How do you test a Riello control box?
1. To check photocell, remove (disconnect) from control box. Re-fit control box and fire up burner. If it fires after 12 secs and then locks out after 5 secs, the photocell is faulty.
How do you reset a Riello burner?
To reset the burner, press the button light on the burner. Wait for the burner to complete the entire start-up cycle again, up to the ignition of the flame. Before it starts pre-ventilation (pre-purging), the oil burner pre-heats the fuel oil for about 2 and half minutes.
How do I test my boiler photocell?
The easiest way to determine how your photocell works is to connect a multimeter in resistance-measurement mode to the two leads and see how the resistance changes when shading the sensor with your hand, turning off lights, etc. Because the resistance changes a lot, an auto-ranging meter works well here.
What is a Riello burner?
Riello Limited’s comprehensive range of gas, oil and dual fuel burners encompasses residential, commercial and industrial/process applications from 10kW to 30MW. All of our products are backed by unparalleled application experience and comprehensive technical support and training for specifiers and installers.
Where is the reset button on a Riello burner?
Lift up the blower compartment cover to access the blower wheel and blower motor. Look for a small red or yellow button on the side of the blower motor. Press the reset button down if it has popped up.
Do photocells fail on or off?
Some of the photocell they will stay on if failed and some will stay off in failed mode.
How can you tell if a Riello burner is faulty?
1. To check photocell, remove (disconnect) from control box. Re-fit control box and fire up burner. If it fires after 12 secs and then locks out after 5 secs, the photocell is faulty. 2. Check resistance of the solenoid coil; blue and brown wires (1.47 kohms) and blue and black wires (1.4 Ohms) readings should be within 10% of these figures.
When to replace Riello 502 SE oil control box?
As the affected burners are likely to be pre 1996 CE certification (20 or more years old!) Riello would recommend the complete replacement of the burner including the obsolescent control box to bring them in line with current standards. What replaces the 502 SE oil control box?
Is the gas valve on a Riello plug and play?
No, all gas valves are provided in the closed position so there is no tension on internal springs. All gas valves should require to be pre-set for adjusting for first firing. Are your burners ‘Plug & Play’?
Can a Riello pump be turned by a spindle?
The pump should be able to be turned by the metal spindle by your fingers without too much effort. If it’s the motor, it’s probably not worth messing on too much just checked -Riello RDB motor £52 plus VAT from Heating World of Spares Might be worth getting one (includes condenser in the kit) plus a spare controller.