83061002 – 1/2007
Operating instructions for oil burners
Monarch MS, RMS and WKMS
1.    General                                                                     4.3    Check thermostat settings and all other controls
1.1   The burner is designed for the combustion of heating oils to
      DIN 51603. M burners are used for the combustion of fuel oils               4.4    If oil leaks occur close isolating valves and call the nearest service
      with viscocities of max. 37 mm2/sec (5E) at 50°C. MS burners are                   centre immediately.
      suitable for fuel oils up to max. 450 mm2/sec (59E) at 50°C.
                                                                                  4.5    If a fault can not be rectified call the nearest service centre.
1.2   It should be noted that simultaneous use of oil and solid fuels is not
      permitted on combination boilers of lower ratings (not customised           5.     In case of danger
      processing plants). The burner may only be switched on if the               5.1    In case of danger or fire switch off the installation.
      grate and ash collecting box are clean. Materials, such as damp
      waste which is difficult to ignite, household rubbish, plastic,             5.2    Close isolating valves in the oil supply.
      material or waste soaked with flammable liquids, powdered
      materials or similar must not be burnt. This does not apply to              5.3    Only use sand or dry types of extinguishers to put out a fire.
      boilers specifically designed for this purpose.
                                                                                  6.     Testing of the flame sensor
1.3   The burner must always be switched off before the fuel tank is              6.1    On WM, Monarch and R burners the burner control programme
      filled. Wait for approx. 20 minutes after filling before restarting the            sequence can be checked by obscuring the removable flame
      burner.                                                                            sensor.
1.4   Keep a constant check on the oil level in the tank. Fuel oils must          6.2    On WK burners press the flame sensor test button.
      under no circumstances enter sewage, water or drainage.
                                                                                  6.3    Programme sequence when checking:
1.5   The burner must be shut down for chimney cleaning.                                 a) When the burner starts the fault indicating lamp must light up
                                                                                            in less than 5 seconds after fuel release.
2.    Checks before commissioning                                                        b) During operation the fault indicating lamp must light up in less
2.1   Ensure the heating appliance is ready for operation. Boiler and                       than 1 second.
      heating system must be filled. Observe the manufacturers
      instructions on air heaters. Flue gas dampers must be open.                 7.     Maintenance and service
                                                                                  7.1    In accordance with DIN 4755 the whole installation must be
2.2   Check oil level in tank.                                                           checked once a year by an authorised employee of the
                                                                                         installer or other qualified personnel.
2.3   If provided, fuel supply pumps must be switched on.
                                                                                         All necessary maintenance work such as operational tests,
2.4   Oil isolating valves must be open.                                                 combustion tests and cleaning work should then be carried out.
                                                                                         In accordance with DIN 4787 the repair of safety equipment is not
2.5   Ingress of combustion air must be unrestricted, openings must                      permitted. These must be replaced.
      always be unobstructed.
                                                                                  7.2    Many installers service the burners they themselves have sold.
2.6   Thermostats, pressure regulators etc., must be in operating                        In addition we have a number of service centres throughout the
      condition and calling for heat.                                                    country. If a maintenance contract is taken out we will service the
                                                                                         burner for a fixed annual fee.
2.7   If provided, switch on the oil pre-heater in the oil supply and wait
      for the oil to reach its required temperature.                              7.3    When carrying out work please pay attention to the wiring
                                                                                         diagrams and special operation instructions for the installation,
2.8   Switch on mains switch and burner control switch. The burner will                  which are specific to the particular installation.
      not start immediately, but only when the pre-heater thermostat
      releases burner start.                                                             Please note:
                                                                                         The installation and operating instructions together with
3.    Commissioning the burner                                                           service record can be found behind this card.
3.1   Initial burner commissioning must only be carried out by trained
      personnel who are familiar with the operation and control of the
      burner. Starting of the burner by unauthorised personnel, after
      installation and wiring, but before the correct settings have been
      made, could endanger lives!
3.2   Switch on installation. Once pre-purging has been completed,
      the flame will be established.                                                     Customer service
4.    Action on faults
4.1   If no flame is established after the safety period the burner control
      goes to lock-out. It is only possible to restart the burner by
      manually pressing the reset button. Two attempts can be made
      to restart in intervals of 3 to 4 minutes. Warning: More than two
      attempts to restart can cause damage to the installation.
      If resetting is unsuccessful, please inform the nearest service
      department.
4.2   Ensure the electrical supply and fuel supply are connected and
      fuel temperature is also correct.
Max Weishaupt GmbH, D-88475 Schwendi, Tel.: (07353) 830, Fax: (07353) 83358, Print No. 83061002, July 2007                                        Printed in Germany