

Damage to the ﬁlter or pump seals could cause

oil leakage and a ﬁre hazard.

Oil Supply Pressure

Control Required

!CAUTION

RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 11

Never use Teﬂon tape on fuel oil ﬁttings.

Tape fragments can lodge in fuel line components

and fuel unit, damaging the equipment and pre-

venting proper operation.

Use oil-resistant pipe sealant compounds.

Damage to the pump could cause impaired burn-

er operation, oil leakage and appliance soot-up.

Do Not Use Teﬂon Tape

!CAUTION

Wire burner

Burner packaged with appliance

Disconnect electrical power before installing or

servicing the burner.

Provide ground wiring to the burner, metal control

enclosures and accessories. (This may also be

required to aid proper control system operation.)

Perform all wiring in compliance with the Nation-

al Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (Canada CSA

C22.1)

Electrical shock can cause severe

personal injury or death.

WARNING

!Electrical Shock Hazard

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 sys-

tem is required. Depending on the fuel line diam-

eter and horizontal and vertical length, the instal-

lation 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

are recommended. Always use ﬂare ﬁttings.

Never use compression ﬁttings.

Always install ﬁttings in accessible locations.

Proper routing of fuel lines is required to prevent

air cavitation and vibration.

Fuel line valve and ﬁlter –

Install two high quality fusible-handle design shut-

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 ﬁlter.

Install a generous capacity ﬁlter inside the build-

ing between the fuel tank shutoff valve and the

burner, locating both the ﬁlter 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

for electrical connections.

Burner installed at jobsite

Refer to Figure 7, for typical burner wiring, show-

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 sup-

plied 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 at-

tach 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.

Page 12 RWB 6104 BAFG R02

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 above

ignition sequence. If ﬂame is lost three times in a

row, the control locks out to prevent cycling with

repetitious ﬂame 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 re-

turns the burner to standby.

Typical Burner Wiring & Burner Sequence of Operation for R7184P Control.

Refer to the appliance manufacturer’s wiring diagram for actual speciﬁcations.

1. STANDBY. The burner is idle, waiting for a call for

heat. When a call for heat is initiated, there is a 3-

10 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 ﬂame should be established within the

15 second lockout time.

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.

5. IGNITION CARRYOVER. Once ﬂame is estab-

lished, the ignition remains on for 10 seconds to

ensure ﬂame 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-

ﬁed. The burner is then sent to burner motor off

delay, if applicable, or it is shut down and sent to

standby. 61351

Feature Interrupted

ignition Limited reset,

Limited recycle Diagnostic LED,

cad cell indicator Valve-on

delay Burner motor

off delay Alarm Con-

tacts

R7184A YES YES YES — — —

R7184B YES YES YES YES — —

R7184P YES YES YES YES YES Optional

Control System Features

Figure 7. – Typical Burner Wiring

RWB 6104 BAFG R02 Page 13

Start up burner/set combustion For R7184 primary controls, see Technician’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 ﬂue pipe between the appliance

and the barometric draft regulator.

Initial air adjustment — Using a smoke tester, ad-

just the air shutter (and air band, if necessary) to

obtain a clean ﬂame. Now the additional combus-

tion tests with instruments can be made

Set combustion with instruments

Allow the burner to run for approximately 5 to 10

minutes.

Set the stack or over-ﬁre draft to the level speciﬁed

by the appliance manufacturer.

Natural Draft Applications; typically over-ﬁre

draft is -0.01” or -0.02” w.c.

Direct Venting; typically may not require draft

adjustment.

High Efﬁciency/Positive Pressure Appliances;

also vary from traditional appliances (see manu-

facturer’s recommendations).

Follow these four steps to properly adjust the burn-

er:

Step 1: Adjust the air shutter/band until a trace of

smoke is achieved.

Step 2: At the trace of smoke level, measure the

CO2(or O2) . This is the vital reference

point for further adjustments. Example:

13.5% CO2(2.6% O2)

Step 3: Increase the air to reduce the CO2by

1.5 to 2 percentage points. (O2will be in-

creased by approximately 2.0 to 2.7 per-

centage 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

reserve air to accommodate variable

conditions.

If the draft level has changed, recheck

the smoke and CO2levels and readjust

the burner if necessary

Once combustion is set, tighten all fasteners on air

band, air shutter and head adjusting plate or es-

cutcheon plate.

Burner equipped with cover - Reinstall the cover

and repeat Steps 2 and 4 above. If CO2increases

(O2decreases), remove the cover and adjust the

air setting so the CO2(O2) with cover on meets

requirements of Step 3.

Start and stop the burner several times to ensure

satisfactory operation. Test the primary control and

all other appliance safety controls to verify that they

function according to the manufacturer’s speciﬁca-

tions.

•

Open the shutoff valves in the oil supply line to the

burner.

Close air band and partially open air shutter. This

is an initial air setting for the pump bleeding pro-

cedure only. Additional adjustments must be made

with instruments.

Set the thermostat substantially above room tem-

perature.

Close the line voltage switch to start the burner.

If the burner does not start immediately you may

have to reset the safety switch of the burner pri-

mary control.

Bleed air from fuel unit as soon as burner motor

starts rotating.

To bleed the fuel unit, attach a clear plastic hose

over the vent ﬁtting. Loosen the ﬁtting and catch

the oil in an empty container. Tighten the ﬁtting

when all air has been purged from the oil supply

system.

If the burner locks out on safety during bleeding,

reset the safety switch and complete the bleed-

ing procedure. Note — Electronic safety switches

can be reset immediately; others may require a

three- to ﬁve-minute wait.

If burner stops after ﬂame is established, addi-

tional bleeding is probably required. Repeat the

bleeding procedure until the pump is primed and

a ﬂame is established when the vent ﬁtting is

closed.

Do not attempt to start the burner when excess oil

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 ﬂame with the

burner running if the ﬂame becomes extinguished

during start-up, venting, or adjustment.

Vapor-Filled Appliance: Allow the unit to cool off

and all vapors to dissipate before attempting an-

other start.

Oil-Flooded Appliance: Shut off the electrical

power and the oil supply to the burner and then

clear all accumulated oil before continuing.

If the condition still appears unsafe, contact the

Fire Department. Carefully follow their directions.

Keep a ﬁre extinguisher nearby and ready for

use.

Failure to follow these instructions

could lead to equipment malfunc-

tion and result in heavy smoke

emission, soot-up, hot gas puff-

back, ﬁre and asphyxiation hazards.

WARNING

!Explosion and Fire Hazard

Page 14 RWB 6104 BAFG R02

Perform regular 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 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.

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Figure 8. Blower wheel assembly

SK9190

Use a Feeler Gauge to set

the gap to;

AF = 0.125 +1/64 inch

AFG = 0.030 +1/64 inch

Replace the oil supply line ﬁlter. The line ﬁlter car-

tridge must be replaced to avoid contamination of

the fuel unit and nozzle.

Inspect the oil supply system. All ﬁttings 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 Bafﬂe is in place if

required for the burner application. Omitting the

bafﬂe 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 ma-

terial.

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%.



Do not tamper with the burner or controls or make

any adjustments unless you are a trained and

qualiﬁed service technician.

To ensure continued reliable operation, a quali-

ﬁed service technician must service this burner

annually.

More frequent service intervals may be required

in dusty or adverse environments.

Operation and adjustment of the burner requires

technical training and skillful use of combustion

test instruments and other test equipment.

Tampering with or making incorrect

adjustments could lead to equip-

ment malfunction and result in

asphyxiation, explosion or ﬁre.

WARNING

!Annual Professional Ser-

vice Required

Replace the blower wheel:

Turn off all power to the burner before servic-

ing.

Disconnect the burner motor wires.

Remove the bolts securing the motor to the

burner housing.

Remove the motor and blower wheel.

Remove the existing blower wheel.

Referring to the ﬁgure below, slide the new

blower wheel onto the shaft.

Use a feeler gauge to set the wheel-to-motor

gap, as shown below. (AF = 0.125 +1/64 inch,

AFG = 0.030 +1/64 inch)

Slide blower wheel toward motor until it con-

tacts feeler gauge.

Rotate the blower wheel until the setscrew is

centered on the ﬂat of the motor shaft. Tighten

the setscrew to secure the wheel.

DO NOT use a motor that has endshield open-

ings outside the blower wheel circumference

(represented by the dashed line).

Install the motor on the burner housing. Tighten

screws. Reconnect wires.

Restore power, start the burner and perform

combustion tests. Refer to the section “Set

combustion with test instruments”.

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 (F & L1/L2 heads)

5941 Head Adjusting Plate (V1 head)

4292 Screw, 10-24 x 5/16”

5 2139 Hole Plug

6 31231U (AFG)

31841 (AF)

Air Guide (AFG)

Air Inlet Bell (AF)

7 5880 Low Firing Rate Bafﬂe

8 2184404U CleanCut Pump

4189U Mounting Screws

9 21807U Valve Cordset

21887U PD Timer Delay Cordset

10 2182602U Solenoid Valve Kit (delay)

11 2256 Pump Elbow

12 5394 Copper Oil Line - 8”

13 21805U

4189

PSC Motor

Mounting Screws

# Part No. Description

14 2999U (AFG)

2459U (AF)

Blower Wheel (AFG)

Blower Wheel (AF)

15 2454 Coupling

16 7455U R7184A - Interrupted Ignition

7456U R7184B - Pre-purge

7457U R7184P - Pre and Post-purge

7458U R7184P w/ Alarm Contacts

17 5770 Electrical Box

18 51771U Igniter & Base Plate

19 51304 Igniter Gasket Kit

20 7006U Cad Cell Detector

21 5432

3616

Universal Flange w/ Gasket

Gasket Only

22 Specify ** Air Tube Combination

23 Specify ** Heat Shield, Ceramic or Fiber

5780 Electrode Kit - F Head up to 9”

5782 Electrode Kit - F Head over 9”

5940 Electrode Kit - M Head up to 9”

25 3666 Splined Nut

26 5685 Pedestal Kit

27 51814U Cover

31841 AIR INLET BELL

2459U BLOWER WHEEL

Parts that are unique to AF burn-

ers replace parts numbered 6 and

14. Refer to parts list below for part

numbers.

** Contact your Beckett Representative for part num-

ber and pricing.

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 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. Beckett neither assumes nor

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.

R.W. BECKETT CORPORATION

P.O. Box 1289 Elyria, Ohio 44036 Form No. 61545 R72905