Grant Boilerhouse fault 7

Oil odours

Oil boiler

What it means

Odour of oil detected near the boiler, indicating a fuel line leak or connection issue.

Likely causes

  1. Loose or faulty fuel line connections
  2. Debris or blockage accumulation in trap over time

Where to start

  1. Check all fuel line connections, remake as necessary
  2. Clean the burner head
  3. Loosen the diffuser clamp screw (7) and remove diffuser/electrode assembly (5) from nozzle holder (6)

The full answer, free

  • 37 more checks in order
  • The readings and component tests from the manual
  • How to put it right, step by step
  • The manual page for this fault (page 48), right under the answer

Safety: Isolate oil and power before you touch the burner. Do a combustion test after any burner adjustment or part change. OFTEC (or equivalent) work only.

From the Grant manual for the Boilerhouse. Check the model on the data plate before you order parts.

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