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Burner Field Setup and Adjustment Notice for Bock Water Heaters

Water heaters require field setup and adjustment using proper combustionn testing equipment. Although the primary air for combustion is preset for the appropriate firing rate at the factory, this setting is only a starting point and fine-turning is required when the burner is placed into service. The combustion testing of all burners is essential at the time of startup in order to insure the equipment is operating in a safe and efficient manner. It should be noted that combustion testing is required under NFPA Stanadard 31 for oil-fired burners, and NFPA 54 for gar-fired units. This the responsibility of a licensed installer.

If these units are not properly set up and adjusted on startup, the customer can experience nuisance safety lockout conditions. Other conditions such as improper combustion can result in equipment damage, property damage, excessive levels of combustion by-products (CO- Carbon Monoxide, CO2 - Carbon Dioxide, NOX - Nitrous Oxide) as well as smoke and soot. All of which are both harmful to the occupents and the environment.

Should a customer require technical support or have a warranty issue with the fuel burning equipement, we suggest that they contact the burner manufacturer directly in order to save time in resolving any issues they may have.