my Firebird Super Q 50/90 is "air locked" How do I get it going

John Diskin, December 2008

Great advice, thanks v. amateur.
Have used this trick twice now after i ran out of oil. Saves a lot of time.

Brendan, December 2009

my super boiler trying to start but i get a puff of smoke and it dies..........any ideas ?

marie flaherty, October 2009

This worked for me when the system went into lockout afetr the oil ran out.Mine took a 15 spanner.I would suggest if you have a socket set try a 13 or 15 to make the job easier.

Dave k, February 2009

the only tool you need is a 13 spanner
1.remove the front cover-it just pulls off
2. remove the metal piece at the bottom..1 bolt on top 2 at sides
3. theres an orange button that resets the sys in conjuction with the on/of switch..if youre incredibly lucky thats it..
4..otherwise,loosen the nut near the bottom left- its facing you..its a bit awkward (a 13 socket would be better, i only have a spanner)..this releases the air..put a small jar undernath to catch the oil that comes out- you can easily get 1/2 pint...when you press the reset (orange) button it should start for a while, then prob lock again..
5. repeat this many times..sometimes 10 times, eventually the air will release.
be sure you have it going for at least 5 mins before pitting back cover
good luck
ps dont forgy a cloth/paper for the floor area

v. amateur, but can co it!, December 2008