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A growing digital archive of valuable manuals, tech sheets, and industry resources.
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Books Authored
by Alan R. Mercurio
Indoor Comfort Marketing
Articles
Authored by Alan Mercurio
Past ICM Articles
ICM Mar–Apr 2022
Thermostats & fan board technology — from basics to advanced integration.
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Air in oil lines and false flame lockouts — causes and cures explained.
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Common service call misdiagnoses and simple fixes every tech should know.
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Late John Gates
Just For Tek's
How Important Are the New Electronic Combustion Analyzers?
An insightful article by John Gates discussing modern combustion analyzers and their role in accurate burner diagnostics.
Annual Overhaul aka Cleaning or Tune-Up
John Gates breaks down the essentials of yearly oil burner maintenance and best practices for technicians.
JCG’s General Troubleshooting Technique
A must-read field approach by John Gates for resolving various oil heat system issues step-by-step.
JCG’s Oil Burner Troubleshooting Technique
A deep dive from John Gates on diagnosing and fixing burner-specific problems in the field.
Helpful Articles and PDFs
Helpful Buderus - Cheat Sheet| Thank you Robert O'Brien
Older & Hard To
Find Manuals
ABC Series
ABC LC & TC Series Manual
Downloadable service and technical manual for ABC LC & TC Series.
American Standard
American Standard Arcoflame Model DH Oil Burner – Installation, Operation & Service Manual – Provided by Josh Gilbert
This manual provides installation instructions, operating procedures, combustion setup specifications, wiring requirements, mounting configurations, maintenance guidelines, and parts identification for the American Standard Arcoflame Model DH oil burner. Covering firing rates, nozzle selection charts, combustion chamber dimensions, electrode settings, fuel piping requirements, safety controls, and regulatory compliance information for professional installers and service technicians.
Download PDFAmerican Standard Arcoliner Boiler – Erecting Directions, Operating Instructions & Parts List Manual – Provided by Josh Gilbert
This installation and service manual provides detailed erecting (assembly) instructions, operating guidelines, boiler dimensions, control and piping layouts, combustion chamber setup, maintenance procedures, and parts lists for the oil-fired American Standard Arcoliner Wet Base boiler. It includes specifications for steam and hot water models, narrow and wide back configurations, water heater options, safety procedures, trim components, and repair part ordering information for heating professionals and installers.
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Arcoflame
Arcoflame Oil Burner – Model DH-2
Downloadable service manual for the Arcoflame Model DH-2 oil burner, including setup and maintenance instructions.
Download PDFArcoflame Oil Burner Certificate – Provided by Josh Gilbert
Downloadable certificate for the Arcoflame Oil Burner as required by Commercial Standards CS75-56
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Axeman Anderson
Axeman-Anderson 450N Oil Burner – Nozzle & Capacity Data Sheet – Provided by Josh Gilbert
This technical specification sheet for the Axeman-Anderson 450N oil burner provides detailed nozzle data, firing rates, and setup specifications. It includes nozzle sizes, spray angles, fuel flow ranges (in gallons per hour), part numbers, air tube configurations, and operating capacities based on voltage, motor speed, fuel type, and altitude. The document serves as a reference guide for installation, adjustment, and performance parameters for heating professionals working with specific furnaces or boilers.
Babington
Babington Burner Manual
Technical manual for the Babington oil burner, covering operation, safety, and maintenance procedures.
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Blueray
Blue Ray BR-60 & BR-75 Manual
Complete manual for Blue Ray oil burners – BR-60 and BR-75 models. Includes installation, operation, and service details.
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Econojet
Econojet Burner Manual
Service and operation guide for Econojet burners, including technical specifications and maintenance tips.
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Fess System
The Fess System Manual
Detailed overview of The Fess System — including installation, function, and oil heating system integration.
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Gilbarco
Gilbarco Burner Manual
Technical documentation for Gilbarco oil burners, including performance specs and maintenance instructions.
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Gould Balanced Heating
Gould Balanced Heating Brochure – Provided by Josh Gilbert
This document includes descriptions of various models, flange-mounted options, and detailed specifications tables covering firing rates, oil grade, motors, transformers, fuel units, controls, and draft tubes.
Hansa
Hansa Burner Manual
Installation and service guide for Hansa burners — includes technical diagrams and setup procedures.
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Honeywell
Installation Instructions for C554A Photocell Flame Detector – Provided by Josh Gilbert
This two-page Honeywell document provides guidelines for the C554A, a photoconductive cadmium sulfide flame-sensing cell used in oil burner systems with compatible Protectorelay primary controls like R4118, R8184, or R8185. It includes sections on application, installation (mounting by burner manufacturer, wiring with a diagram example for R8184, and replacement parts like 120320 or 130367), operation (referencing Protectorelay instructions), and a step-by-step checkout procedure involving resistance tests, jumper use, and system verification.
Lennox
Lennox Burner Manual
Comprehensive manual for Lennox oil burners covering installation, maintenance, and safety protocols.
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Oertli-OE
Model OE Oil Burner Manual
General manual covering setup and operation of Model OE oil burners.
Download PDFOertli American Model OE-1 Manual
Service and parts documentation for the OE-1 oil burner by Oertli American.
Download PDFOertli American Model OE-2 Manual
Installation and operation guide for the OE-2 burner by Oertli American.
Download PDFOertli American Model OE-3 Manual
Technical documentation and specifications for the OE-3 burner.
Download PDFOertli American Model GC-25 Manual
Manual for GC-25 oil burner model from Oertli American – includes diagrams and parts lists.
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Richardson Boilers
Richardson Boilers Manual
Service and reference manual for Richardson boilers, including specs and operation guidance.
Riello
Riello Burner Manual
Comprehensive guide for Riello burners including installation, wiring diagrams, and servicing instructions.
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Sid Harvey
Sid Harvey’s Troubleshooting Manual
Field guide from Sid Harvey’s for diagnosing and solving common issues in oil heat systems.
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Slantfin
Slant/Fin 78 Series Wet Base Manual
Complete installation and service manual for Slant/Fin 78 Series wet base boilers.
Download PDFSlant/Fin Caravan Modular Maintenance Manual
Maintenance and servicing documentation for Caravan modular boiler systems.
Download PDFSlant/Fin CO₂ Test Document
Procedure and results sheet for conducting carbon dioxide testing.
Download PDFSlant/Fin Oil Burner Nozzles Guide
Reference chart for selecting the proper nozzles for Slant/Fin oil burners.
Download PDFSlant/Fin Sufficient Draft Document
Technical info on achieving sufficient draft in Slant/Fin systems.
Download PDFSlant/Fin Terminology Reference
Glossary of key terms used in Slant/Fin product manuals and documentation.
Download PDFSlant/Fin Troubleshooter Checklist
Step-by-step checklist for diagnosing and resolving common system issues.
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Stewart-Warner
Stewart-Warner Reverse Flow Boiler Manual
Installation and service guide for the Stewart-Warner oil-fired reverse flow boiler system.
Wayne Combustion|Provided by our good friend and fellow technician, Josh Gilbert. Thanks Josh, we appreciate you!
Modern Home Heating: A Discussion of the Oil Burner and Its Place in the Modern Home
This booklet serves as a promotional piece advocating for the adoption of automatic oil-burning heating systems in residential homes. It highlights the advantages of oil burners over traditional coal heating while showcasing Wayne’s specific oil burner technology.
Download PDFWayne AO
This one-page promotional document describes the Series AO oil-fired winter air conditioners (models AO-80-1A, AO-112-2A, AO-160-2A, AO-210-2A). It emphasizes features like air filtration, heating, humidification, circulation, cleanliness, fuel economy via automatic controls, summer cooling adaptability, convertibility to gas-fired operation and provides a specifications table covering a variety of features for each model.
Download PDFWayne BO
This one-page promotional document describes the Series BO oil-fired winter air conditioners (models BO-290, BO-400, BO-550). The series is designed for larger homes, apartments, and commercial buildings, featuring heating, humidification, filtration, air circulation, and summer cooling capabilities. It highlights heavy-duty construction, efficient “Labyrinth” heat exchangers for low stack temperatures, automatic float humidifiers, compatibility with Wayne Model OM burners, and provides a specifications table covering a variety of features for each model.
Download PDFWayne BO and AO
This one-page promotional brochure describes models BO-75, AO-80H-1A, BO-90, and AO-110H-1A , emphasizing features like stainless steel combustion chambers, heavy-gauge steel construction, air filtration, humidification, circulation, fuel efficiency, and options for cold air inlets including special floor bases. It provides a specifications table detailing dimensions, oil inputs, motors, filters, static pressure, flue heights, and shipping weights.
Download PDFWayne OM and K
This one-page promotional brochure highlights Models OM and K6 oil burners for larger homes, apartments, institutions, and commercial buildings, emphasizing economy, dependability, and ual airflo design for efficient combustion. It includes a specifications table for consumption, capacity, mounting, shipping weights, and dimensional diagrams for each model.
Download PDFWayne A and B
This one-page promotional brochure advertises Models A and B oil burners with flange or pedestal mounting, emphasizing efficiency, simplified design eliminating service issues, air-vented nozzle to prevent oil dribbling and carboning, high CO₂ performance, and includes specifications tables for steam/hot water capacities and shipping weights (100-105 lbs.). It also features Models A Long and AB for warm air furnace conversions, highlighting balanced air-oil mixture, accessible adjustments from the rear, and built-in features
Download PDFWayne AG
This one-page promotional brochure details Series AG gas burners designed specifically to convert listed AO-series oil-fired winter air conditioners to gas.
Download PDFWayne WOF
This one-page promotional brochure advertises models WOF50-M, WOF50-M1, and WOF50-M2, emphasizing clean, economical gravity convection heating with automatic thermostat options, gas-tight welded chamber, and rust-proof galvanized casing. It details manual or automatic configurations, conversion kits, capacities, and dimensions.
Download PDFWayne WA and WB
This two-page promotional brochure highlights WA and WB series steel boilers for efficient steam or hot water heating with domestic supply, featuring long flue passes, low water line, heavy-gauge construction, and compatibility with oil (A, B, OM) or gas burners. It includes tables detailing instantaneous tankless coils and tank heater coils for models WA-32 to WB-220.
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This two-page brochure details WA series models WA32 to WA130, highlighting sturdy steel construction, pressure ratings, trim inclusions, extended water legs/percolator tubes, enamel jackets with access panels, recommended oil (A, B, OM) or gas burners, and shipping weights. It includes a detailed ratings/specifications table.
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Weil-Mclain
Weil-McLain Series 68 & 68V Manual
Complete installation and maintenance guide for Weil-McLain Series 68 and 68V oil-fired boilers.
Weil-McLain Series 78 Manual
Service and setup documentation for the Weil-McLain Series 78 oil boiler system.