Hi Mike -
First, thanks for your service! I am not familiar with this particular furnace (but this is not my main line of work either) and the literature on their site is pretty tough to view and non-technical.
Does the furnace have a oil burner manufacturer name & model number such as "Beckett AFG" like those shown here:
http://www.beckettcorp.com/product2/product.asp?prodid=1
Also of importance to know is the oil pump brand and model. Popular brands are Beckett, Suntec, Danfoss, etc. Without knowing these pieces of information, no one can reliably tell you what needs to be done. The generic process is below - but please re-read the previous sentence.
Finally, you need to determine if you have a one pipe system - or two pipes. Simply check for fuel line(s) between the tank and burner. If one - it's a 1 pipe system, if two - it's a 2 pipe system. Two pipe systems are self priming; if you don't run out of oil, or have "service" with your oil company this won't be a problem - otherwise it may be a just a minor inconvenience. The one pipe systems are more popular as they cost less to install.
On a one pipe system, we need only be concerned with the input, nozzle and bleeder valve / ports of the pump. Connect the fuel supply line from the fuel storage tank to the input or inlet port. Connect the nozzle port of the pump to the oil burner fitting that delivers fuel oil to be burned in the furnace chamber. The bleeder valve should be closed until ready to prime the pump. All other unused ports must be plugged - otherwise a mess will result.
A two pipe system provides a fuel supply path to burner and back to tank. The connections are the same as above - but we connect the second line to the pump as well. The fuel supply line has the inline filter and provides fuel to the input or inlet of the pump as you might have guessed. The unfiltered line connects to the port marked bypass or return (depending on the pump model, etc.) to return unused oil to the tank. This two pipe system help ensure that the pump is always flooded with oil and is always primed and ready as a result. The bleeder valve should be closed until ready to prime the pump. All other unused ports must be plugged - otherwise a mess will result.
Most companies prohibit use of teflon tape on threads. These are NPT type threads, so they should seal fine without tape or compounds when snugged up tight.
Please see if someone can help you with this before attempting. A 2nd set of eyes can help "catch" something you might have otherwise missed. Good luck!
Additionally, the company can be contacted directly here:
http://www.axeman-anderson.com/contactus.html
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