Boiler Bleed Valve

DESCRIPTION:

A simple to use fitting which enables the removal of air from an air locked oil line to a boiler.

Installation Instructions

1. Shut off the oil supply and electrical supply to the boiler.

2. Access the boiler workings, and if fitted, remove the burner shroud.

3. Use an hexagonal key to remove the 1/4" plug from the oil burner pump.

4. Some oil burners are supplied with an oil bleed stem.

5. If this is the case, remove it and replace with the Bleed Valve.

6. Firmly screw the valve into the now exposed threaded orifice.

7. Place an oil collecting container under the valve.

8. Restore the oil supply and electrical supply to the boiler.

9. Start the boiler so that the oil flow to the burner commences.

10. Push the valve plunger until any air is expelled and the oil flows freely.

11. Pour any collected oil back into the oil tank.

12. If the fitted bleed valve prevents the burner shroud or boiler casing from being replaced, shut off the oil supply and electrical supply to the boiler, remove the valve and replace the original 1/4" plug.

13.The oil and electrical supply can now be restored and the boiler used as normal.