Bryan Furnace 450, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HELPFUL HINTS
A small hot fire is more efficient and safer than a large smoldering one. During rela-
tively 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 flow.
As your fire burns down, the fan will begin to cycle on and off as it moves the heated
air out and the fan control thermostat is cooled. If you desire to run the fan below the
thermostat temperature range(+90º F ), turn the fan control switch (the toggle switch un-
der the fan enclosure box) to the “on” position. This will cause the fan to run continuously
whether there is heat in the furnace or not.
After a week of 10 to 12 hour burns, open the loading door slightly and allow the fire
to burn hot for 15 to 20 minutes while in attendance. This will help 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
inspected continuously and replaced when showing sign of wear.
A small portable generator or inverter of sufficient amperage can be used to oper-
ate the furnace during an extended power out-
age. Do not operate the furnace without elec-
tric power.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read completely before starting.
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS: Your Bryan
Furnace is absolutely the safest, cleanest solid fuel furnace system available. Your furnace
has been assembled from the finest materials available by skilled craftsmen under the su-
pervision of a strict quality control program. Bryan Furnace Works Inc, however has no
control over the handling of your furnace during shipment or installation. The possibility
does exist, however remote, that a broken seal will allow some smoke or fumes into the
home. If the possibility of smoke or fumes in the house is unacceptable, do not install this
furnace. Keep in mind that smoke in the home is a certainty with a fireplace or indoor
heater.
GENERAL NOTES
The air from a solid fuel appliance is considerably hotter than from gas, oil or elec-
tric furnaces. Do not connect this furnace to anything other than METAL ductwork.
Both hot and cold air ducts must be insulated outdoors with insulation at least 1” in
thickness and have a waterproof covering. In addition, the hot air duct must be insulated
for its entire length. There must be a minimum of 2” clearance between the hot air duct
and any flammable surface.
Supply air can reach temperature of 250° F under certain conditions, i.e. loading or ash
door left open, leak in combustion chamber, faulty indoor thermostat or hi-limit switch.
Debris like plastic, paper, dry grass or any flammable materials can ignite if it comes
in contact with exposed hot air duct.
Never connect The Bryan Furnace to a chimney serving another appliance. 6
Warning
The installation of this unit must comply
with state and local requirements and be
inspected by the state or local inspector,
if required.