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Ash Removal
The ash door can be opened slightly for a few seconds before servicing to allow
smoke to clear. Ashes should be removed frequently.
1. The ash door should not be opened with a full load of burning wood a this allows
excess combustion air to enter the chamber and can cause over heating .
2. After Unit has cooled down, open ash door, remove the ash pan using protective
gloves and place ashes in acceptable noncombustible container.
3. Do not leave the ash door open while emptying ashes as this allows uncontrolled com-
bustion air to enter fire chamber and can cause overheating.
CAUTION
In the event of a chimney fire:
1. Close all air inlets and doors on the furnace.
2. Call the fire department.
3. Leave the building safely.
CAUTION
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If
the ashes are disposed, of by burial in soil or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed
container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Helpful Hints
A small hot fire is more efficient and safer than a large smoldering one. During rel-
atively warm weather, add only enough wood so that the fire will burn out in a desired
time. If the building becomes too hot, simply open a window.
Do not unplug the furnace
or block the furnace air.
As your fire burns down, the fan will begin to cycle on and off as it moves the heat-
ed air out and the fan control thermostat is cooled. If you desire to run the fan below the
thermostat temperature range (+90° ), turn the thermostat override switch (on the bottom
of the fan box) to the “on” position.
This will cause the fan to run continuously
whether there is heat in the furnace or not.
After 7 days of 8 to 10 hour burns, open the damper and allow the fire to burn hot
for 15 to 20 minutes while in attendance. This will help to minimize creosote or soot buildup.
Combustion air must be available above the fuel bed. Try to stack logs so that air
can circulate between them.
Loading and ash doors must be kept tightly closed and gaskets in good condition.
Inspect the furnace in the dark for light showing around the door. Door gaskets need to
be replaced every year or so.
A small portable generator of sufficient amperage can be used to operate the furnace
during an extended power outage.
Do not operate this furnace without electrical power.
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