AF II Beckett Burner Review

The AF II Beckett Burner has a firing capacity rate of 0.10 to 1.50 GPH and an Input range of 56,000 BTU’s and a 210,000 Btu’s for the HLX Heads, the FBX Heads are rated for 0.40 to 1.35 GPH and a Input rating capacity of 56,000 to 189,000 Btu’s per hour. The recommended fuels on these burners are for the United States a Number 1 or a Number 2 heating Oil and in Canada, a Number One Stove or Number 2 Furnace Oil. To ensure proper operation, use only the recommended fuels.

The AF II Beckett Burner has a Power Supply of 120 Volts AC with 60 Hz and a Single Stage Operation. The Operating Load is an Amp Max of 5.8. The burner’s motor is a 1/7 horsepower with a 3450-RPM and a NEMA 48M frame with a continuous solid-state igniter. These AF II models are so compact they fit easily into tight spaces, they measure about 13 inches in height, 14 inches in Width and a depth of 6-11/16 inches. Make sure that the space that you have provided around the burner is accessible for service and maintenance. Have the installed check what the minimum clearances should be plus what the building codes are in reference to your burner. You will be able to find all of the necessary information right on the label; you will see the Model Number, Serial Number and Rating Information. The Beckett Manufacturing Setting and the specification number and revision numbers as well.

When you keep appliances in confined spaces it is important that you have two permanent openings, one has to be at the top of the enclosure and the second one is at the bottom of the enclosure. Each opening should have a free spot of one square inch per 1,000 Btu’s of the total rating input. You want to make sure that you have enough proper infiltration of air from the outside. When you are ready to install an AFG Beckett Burner, you will find that they are ready to be mounted to the boiler. There may be times when the burner may have to be slightly reconfigured to get proper operation from the burner. Always read the installation instructions before installing any heating appliance.

Once you are ready to install, you will find the process very simple, first confirm that the air tube that is installed on the burner will give the right insertion depth Then at the end of the tube which will be 1/4″, back from the inside wall of the combustion chamber. Now bolt the burner to the boiler. Three simple steps, one great appliance. There are so many warnings and cautions listed in the manuals. These are there for a reason. Make sure that you read these properly; they are given so homeowners can install their burners properly and get the maximum operation as they can. Beckett Burners are the top of the line and no other burner operate like the Beckett Burners.