LE SERIES• Direct Vent or Natural Draft• Oil Fired• Water Only• Steel Package• 74 to 143 MBH Capacity

The oil-fired LE Series steel boiler offersoptimal heating performance in a low mass,compact unit for today’s modern hydronic sys-tems. With the ability to heat up and cool downquickly, the LE Series provides complete homecomfort without wasting fuel oil. The LE Seriesboiler is available in natural or direct vent mod-els and is a participating member in the EnergyStar Program.

LE SERIES

EFFICIENT & ECONOMICALOIL-FIRED HOT WATERHOME HEATING

DIRECT VENT

MODEL NOWAVAILABLE

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BURNHAM LE SERIESDIRECT & NATURAL VENT MODELS

Lifetime QualityFor Your Home

Uncompromising comfort iswhat you and your family canexpect when your heating con-tractor installs a Burnham LowEnergy (LE) Series boiler. Offeredin two models, direct vent andchimney-vented (natural draft),the oil-fired LE Series boilers areavailable in the size best suitedfor your home.

Introducing theLE Direct Vent Boiler

Is your electric bill out ofcontrol during the heatingseason? If you have an electricheating system or heat pumpthat probably is the case. Fortu-nately, with a new Burnham LEDirect Vent boiler, you can enjoya comfortable home without anuncomfortable monthly utility bill.

High Efficiency

With annual fuel efficiencies ofup to 86%, you can look forwardto lower heating bills year afteryear with your Burnham LEboiler. And your LE boiler couldeasily pay for itself in just a fewyears from fuel savings alone.

No Chimney Needed

Avoid the expense of repairinga deteriorating chimney byinstalling the LE Direct Ventboiler. Since all flue gases aredirectly vented through a wall,there is no need to spend thou-sands of dollars on updatingyour chimney for local buildingcodes. Consequently, the LEDirect Vent boiler can be installedvirtually anywhere, such as thegarage, basement, or a closet -wherever is mostconvenient for you. TheLE Direct Vent is alsoideal for new construc-tion because today’stightly insulated homesare commonly builtwithout chimneys.

A Complete HomeHeating System

When you combinesavings with theversatility of ahydronic (hot water)heating system, you’ll be able toenjoy the ultimate in homecomfort. Both LE Series boilerscan be teamed up with radiantheat piping, an indirect waterheater, or zoning controls toaccommodate your heating andhot water needs.

33 Discover Radiant HeatingKeeping cold bathroom tiles

warm and snow off your drive-way in the winter are just acouple of benefits you can lookforward to with a radiant heatingsystem. Both LE Series boilerscan work in combination withradiant pipe to deliver heat fromyour floor, ceiling or walls

directly to your body. Because ofthe unique way radiant heatworks, the thermostat setting inyour house can typically be setthree to five degrees lower thannormal settings. The net result isfuel savings.

33 Domestic Hot Water

Nowadays, homeowners arerequiring more hot water fortheir showers, dishwashing,clothes-washing, hot tubs, andother domestic uses. Fortunately,

the Alliance indirect water heaterinstalled with a LE Series boileris an ideal way to meet every hotwater need quickly and cost-effectively. Unlike gas-fired orelectric water heaters, the Alli-ance water heater uses boilerwater as the heat source toproduce gallons of hot water inan insulated tank.

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Management

By combining either the DirectVent or Chimney-Vented LE Seriesboiler with Burnham’s EC5000microprocessor, you can manageyour entire heating system withone simple control. Burnham’sEC5000 provides individualtemperature control for up to fourheating zones and an indirectwater heater while continuallymonitoring outdoor and indoor airtemperature. Other featuresinclude a warm weather shutdown and nighttime setback.Investigate all the ways theEC5000 can help you save onyour home heating and hot waterneeds.

The LE Direct VentPackage

With every Burnham LE DirectVent boiler, your contractor willget an accessory package andinstructions on venting your newboiler properly. Each boilershipped will include a ventterminal, intake terminal, intakevacuum breaker, vent connectors,and vent pipe sealant.

Offered separately from Burn-ham is Z-FLEX® double-wall ventpipe. Available in 5, 10, 15, and20 feet, this flexible piping makesit easy for sidewall venting.

The LE Direct Vent model alsofeatures a Beckett AFII burnerwith Pre and Post Purge cycles.Similar to what occurs in a

chimney through natural draft,this burner control establishesa draft flow in the piping sothat all byproducts of combus-tion are safely vented out ofthe home. The result is healthyliving environment for you andyour family.

State-Of-The-Art DesignThe LE Series boilers are

unlike any other boiler availabletoday. Burnham combines astate-of-the-art steel pressurevessel with durable cast iron fora truly unique high performanceboiler.

Cast Iron Swing Door

The cast iron swing door in thefront allows your contractor toaccess the entire combustionchamber easily for maintenancesaving you time and money. Anannual servicing is recommendedfor optimal boiler performance.Also, the door is reversible sothat it can be latched from eitherside to fit any installation.

Heating CapacitiesAlthough the LE Series boilers

look small, don’t be fooled bytheir size. Their high efficiencyheat exchanger provides enoughheat for just about any home.Both models are available inthree heating capacities whichmake it easy for your contractorto install the right size boiler foryour house.

Fired From A Cold Start

Since the LE Series boilersoperate only on demand (coldstart), there is no need to main-tain wasteful high temperaturesyear round when there is no callfor heat. This conserves fuel andsaves you money.

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Comfort You Can Count OnBoth LE Series boilers are

backed by the best warranty inthe industry, the Lifetime True-Blue LimitedWarranty. Andthat’s not all.Burnham’sWinter WarmthAssurance planoffers five or tenyear blanketcoverage when purchasedthrough a member of Burnham’s

Home HeatingTeam. Theprogram pays100% for parts

and labor onqualified repairs for

five or ten years from the date ofinstallation.

Quality Since 1873Burnham has earned a reputa-

tion for quality and dependabilitydating back to 1873 when thecompany manufactured its firstboiler to heat the greenhousesthey produced. Today, Burnhamis still dedicated to ensuring thatyour Burnham boiler providesreliable home comfort. With over125 years of boiler manufactur-ing experience, Burnham is theleader in providing quality highperformance heating equipment.

If you’re moving into a newhome, converting from expensiveelectric heating, or replacing anold inefficient boiler with orwithout a chimney, consider theBurnham LE Series boilers.Contact your local BurnhamHome Heating Team member formore information on the benefitsof the LE Series boilers.

A. Spiral turbulators extract maximum heatB. Low energy, low mass heat exchanger

allows quick, efficient start-upsC. 3” jacket insulation to minimize

standby lossesD. Cast iron reversing chamberE. Flame retention burnerF. Reversible cast iron swing doorG. Burner safety interlockH. Center return (hidden) permits piping

from left, right or rear

MODELNUMBER

I=B=RFIRING RATE

GPH (1)

DOEHEATING CAPACITY

MBH (2)

I=B=RNET RATING

MBH (3) AFUE% (2)

APPROX.SHIPPING WEIGHT

LBS.

LEDV-1 0.60 (5) 74 64 86.7325LEDV-2 1.00 117 102 83.0

LEDV-3 1.25 143 124 81.5

LE-1 (4) 0.60 (5) 74 64 86.7

3251.00 117 102 83.0LE-2 1.25 143 124 81.5

Form No. 4453B-11/98-60MprePrinted in the U.S.A.

© 1998 Burnham Corporation - Lancaster, PAPhone: 717-397-4701

Internet: http://www.burnham.com

SPECIFICATIONS

LE SERIES RATINGS

1. Based on oil having a heating value of 140,000 BTU/Gal.2. Based on 13.5% CO

2, maximum No. 1 smoke, and 0.00 in. w.c. in breeching.

3. Based on a piping and pick-up allowance of 1.15.4. LE-1 furnished with components required for both firing rates.5. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Burnham has determined that the LEDV-1 and LE-1 @ 0.6 GPH firing rate meet the ENERGYSTAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Dimensions and Standard Equipment

Standard EquipmentLE Series:Pressure VesselReversible Cast Iron Swing DoorCast Iron Reversing ChamberDeluxe Insulated JacketSupply Dip TubePressure Relief ValvePressure/Temperature GaugeBeckett AFG BurnerTaco 007 1-1/4” Circulator with

Gaskets, Flanges and FastenersR8184G Cad Cell RelayL8148A Combination High Limit

20-15/16"5" DIA. FLUE COLLAR

24-1

3/16

"27

-3/4

"29

-3/4

"

**15-1/4" 22-3/8"

1-1/4" SUPPLYRELIEF VALVE

FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW

** 9-11/16” on AFII; 9-5/8” on AFG

LEDV - FOR DIRECT VENT

LE - FOR NATURAL VENT

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LEDV Series -Includes all equipmentfurnished with LE plus:Beckett AFII Burner in lieu of AFGR8184P Cad Cell Relay withPre and Post PurgeVent TerminalBoiler Vent ConnectorOil Nozzle Line HeaterIntake Vacuum BreakerIntake TerminalVent Pipe Sealant