Bulletin 7100

Series “A” Flow Control Valves

Cut-away of 3" positive push/pull SYNCHRO Valve

• Valve bodies are designed to meet ANSI specifications (DIN flange option for future availability)

• High pressure rating

• Cast iron, carbon steel and brass bodies

• Positive push/pull actuator

• SYNCHRO Valves may be used independently for individual adjustable gradient fuel flow
control, or in tandem with other fuel control valves for more sophisticated multi-zone control
or multi-fuel applications.

• Low torque

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Series “A” Flow Control Valves

Design and Application Details
Principle of Operation Nomenclature
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MICRO-RATIO Valve assemblies typically consist MICRO-RATIO® Valve assemblies are designated
of an air butterfly valve mechanically linked to one or by listing the individual valves, starting with the air
more adjustable gradient SYNCHRO Fuel Control valve, then each of the fuel valves to be included, as
Valves(s). well as their relative position in the assembly (bottom
to top).

Examples:
“Duplex” MICRO-RATIO® Valve assembly
A-4” X 1-1/2 ”-A
(air) X (gas)

“Quadriplex” MICRO-RATIO® Valve assembly

M- 10” X 4”-A X 1/2” -O -200 X 2”-A
(air) X (gas) X (oil) X (gas)

View of a A-3” x 1-1/2” -A MICRO-RATIO® Valve

The tandem linkage gives accurate proportioning of

air/fuel(s) ratios required for your specific burner
system/application.
The multiple screw adjustment feature of the
SYNCHRO Valve provides a mechanical means of
adjusting the air/fuel(s) ratios at each of twelve valve View of Triplex M-6" x 1-1/2"-A x 1/2"-P
positions throughout the capacity range of each valve.
This provides accurate fuel/air control.
Air-gas-oil valves in tandem-linked combination Design Features
are ideal for multi-zone or stand-by fuel system Series “A” Flow Control Valves are available in
control. manual handle and positive push/pull SYNCHRO
Air-gas-oil SYNCHRO Valves may be used versions.
independently for single control or throttling of Valve bodies are available in cast iron, steel and
multiple burners. brass versions. All versions have a stainless steel
shaft and disc. Brass versions are compatible for
oxygen service.
The positive push/pull actuator is tested to over
250,000 cycles.

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Capacities and Specifications

General
All Maxon Flow Control Valves are designed for Flow direction is not a factor with butterfly-type
throttling service only and are not intended for valve bodies. However, with poppet-type SYNCHRO
tight shut-off. Valves, fluid flow through the valve must only be in the
direction indicated by the arrowhead cast into each
valve body.

Series “A” Manual Control Valves

Maximum Maximum Maximum Fluid
Minimum Torque
Maximum Cv Inlet Body Temperature (°F)
Size Controllable Required
Rating Pressure Pressure
Cv Rating (in-lbs) Iron & Steel Brass
(psig) (psig)
1" 27 .50 100 100 10 250 400
1.25" 70 .60 100 100 20 250 400
1.5" 105 .70 100 100 30 250 400
2" 190 1.30 100 100 65 250 400
2.5" 260 2.40 90 100 100 250 400
3" 360 3.00 60 100 125 250 400
4" 750 5.00 30 100 140 250 N/A
Cv factors based on flow through a wide-open valve.
Torque required is shown for maximum rated pressure. At lower pressures, less torque may be required.

Series “A” SYNCHRO Control Valves

Maximum Maximum Maximum Fluid
Minimum Torque
Maximum Cv Inlet Body Temperature (°F)
Size Controllable Required
Rating Pressure Pressure
Cv Rating (in-lbs) Iron & Steel Brass
(psig) (psig)
1" 27 .50 100 100 55 250 400
1.25" 70 .60 100 100 60 250 400
1.5" 105 .70 100 100 70 250 400
2" 190 1.30 55 100 75 250 400
2.5" 260 2.40 30 100 75 250 400
3" 360 3.00 16 100 75 250 400
4" 750 5.00 8 100 75 250 N/A
Cv factors based on flow through a wide-open valve.
Torque required is shown for maximum rated pressure and smooth linear cam strip settings. For applications that require
non-linear cam strip settings, double the torque required.

Torque Requirements listed in tables above are Example #1: Linear Cam Strip Setting
important and are to be used in selecting your auto- A-4" x 1-1/2"-A MICRO-RATIO® Valve
matic control operators. Torque figures (inch-pounds) A-4" manual requires 140 in-lbs.
1-1/2"-A SYNCHRO requires 70 in-lbs.
are additive for your complete MICRO-RATIO® Valve
Total torque required: 210 in-lbs.
assembly.
Example #2: Non-Linear Cam Strip Setting
When pneumatic actuators are applied, oversize to A-4" x 1-1/2"-A MICRO-RATIO® Valve
achieve accurate control. A-4" manual requires 140 in-lbs.
1-1/2"-A SYNCHRO requires 140 in-lbs.
Total torque required: 280 in-lbs.

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Dimensions (in inches)

Valve Body

B dia.
A dia.
C dia.

D
E

Cast Iron Bodies Carbon Steel Bodies

Size A B C D E Size A B C D E
1" 3.12 0.63 4.25 0.66 1.31 1" 3.12 0.63 4.25 0.66 1.31
1.25" 3.50 0.63 5.00 0.66 1.31 1.25" 3.50 0.63 5.00 0.66 1.31
1.5" 3.88 0.63 5.00 0.66 1.31 1.5" 3.88 0.63 5.00 0.66 1.31
2" 4.75 0.75 6.00 0.84 1.69 2" 4.75 0.75 6.00 0.84 1.69
2.5" 5.50 0.75 7.50 0.91 1.81 2.5" 5.50 0.75 7.50 0.91 1.81
3" 6.00 0.75 7.50 0.91 1.81 3" 6.00 0.75 7.50 0.91 1.81
4" 7.50 0.75 9.00 1.03 2.06 4" 7.50 0.75 9.00 1.03 2.06

Brass Bodies
Size A B C D E
1" 3.12 0.63 4.25 0.66 1.31
1.25" 3.50 0.63 5.00 0.66 1.31
1.5" 3.88 0.63 5.00 0.66 1.31
2" 4.75 0.75 6.00 0.84 1.69
2.5" 5.50 0.75 7.50 0.91 1.81
3" 6.00 0.75 7.50 0.91 1.81
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Dimensions (in inches)

Series “A” Manual Control Valves

Flange High Position Switch Low Position Switch &

Set Adapter Foot Accessories 6.498 rad.
Accessory 1/2" NPSM
Conduit
Inlet
4.35
5.44 1/2" NPT
Conduit 0.68
.71 Inlet

E
E 3.17 2.83
Low Position Switch Top View

A
C 3.0
D
1.0
2.0 3.0
Adapter B
1.0 Foot
Mounting
2.0

Cast Iron Bodies Carbon Steel Bodies

Size A B C D E F Thrd. Welded Thrd. Welded
Size A B E F
C C D D
1" 5.08 2.91 1.41 2.82 5.67 4.00
1" 5.08 2.91 1.41 1.41 2.82 2.82 5.67 4.00
1.25" 5.51 3.16 1.53 3.06 6.17 4.25
1.25" 5.51 3.16 1.53 1.53 3.06 3.06 6.17 4.25
1.5" 5.51 3.16 1.60 3.20 6.17 4.25
1.5" 5.51 3.16 1.60 1.60 3.20 3.20 6.17 4.25
2" 5.51 3.41 1.91 3.81 6.17 4.50
2" 5.51 3.41 1.91 1.91 3.81 3.81 6.17 4.50
2.5" 6.08 4.14 2.09 4.18 6.67 5.25
2.5" 6.08 4.14 2.09 2.09 4.18 4.18 6.67 5.25
3" 6.08 4.14 2.16 4.32 6.67 5.25
3" 6.08 4.14 2.16 2.16 4.32 4.32 6.67 5.25
4" 6.63 5.28 2.41 4.81 7.29 6.38
4" 6.63 5.28 2.41 2.41 4.81 4.81 7.29 6.38

Brass Bodies Valve Weight - Manual Valves (in lbs.)

Thrd. Solder Thrd. Solder Body Material
Size A B E F Valve Size
C C D D
Cast Iron Carbon Steel Brass
1" 5.08 2.91 1.41 1.78 2.82 3.81 5.67 4.00 1" 8.1 8.5 9.3
1.25" 5.51 3.16 1.53 1.84 3.06 3.81 6.17 4.25 1.25" 9.6 10.2 11.2
1.5" 5.51 3.16 1.60 1.92 3.20 3.97 6.17 4.25 1.5" 9.4 10.0 10.9
2" 5.51 3.41 1.91 2.51 3.81 5.13 6.17 4.50 2" 13.2 14.1 15.6
2.5" 6.08 4.14 2.06 2.79 4.11 5.48 6.67 5.25 2.5" 20.2 21.7 24.1
3" 6.08 4.14 2.16 2.85 4.32 5.70 6.67 5.25 3" 19.0 20.4 22.7
4" 27.6 29.8 ---
Note: All weights are approximate and do not include
accessories

Pipe threads on this page conform to NPT (ANSI Standard B2.1)

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Dimensions (in inches)

Series “A” SYNCHRO Control Valves

1/2"
NPT
Conduit
Inlet 6.24

Position Switch Manual Knob &

Foot Adapter Accessories

2.36
Low 3.65
Flange Set Accessory Position
Switch
1/2" NPT
Conduit Inlet 2.98

1.11
1.11 10.69

1/2" NPT 9.00

Conduit Inlet
High 1.57
Position
Switch 4.68

F B

A
D
E
3.0

1.0
2.0 3.0
C
1.0
Adapter Foot Mounting 2.0

Cast Iron Bodies Carbon Steel Bodies

Size A B C D E F Thrd. Welded Thrd. Welded
Size A B C F
D D E E
1" 5.06 8.44 2.91 1.41 2.82 4.00
1" 5.06 8.44 2.91 1.41 1.41 2.82 2.82 4.00
1.25" 5.56 8.94 3.16 1.53 3.06 4.25
1.25" 5.56 8.94 3.16 1.53 1.53 3.06 3.06 4.25
1.5" 5.56 8.94 3.16 1.60 3.20 4.25
1.5" 5.56 8.94 3.16 1.60 1.60 3.20 3.20 4.25
2" 5.56 8.94 3.41 1.91 3.81 4.50
2" 5.56 8.94 3.41 1.91 1.91 3.81 3.81 4.50
2.5" 6.06 9.44 4.14 2.09 4.18 5.25
2.5" 6.06 9.44 4.14 2.09 2.09 4.18 4.18 5.25
3" 6.06 9.44 4.14 2.16 4.32 5.25
3" 6.06 9.44 4.14 2.16 2.16 4.32 4.32 5.25
4" 6.69 10.06 5.28 2.41 4.81 6.38
4" 6.69 10.06 5.28 2.41 2.41 4.81 4.81 6.38

Brass Bodies Valve Weight - SYNCHRO Valves (in lbs.)

Thrd. Solder Thrd. Solder Body Material
Size A B C F Valve Size
D D E E
Cast Iron Carbon Steel Brass
1" 5.06 8.44 2.91 1.41 1.78 2.82 3.81 4.00
1" 17.6 18.0 18.8
1.25" 5.56 8.94 3.16 1.53 1.84 3.06 3.81 4.25
1.25" 19.1 19.7 20.7
1.5" 5.56 8.94 3.16 1.60 1.92 3.20 3.97 4.25
1.5" 18.9 19.5 20.4
2" 5.56 8.94 3.41 1.91 2.51 3.81 5.13 4.50
2" 22.7 23.6 25.1
2.5" 6.06 9.44 4.14 2.06 2.79 4.11 5.48 5.25
2.5" 29.7 31.2 33.6
3" 6.06 9.44 4.14 2.16 2.85 4.32 5.70 5.25
3" 28.5 29.9 32.2
Pipe threads on this page conform to NPT (ANSI Standard B2.1) 4" 37.1 39.3 ---
Note: All weights are approximate and do not include
accessories
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Dimensions (in inches)

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MICRO-RATIO Valve Arrangements (right hand arrangement shown)

2.0

“O” Type
4.88 Outlet Inlet
Oil Valve

2.38 Spacer

“P” Type
4.88 Outlet Inlet
Gas Valve
For dimensions not shown
on this page, see pages
5.50 Spacer 7009 through 7014.

“-A” Type NOTE: Spacer

Gas Valve supplied separately
A or with connecting
linkage assembly
C

B
3"-A

“M-” Type
Air Valve

M-12"

10.27 D

SYNCHRO Gas Valves - Butterfly Type "M-" Air Valves - Dimension D

C Size D
Size A B C
Brass
M- 1-1/2" thru M-6" ---
1" 5.06 4.00 2.82 2.82
M-8" 1.12
1.25" 5.56 4.25 3.06 3.06
M-10" 3.62
1.5" 5.56 4.25 3.20 3.20
M-12" 4.62
2" 5.56 4.50 3.81 3.81
M-14" 5.75
2.5" 6.06 5.25 4.18 4.11
M-16" 6.62
3" 6.06 5.25 4.32 4.32
M-18" 7.62
4" 6.69 6.38 4.81 ---
Note: Dimension "D" is dependent upon the size of air valve
selected.

Pipe threads on this page conform to NPT (ANSI Standard B2.1)

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Accessories
Position switches Connecting Base
for electrical indication of valve position and Linkage
Standard Low Fire Start (LFS) switch opens the Assemblies
circuit when valve leaves minimum position. Hi/Lo fire Maxon has designed a
position switch set includes (2) SPDT switches. One broad range of Connecting
switch may be field-set to activate at high position, Base and Linkage assem-
while the other is set to activate at low position. blies (CB & L) to properly
position and align the
popular operators for
SYNCHRO Valves
control of Maxon flow
control valves.
Proper position and
alignment are essential for
smooth and trouble-free
operation of flow control
valves.

Other Accessories

Poppet to A- SYNCHRO Spacer Kit

Manual Handle Valves

Universal Adapter Bracket Kit

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Component Identification
Series “A” Manual Control Valves

5 6
7

9
3
2
4
1

10
Legend
Item Description
1 Manual Valve Adapter
2 Cap Screws
3 Indicator Plate
4 Manual Shaft Bushing
5 Manual Handle
6 Manual Sleeve
7 Set Screw
8 Brake Spring
9 Brake
10 Valve Body Sub-Assembly

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Component Identification
Series “A” SYNCHRO Flow Control Valves

22
24
10 23 22

32

A A
27

26

25
29

Legend 28

Item Description
1 Housing
2 Operating Rack
3 Operating Rack Bearings
16 17 18 17
4 Compression Spring 10 19 20 19
21
5 Spring Retainer
6 Base 13 9
Section A-A
7 Locking Screw
15 30
8 Base Bolts 31
3
9 Lube Fitting
10 Screw Carrier
11 Cam Screws
12 Retainer Screws
13 Cam Strips
14 Yoke
14
12
15 Dust Cover 8 5 4 3 2
6
Screw Carrier Bolt 7
16 11

17 Washer
18 Bearing
19 Washer
20 Bearing
21 Set Screw
22 Indicator Strip
23 Plate Screw
24 Cam Screw Cover Plate
25 Identification Plate
26 Drive Screw
27 Valve Body Sub-Assembly
28 Ground Straps (Brass Only)
29 Drive Screw (Brass Only)
30 Spur Gear
31 Cap Screws
32 Cover Plate
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Suggested Maintenance/Inspection Procedures

Series “A” SYNCHRO Flow Control Valves

Valve Lubrication Suggestions

Some lubrication of moving parts may be
required. All moving parts, O-rings and cam strips are
lubricated at time of manufacturing. A periodic
inspection should be performed to insure all parts
continue to move freely and function properly. A
periodic re-application of lubricant will extend the
service life of your Maxon MICRO-RATIO® Valve.

The following lubricants are suggested:

Manufacturer Lubricant

Keystone Div., #84-EP-2, NLGL #2

Philadelphia, PA Lithium base grease

Standard Oil Co. Stanolith grease #42

(of Indiana)

Shell Oil Co. Alvania grease #1

Stewart Warner Corp. Alemite lubricant #32

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Notes
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Installation Instructions
• Support weight of piping independently. Do not • Install flow control valves carefully and maintain
place any Maxon Flow Control Valve in a piping adequate dimensional clearance to allow full
bind. Provide pipe hangers and/or special support stroke and travel of the valve’s control linkage.
for related manifolds. Internal drive mechanisms within a control motor
• Maxon connecting base and linkage assemblies may be damaged if linkage is restricted as to cause
are designed to locate and/or position the binding in high or low flow positions.
control operator for its interaction with the Flow
CAUTION: All flow control valves are designed
Control Valve assembly. They are not intended to
for throttling service only and are not intended
support the weight of the control motor. Special
for tight shut-off.
provisions will be required to support the weight of
the control operators. • Main system shut-off should always use a
• Use of pipe heavier than Schedule #40 can cause manual “leak-tight” upstream fuel cock.
interference with butterfly-type Flow Control Valves
and restrict the valve from full opening.
• Flow Control Valves provide the means to adjust
fluid and/or gas flows. They should be installed
with at least four pipe diameter lengths of straight
pipe before and after the valve. This lessens the
chance of internal flow turbulence being set-up in
the piping manifolds and control valve.

Screw Carrier Rotation Instructions

To rotate screw carrier in 90° increments:
– Remove four base bolts.
– Rotate screw carrier on its shaft to desired position.
– Reinstall base bolts.

Spur Gear

Base Bolts

Housing
Bolt

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Adjusting Instructions
Series “A” Push/Pull SYNCHRO Valves

General Instructions The Push/Pull SYNCHRO relies on direct

Important: Do not discard packing materials connections from the adjusting screw through to
until all loose items are accounted for. the valve shaft. Carefully follow these adjusting
instructions to prevent permanent damage to the
To prevent damage in transit, some connecting cam strips or linkages, which could cause the
base and linkage components may be packed sepa- valve to not operate properly or result in an
rately and shipped loose with your new Maxon flow unsafe condition.
control valve.
The flow control valve is normally only a part of
your complete combustion system. Additional pipe The following tools are needed to adjust the Maxon
train accessories and control components may be Push/Pull SYNCHRO screw carrier:
required for a complete system installation. Read • Flat tipped screw driver
complete instructions before proceeding, and familiar- • 5mm hex wrench (screw carrier position lock)
ize yourself with all the system’s equipment compo- • 5/32” hex (‘T’ handle recommended) wrench
nents. Verify that your equipment has been installed (adjusting screws)
in accordance with the original manufacturer’s current 1. Remove any connecting linkages as needed to allow
instructions. access to the screw carrier.
2. Lock the screw carrier in a convenient position (use
CAUTION: Initial adjustment and light-off of
5mm hex wrench).
burner systems should be undertaken only by
3. Swing out of the way or remove the adjusting
trained and experienced personnel familiar with
screws cover plate (flat tipped screw driver).
combustion systems, with control/safety
4. Unlike the ‘M’ style screw carrier, which is adjusted
circuitry, and with knowledge of the overall
by setting the MAX and MIN screw positions and
installation. Instructions provided by the
then blending the remaining screw positions, the
company and/or individuals responsible for the
Push/Pull screw carrier cannot be adjusted in this
manufacture and/or overall installation of
manner due to its different design.
complete systems incorporating Maxon burners As a general rule of thumb, there should not be
take precedence over these provided by Maxon.
more that 1/8” difference between screw heights.
If Maxon instructions conflict with any codes or
This is approximately 3 turns between 2 adjacent
regulations, contact Maxon Corporation before
screws.
attempting start-up.
For ease of operation, longer cam strip life and
reduced torque, it is best to adjust the cam strips to
a smooth ramp from MIN to MAX.
Adjusting the Series “A” Push/Pull Try to spread adjustments out over several
screws to avoid distortion of the cam strips. This
SYNCHRO Control Valve:
may take more time to achieve a good ramp, but it
The Series “A” Push/Pull SYNCHRO has multiple
will eliminate the possibility of damage to the cam
adjusting screws that are pre-set by Maxon to an
strips or adjusting screws.
approximate ramp to assist the customer in beginning
A smooth ramp will also lengthen the life of the
their adjustments.
cam strips, other components of the screw carrier
CAUTION: Pre-set condition will allow flow to and the control motor.
occur.

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Adjusting Instructions
For initial adjustment and/or burner start-up: CAUTION: Verify all safety interlocks are opera-
1. Close all burner fuel valves and cocks. Make tional before opening any main and/or individual
preliminary adjustments to fuel gas regulators. burner valves.
2. Check all electric circuitry. Verify that all
7. Open main and pilot gas cocks, then attempt
control devices and interlocks are operable and
spark ignition to light pilot while slowly turning
functioning within their respective settings/
pilot gas regulator clockwise and/or adjustable
ranges. Be sure all air and fuel manifolds are
orifice screw counter-clockwise to increase fuel
tight and that test ports are plugged if not being
flow. Repeat procedure as necessary until pilot
used.
ignites, as air might have to bled out of fuel
3. Check that any air handling dampers are
supply lines before reliable pilot flame is
properly positioned and locked into operating
established. Pilot gas regulator should normally
positions.
be set for as low a pressure as possible.
4. Disconnect the automatic control motor’s
8. After ignition, adjust pilot flame with pilot gas
linkage from the control valve’s operating crank
adjustable orifice for good stable flame shape. A
arm by loosening the control motor’s connecting
“rule of thumb” is that any pilot over a tennis ball
rod from the burner’s toggle linkage.
size is probably too large. If visual access to the
Initial adjustment should only be
pilot flame is not available, adjust pilot to give a
accomplished during a “manual” control
strong and stable flame signal through the
mode.
flame safety circuit. This signal strength can be
5. Start all system-related fans and blowers.
read with a micro-amp meter. The signal strength
Check for proper motor rotation and impeller
(or range) will be determined by the specific type
direction. Verify that all control interlocks are
of flame safeguard instrument used with the
working. Allow air handling equipment to run for
burner system.
adequate purge of your manifolds.
9. Re-check pilot ignition by closing pilot gas cock
CAUTION: Do not by-pass control panel timers or otherwise causing pilot outage. Re-light and
typically controlling sequential operations. refine pilot gas adjustment as necessary to get
ignition within a second or two. The flame
6. With MICRO-RATIO® Valve combinations of
safeguard relays should now power the main fuel
air and fuel valves, the minimum differential
Shut-Off Valve(s).
pressure setting is initially established with
the air valve only. CAUTION: After completing steps above, re-
A. By disconnecting the linkage between the air check all interlocking safety components and
butterfly valve and interconnected fuel circuitry to prove that they are properly
valve(s), the minimum and maximum limits of installed, correctly set, and fully operational. If
travel on the air valve may be determined. in doubt, shut the system down, close pilot
For example, a combustion system may cock and contact responsible individual before
need the air valve to be 15° open for the proceeding further.
“minimum” setting and the “maximum”
10. To light and adjust burner on gas:
requirements are satisfied with the air valve
With gas pilot established and flame supervision
open to 60°. By marking these points on the
system operational, opening the main fuel Shut-
air valve’s indicating strip, the SYNCHRO Fuel
Off Valve(s) will allow fuel flow to the Flow
Valve’s linkage is ready to be reconnected to
Control Valve.
the air valve.
11. To adjust SYNCHRO flow control valves:
B. The next step involves adjusting the
With SYNCHRO valve in minimum position, open
connecting linkage between the air valve
upstream fuel cock. Using a 5/32" hex wrench,
and the fuel valve(s) so that each fuel valve
turn minimum adjusting screw (first adjusting
travels its full quadrant range (i.e. from
screw) clockwise to permit fuel flow to the burner.
minimum to maximum), while the air valve
swings from its pre-determined minimum and
maximum positions.

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Adjusting Instructions
CAUTION: Pre-set of adjusting screw gradiant CAUTION: Oil flames are highly radiant. Use eye
may permit fuel flow at minimum position. protection and avoid prolonged viewing. Prepare
Flame safeguard interlocking safety to shut off oil quickly if there is a noticeable
components and circuitry must be operating drop in oil pressure or if ignition does not
properly. occur.
NOTE: At this point, it is more important to get any
14. Refine adjustment as needed, always turning
kind of flame as soon as possible. The flame
geometry can be adjusted and refined as needed later. valve so that position indicator matches screw
being adjusted.
12. Once flame is established and refined at this For more fuel, turn screw in (clockwise). For
position, and without advancing the screw carrier less fuel, turn screw out (counter-clockwise).
quadrant higher, place the 5/32" hex wrench on If screws must be turned in flush with carrier
the next screw and rotate to position #1 (second casting, increase fuel pressure and re-adjust.
adjusting screw). Observe and refine flame 15. Repeat procedure for any other fuels.
characteristics per the appropriate burner 16. Cycle burner from minimum to maximum and
adjustment procedures. refine adjustment, if necessary. Always set
Flow Control Valve to the desired numbered
position to be adjusted.
CAUTION: If flame is extinguished, immediately For operation with interrupted pilot (as
return Flow Control Valve to minimum position recommended), shut off pilots and cycle burner
and shut off fuel (if flame safeguard has not from minimum to maximum and back several
already done so). Turn in slightly on adjusting times to verify the flame is maintained.
screw at point where ignition was lost, then 17. Reconnect linkage to control motor, plug all
return Flow Control Valve to minimum position, test connections, replace equipment cover caps
re-establish pilots, open fuel valve and verify and tighten linkage screws.
ignition. 18. Check out overall system operation by cycling
NOTE: If firing chamber is of refractory construction, through light-off at minimum, interrupting pilot,
allow the burner system to operate at this low setting and allow temperature control system to cycle
for the necessary dry/cure-out time period burner from minimum to maximum and return.
recommended by the chamber or refractory 19. Recheck all safety system interlocks for
proper setting and operation.
manufacturer. Then continue adjustments of Flow
Control Valve.
WARNING: Test every UV installation for
13. Progressively work up through each adjusting dangerous spark excitation from ignitors and
screw position, developing a smooth progression other possible sources of direct or reflected UV
slope from the first screw to the maximum radiation. Use only gas-tight scanner
position while adjusting and refining flame connections.
geometry as required.
20. Before system is placed into full service,
NOTE: To adjust the flame at any position, move the
instruct operator personnel on proper start-up,
Flow Control Valve to the desired number to be
operation and shut-down of system. Establish
adjusted. This aligns the adjusting screw directly on
written instructions for future reference.
top of the fuel valve yoke shaft and its interconnected
valve body linkage.

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INDUSTRIAL COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT AND VALVES