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Lanair MXB-250 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of MXB-250

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    Mxb-250 250,000 btu boiler & mxb-400 400,000 btu boiler installation and operating instructions ® lanair waste oil heaters & boilers 4109 capital circle janesville, wisconsin 53546 608-752-1601 www.Lanair.Com.

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    ® before you begin installation... Read and understand this manual completely before beginning installation. Code requirements installation must comply with all state, local and utility codes, laws, regulations and ordinances and csa standard b139. When required, installations must conform to a.S.M....

  • Page 3: Mxb 250/400

    Mxb 250/400 250,000/400,000 btu boiler installation and operating instructions table of contents: code requirements and rules for safe installation and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 sec. 1 general specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 4 section 1 - burner specifications 1 3 4 2 6 5 8 9 10 10 7 11 11 no. Description 1 mounting plate 2 ignitor transformer 3 fuel line inlet 4 fuel pressure gauge 5 combustion air baffle 6 view port 7 oil primary safety ...

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    Visit our website at: www.Lanair.Com 5 section 1 - pump specifications no. Description 1 pump platform 2 pump motor 3 adapter shaft cover 4 pump 5 pressure gauge port 6 easy flow bleed valve 7 1/4" npt inlet 8 1/8" npt outlet 9 adapter shaft pump assembly-performance ratings voltage . . . . . . . . ...

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  • Page 11: Section 5 - Draft

    8. Do not use more than one 90° elbow. Each 90° elbow equals a 10’ run of chimney. The maximum run for the chimney connector is 30’. 9. Secure all connections in the chimney connector with 3 screws per joint. 10. The chimney connector clearance to any combustible material is 18”. The class "a” chimn...

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    Section 6 - fuel supply tank installation questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 12 fuel regulator assembly (see page 14) vacuum gauge p/n 8398 1/2” x 1/4” x 1/4” tee p/n 9412 primary strainer p/n 9807 pump assembly check valve p/n 8662 (inside tank) strain...

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    Visit our website at: www.Lanair.Com 13 section 7 - fuel supply pump/ piping general requirements - fuel tank 1. The fuel supply tank and supply lines must be installed in accordance with the national fire protection association requirements, as well as state and local ordinances. 2. Regulations req...

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    Section 7 - fuel supply pump/ piping questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 14 10. Install the check valve (arrow facing towards the pump) on the bottom of the pick up tube. 11. Install a vacuum gauge (included, p/n 8398) in the suction line. This gauge wil...

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 16 section 9 - boiler installation inspect shipment any claims for damage or shortage must be filed against carrier or consignee. No claims for variances from, or shortages in orders, will be considered unless presente...

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 18 section 9 - boiler installation figure 9 attention: do not install the boiler jacket without first attaching the supply manifold and diffuser (see page 17). ! Parts list 018 hinge bracket (factory mounted to boiler)...

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    Visit our website at: www.Lanair.Com 19 section 9 - boiler installation boiler jacket installation 1. Screw the four (4) jacket extensions (043) into the the four outer holes in the corners of the rear boiler section. Securely tighten the jacket extensions. Check other bolts on the rear panel and ti...

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 22 section 12 - electrical connections main electrical installation 1. All wiring must comply with the national electrical code. State and local ordinances, and be wired by a qualified electrician. 2. Electrical servic...

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 24 section 13 - compressed air installation compressed air supply installation 1. Install an air pressure supply line connection to the air filter/regulator. 2. The air supply source must be capable of producing 1.0 cf...

  • Page 25: Section 14 - Controls

    Visit our website at: www.Lanair.Com 25 section 14 - controls burner controls and operation • oil primary safety control/cad cell: the oil primary control is mounted on top of the burner’s electrical box. When the thermostat calls for heat the oil primary control starts the burner by switching on th...

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 30 section 17 - flame adjustment flame adjustment - visual flame is over-fired (fig. 20). • dark yellow, to orange in color. • the flame is hitting the walls, filling the chamber with a smokey flame. Correct immediatel...

  • Page 31: 3Ection3Ervice-Aintenance

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    Cleaning suction line strainer the suction line strainer should be cleaned every 30 days of operation. The element is a washable metal element. If your waste oil is extremely dirty, this strainer may need to be cleaned more frequently. Your vacuum gauge will help you determine when the filter needs ...

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    1. Remove pre-heater assembly • disconnect the air line from the brass fitting on the air pre-heater and then from the air solenoid and remove. • disconnect wiring from the oil pre-heater cartridge, air pre-heater cartridge and snap disc assembly in the wiring junction box. • disconnect fuel line an...

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 36 section 18 - service / maintenance 6 8 12 7 9 5 2 3 1 4 6 7 12 10 12 13 14 11 ref. Part no. No. Qty. Description 1 8992 1 cartridge heater 2 9813 1 pre-heater face plate 3 9869 6 hex cap screw * 4 9869 4 o-ring 13/1...

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    1. Separate air pre-heater from oil pre-heater • remove o-ring and discard(10). 2. Disassemble oil pre-heater • remove o-ring and discard(10). • remove six hex cap screws (3) from face plate (2) and discard. • remove oil cartridge heater (1). • remove four 13/16"od o-rings and discard(4). • remove t...

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 38 section 18 - service / maintenance turbulator 1/4” max. From end of the tube pre-heater assembly adjustment screw ignitor replacement / adjustment 1. Disconnect power to the boiler. 2 . Remove the pre-heater assembl...

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    Visit our website at: www.Lanair.Com 39 section 18 - service / maintenance air pre-heater diaphragm replacement 1. Remove the four hex cap screws from the diaphragm assembly and discard. 2. Disassemble and discard diaphragm, spring and o-ring . 3. Thoroughly clean remaining parts. 4. Re-assemble usi...

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    Questions?... Contact customer service at 1-888-370-6531 m-f 8:00 am- 4:15 pm cst 40 section 19 - troubleshooting symptom possible cause corrective action a . Burner will not start 1. Main electrical power 1. Reset breaker circuit breaker tripped 2. Service disconnect 2. Turn switch on or switch off...

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