ENERGY KING 385EK, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Rev 03/12/14 ENERGY KING
®
385EK Wood/Coal Furnace Owner’s Manual  U. S. 29
Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power at the service
panel or breaker box before servicing ENERGY KING
Wood/Coal Furnace.
Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is required to continue the performance of your ENERGY KING Wood/Coal
Furnace. As with any solid-fuel heating appliance, the need for and frequency of cleaning depends
on the amount and quality of fuel burned, the quality of the fire, and the length of time since the last
cleaning. Weekly cleaning may be required in warmer weather, whereas monthly cleaning may be
enough in colder weather.
Before the first fire of each new heating season, check all installations and accessories to ensure a
safe burning process.
Creosote
– Formation and Need for
Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an
extremely hot fire, the results of which can be
tragic.
Check daily for creosote build up until
experience shows how often cleaning is
necessary. The chimney connector and
chimney should be inspected at least twice
monthly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If
creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less
creosote is deposited, and that weekly cleaning
may be necessary in mild weather, even
though monthly cleaning may be enough in the
coldest months.
Have a clearly understood plan to handle a
chimney fire.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container
with a tight fitting metal lid. The closed
container of ashes should be placed on a
noncombustible floor 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 ash
and cinders have thoroughly cooled. Do not
place any other waste materials in this
container.
All coal contains small amounts of dangerous
elements. Therefore it is essential that your
coal ash be disposed of in municipally
designated areas.
Never use a conventional vacuum cleaner or a
shop vacuum to remove ashes from a solid-fuel
heating appliance. Ashes remain hot for many
days, and when trapped in a conventional
vacuum can cause a fire hazard. Only use a
vacuum designed for the safe cleaning and
removal of ashes.
Keep the area around the ENERGY KING Wood/Coal
Furnace clean and free of dust and debris.
NOTE: EMBERS REMAIN HOT FOR
MANY DAYS. STORE IN A SAFE PLACE
AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES.