Version 1.04
March 2011
APEX cbt
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LIGHTING THE FIRE
NEVER START A FIRE UNLESS ALL BRICKS ARE CORRECTLY
PLACED INSIDE THE FIREBOX. CHECK THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. ALWAYS OPEN THE BYPASS DOOR BEFORE OPENING THE LOADING DOOR. ONCE
THE LOADING DOOR IS CLOSED, CLOSE THE BYPASS DOOR DIRECTLY AFTER.
BUILD A SMALL FIRE THE FIRST TIME YOU USE YOUR APEX CBT. STARTING OFF WITH A HOT
INTENSE FIRE CAN DAMAGE THE CAST-LINERS.
Turn up the wall thermostat to open the draft
Open the bypass door
NEVER USE FLAMMABLE FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE
On top of crumpled paper place split dry kindling and then small wood.
Light the fire as low as possible and leave the door 1/2" (13 mm) opened.
Once the kindling is well ignited or the coals revived, load 2 or 3 fire logs in such a way that the flames
can work their way between the logs, then close the door and immediately close the bypass door after
(this will supply more combustion air)
After a few minutes check to see if the catalytic monitor indicates 500 F or higher, if not, repeat the last
two steps.
When a decent fire is going, add larger pieces of wood.
High temperature paints will give off an odor the first time you light your furnace. Open a window to
ensure adequate ventilation.
The damper will close when either the plenum temperature reaches the limit level or the room
temperature reaches the thermostat setting.
CAUTION: Air dampers are set in the factory, never adjust or open dampers manually to increased firing
for any reason.
The circulation blower should cycle off and on automatically, according to plenum temperature.
OPERATION DURING POWER FAILURE CONDITIONS
Your system was designed as a forced air system; do not expect regular performance without the fan
running. Do not over fire to compensate for the lack of a fan. Your system will perform at a lower capacity
in the gravity mode.
During a power failure never fill the firebox above the top of the firebox liner bricks.
Remove the cabinet door from the blower. Remove the air filter and open all registers to facilitate free air
flow.
Lift the left manual draft control lever until it stays up. This will open the draft to a pre set level, see fig. 26
When the power returns the damper motor will open (after pressing the reset button on the limit switch)
and the manual control will return to normal position. Even without the manual control open the factory
adjusted bleed air system will provide some combustion air. When power is restored reinstall the blower
system, air filters, and door.
Without the blower running, high temperature in the system builds up quickly and over firing will result in
permanent damage to the firebox. Maintain a small fire only. Over firing voids all product warranties.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
