5. Start-up and configuration
5.1 System testing
Before any adjustments are made to the system, follow these procedures:
Turn the chimney fan ON and make sure that it is operating. Increase and decrease the speed of the fan by
adjusting the
fan speed control to make sure it is operating properly.
DANGER
Check heating appliances (water heater, furnace, etc.) for proper operation while the chimney
fan is operating. Make sure no flue gases are spilling out as this can lead to carbon monoxide
poisoning.
5.2 Testing fireplace or stove
y
Place a few logs on a grate or on the floor of the fireplace or stove.
y
Before lighting the fire, set the fan at high/full speed (on stoves,
open
air intake completely).
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Light the fire and make sure there is no
spillage from the fireplace
opening or from the stove’s air intake (see
figure).
y
When the fire has caught on, reduce the speed of the chimney fan to
a point where it still removes the flue gases safely.
Mark this setting
on the fan speed control cover, as this will be the operating position/
speed of the chimney fan.
5.3 Testing pizza oven
Most pizza ovens consist of a dome with a front opening that can
be closed
with a cast iron door.
Above the opening a hood
connected to the flue as-
sures smoke and odors are collected and
removed safely (see figure).
y
Place a few logs in the back of the dome and set the fan at high/full
speed.
Light the fire.
Turn on all exhaust fans (range hoods, etc.)
and
make sure there is no spillage from the hood into the room.
y
When the fire has caught on, reduce the speed of the chimney fan to
a point where it still removes the flue gases safely.
Mark this setting
on the fan speed control cover, as this will be the operating position/
speed of the chimney fan.
5.4 Operating fireplace and stove
y
Prior to starting a fire, set the fan at high/full speed and start the fire following the normal instructions for burning
a
fire in a fireplace or stove.
After the fire catches on, after 3-5 minutes, reduce the speed of the chimney fan to a
level
where it safely removes the flue gases and a perfect flame can be maintained.
y
When adding wood to the fire, it may be necessary to increase the fan speed for a short period of time. Following
this procedure will help conserve energy and at the same time assure a maximum heating output from the heating
appliance.
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