Heatmaster C-150, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand all precautions before operating
the furnace.
Save these instructions. Retain this manual as long
as you own your Heatmaster
SS
furnace. Carefully
read and follow these directions.
IMPORTANT
THESE FURNACES ARE FOR COAL BURNING ONLY.
Follow all applicable local laws.
DANGER
Do not start fire with or burn chemicals, volatile fluids,
rubber, plastics or garbage. Only competent persons
with a sound understanding of this heating method
should operate this furnace. Improper firing could
result in personal injury and or damage to the unit
and void warranty.
Risk of fire or explosion
• Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire.
• Do not burn garbage, gasoline, drain oil or other
flammable liquids.
• Do not operate with fuel loading or ash removal
doors open
• Do not store fuel or other combustible material
within marked installation clearances
• Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly
• Maximum draft marked on nameplate
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE
WARNING
• All installations and operations of your
HEATMASTER SS product must follow STATE,
PROVINCIAL, and LOCAL LAWS pertaining to
operations, wiring, plumbing and building codes.
• All models operate at atmospheric pressure. DO
NOT obstruct, block or plug the overflow vent tube
in any way which is located on top of the boiler
either in front of or behind the chimney.
• When installing the furnace, the chimney should
never be connected to a chimney flue serving
another appliance.
• Do not start a fire in the furnace without first filling
with water. It will cause serious damage to the
furnace.
• All covers or guards must be in place at all times,
except for maintenance or service.
ATTENTION
• A copy of the owner’s manual in French is
available by request from Heatmaster SS offices.
• The person(s) operating this furnace must comply
with all applicable local and state laws or other
requirements,
• Do not remove labels from furnace except in the
case of servicing.
CAUTION
• Use of an approved spark arrester is
recommended. It is the recommendation of
SteelTech Inc that a 15’ minimum distance of
clearance from buildings and other combustibles.
Your local authorities and your insurance company
may require a greater distance. Never allow
combustible material to accumulate near the unit.
Fuel should never be stored where there is the
potential for accidental fire.
• Load carefully or damage will result.
• Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire.
• Do not start or operate furnace without checking
heating fluid. Furnace must be filled until heating
fluid comes out of vent pipe on the top of the
furnace.
• Hot Surfaces: Keep children away. Do not touch
during operation.
RECOMMENDED
Choose the location of your furnace with concerns of
wind direction, smoke odor, sparks, blocked viewing
and fuel storage carefully. Be a responsible and
considerate owner.