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Nozzle and Preheater Replacement
Nozzle and Preheater Replacement for a Lanair MX Waste Oil Heater
In this video we will discuss how to replace the fuel nozzle and preheater assembly on a Lanair waste-oil heater.
If you have reason to believe your nozzle or preheater may be clogged, this video should help.
Safety Precautions & Prep
It’s important to follow safety guidelines when working on mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment. Only allow qualified technicians to work on your system and ensure that the appropriate personal protective equipment and safe practices are used throughout the work.
Step One
Set the thermostat to its lowest temperature setting and turn the power to the heater off at the building’s circuit breaker.
Step Two
Set the secondary air-pressure regulator to 0 psi and remove the air-supply line from the burner. Disconnect the burner cord and fuel-supply line from the burner, as well. Changing/Servicing the Nozzle
Step One
To change or service the nozzle, remove the nuts mounting the burner to the cabinet and swing the burner away from the cabinet on its hinge.
Step Two
Being mindful not to damage or disturb the electrode tines, remove the nozzle and quad-ring seal. Replacement parts are available from Lanair Customer Service or at lanair.com
Step Three
When replacing the quad ring, it is important that it seats in the proper position within the preheater and does not become pinched or torn when installing the nozzle. For this reason, do not put the quad ring on the nozzle before installing them. Instead, install the quad ring first and confirm that it is seated correctly before installing the nozzle.
Step Four
With the nozzle and quad ring installed, remount and connect the burner and reattempt the preheater clog test. If replacing or servicing the nozzle has resolved the issue, the heater is ready to return to operation. If the issue persists, replacement of the preheater assembly is necessary.
Step Five
Depending on the system's configuration, it may be easier to work with the burner still mounted to the heater cabinet, or removed and brought to a workbench. Either way, you will need to be positioned to open the burner and look down into it while working and remain safe and stable even with shifting weight distribution.
Step Six
With the power off and the burner cord, air line, and fuel supply all disconnected from the burner, open the burner and locate the preheater assembly within.
Step Seven
Trace the wires from the preheater and make sure the wire nut is on the same side of the burner as the preheater.
Step Eight
Trace the remaining preheater wires to the burner’s main terminal block and preheater switch.
Step Nine
Make a note of where the wires connect, then disconnect them from the burner.
Step Ten
Locate the copper air line, loosen the nuts on both ends, and remove it.
Step Eleven
Next, remove the gauge, fittings, and adjustment screw mounting the preheater to the burner chassis.
Step Twelve
You should now be able to lift and slide the preheater out of the burner.
Step Thirteen
Wipe up any oil or debris that may be present inside the burner chassis.
Step Fourteen
If you have just replaced the nozzle and quad ring, remove them from the faulty preheater and save them for future maintenance.
Step Fifteen
Lay the new preheater assembly into the burner chassis and loosely install the adjustment screw.
Step Sixteen
Adjust the position of the preheater so that the assembly is oriented properly within the burner’s flame tube. If your model came with a calibration tool inside the burner, use it to make the adjustment even easier.
Step Seventeen
When the preheater assembly is correctly positioned, tighten the adjustment screw to fix it in place.
Step Eighteen
Also check the position and gapping of the electrode tines. Refer to the product manual for specifications and adjust the electrodes, if necessary.
Step Nineteen
Continue by reinstalling the fittings, gauge, air line, and wiring to complete the installation of the replacement preheater assembly.
Step Twenty
Remount and connect the burner and reattempt the preheater clog test. If the issue persists, further troubleshooting is necessary. Contact Lanair Technical Support for assistance. If replacing the preheater assembly has resolved the issue, the heater is ready to return to operation.
