
HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL C3 & C5) PAGE 26
5-4
Fuel Usage
Any fuels other than those specified will result in poor and erratic heater performance.
This heater is designed to use a minimum amount of fuel but as with any heater of this
type fuel usage is based upon the required load and temperature requirements. Refer
to the troubleshooting section located in the appendix for problems associated with
excessive fuel usage or poor heater performance.
5-5
Improper Burning
Improper burning during the normal operation of the heater is usually caused by lack of
combustion air or fuel in the firebox chamber. Check the air passage into the firebox
from the draft blower to make sure there is no blockage, such as ashes built up in front
of the air passage or creosote blocking the opening. Check the damper lid to make
sure it is opening properly. Check to see if the draft blower is running. Also unplug
power cord and allow the draft blower to stop, then check the blower wheel for any
buildup that could reduce the efficiency of the draft blower.
Check to see if the grates are stopped up. Use a poker to stir the coals and create air
holes in the coal bed. Check the smoke stack for creosote build up. Also on the C5
models there is a removable baffle plate directly below the smoke stack inside the
firebox that will need to be removed and cleaned.
5-6
Ash Removal
Ashes must be removed from inside the
heater on a routine basis. Excessive ash
buildup inside the Ash box will reduce
heating efficiency and can lead to
premature breakdown or warpage of the
grates. When you remove the ashes,
leave approximately 1” of loose ash in
the ash bin, this will give the coals that
fall through the grates a bed to fall on,
and prevent the coals from warping the
ash pan itself. To operate shaker grates,
open the ash door, connect the shaker
handle connecting linkage to the 1/2” pin
at the end of the connecting rod. Insert
the shaker handle into the pivot support
hole in the bracket attached to the bottom of the ash door frame. Operate the shaker
handle back and forward rocking the grates and busting the clinkers that have formed
on top of the grates. Allow the ashes and broken clinkers to fall through the grates and
remove with provided shovel. This insures that the grates are clear. Always remove all
ashes and clean out any buildup of creosote when the heater is not in use.
Shaker Handle Connections
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