Bryan Furnace 300, Owner'S Manual

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Additional References
For further information on using your heater safely, obtain a copy to the National
Fire Protection Association publication “Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely”, NFPA No.
HS-8- 1974. The address of the NFPA is Battery March Park, Quincy, Ma 02269.
Some additional suggested readings are:
Havens, David, The Woodburner’s Handbook, Brunswick, Maine, Harpswell Press, 1973.
Shelton, Jay and Shapiro, Andrew B., The Woodburner’s Encyclopedia, Waitsfield,
Vermont Crossroads Press, 1976.
Gay, Larry, The Complete Book of Heating with Wood, Charlotte, Vermont, Garden Way
Publishing, 1974.
Self, Charles, Wood Heating Handbook, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, Tab Books,
1977.
Maintenance
Unit - Keep the unit itself clean for extended life. Promptly paint over any rust spots which
may appear on the galvanized surfaces with cold galvanizing spray paint available at
hardware stores, heating & cooling supply stores, etc.
Fan - Warning: always disconnect the electrical supply to the furnace before
exposing the fan for maintenance.
Every six months, remove the fan box access panel
and lightly oil the motor through the two oil holes on the top side of the motor. Periodically
remove the return duct at the fan box and clean the squirrel cage to maintain fan effi-
ciency.
Parts
Contact your dealer or the factory for parts. When ordering, simply state the model
furnace and part desired. Defective parts being replaced under warranty must be
returned to the dealer or factory before new parts will be issued.
Problem
Damper will not
open / solenoid on
door is buzzing.
* Damper will not
open / solenoid on
door is not buzzing.
Possible Cause
Mechanism is jammed
or has become discon-
nected.
Furnace has lost
power.
Furnace has overheat-
ed.
Circuit breaker on bot-
tom of fan box has
popped.
Transformer, solenoid,
or wiring is bad.
Solution
Check for cause through hole in door
behind damper box.
Check electrical supply.
Limit switch will close damper if outlet
air exceeds 220°F. Set your damper for
a cooler fire.
Push in button after insuring that
damper mechanism is not jammed. If
breaker continues to pop, call your
dealer or electrician.
Call your dealer or an electrician.