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Solution 3.4 Installation and Operation Manual
Appendix 3: Installation and Use of Blower and Thermodisc
A blower is installed on the back of the stove to increase the flow of air past heat exchange
surfaces and to help circulate warm air in the room. When used regularly, the blower can provide a
small increase in efficiency, up to 2 percent. However, the use of a blower should not be used as a
way to gain more output from a stove that is undersized for the space it is intended to heat.
The blower has a rheostat, see the illustration on the right to identify
the different adjustment positions; either from high (HI) to low (LO)
or closed (OFF).
When using the blower, allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour),
before turning it on. The increased airflow from the blower cools the firebox and could affect the
start-up combustion efficiency if the blower is turned on too early. The thermodisc enables the
blower to start or stop automatically when the stove is hot or too cold. The thermodisc part number
is AC02055 for a quick connect model. Installation instructions are supplied with the thermodisc.