Firebird Oil Burner problem and service advice

keith_d99

Hi all,

Have a problem with a Firebird burner - 4 years old.
It's not firing up .... sounds like the fan is not kicking in. Have checked for an airlock - and cleaned the sensor and still no joy.

Anybody any ideas? Also how often should these be serviced? And should it be by a Firebird agent? Also would anybody know what kind of warranty is on these?

Thanks in advance!
Keith.

brightspark

Had a similar problem lately (intermittant no fan starting), traced fault to the 4 microFarad capacitor which is mounted just under control box.
The one I took out measured only 1.8 microFarad.

They cost about 10 Euro for a genuine Riello part.

As always be careful electricity kills!

There is also the possibility of worn bearings in the motor.

sky6

Chances are the Electrodes are all sooted up if it has not been serviced in 4 years. Switch off the Power and remove the Electrodes. Clean them with a cloth. Set the gap at the tip of the Electrodes to about 6 to 8 mm and put them back in to the boiler. You may be ok.

keith_d99

Thanks for the replies lads - brightspark sounds like your problem alright. Plumber I was talking to mentioned that - said of I could get at the fan see if it's stuck to get me going. Couldn't get at it though. It's a Riellio too not a firebird and 3 years old not 4.

Couldnt find any decent diagrams online either

brightspark

Should be 3 small bolts holding the cover on the fan (on right hand side)

Turn off the power before opening, you don't want to get your fingers caught.

keith_d99

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bryaner

keith_d99 wrote: »

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I always get a bit of diesel fcuked in along with the kerosene helps keep the pump lubed.