W415-1013 / C / 11.19.13
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EN
Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected.
When
fi
rst installed, the furnace brick and metal are cold and must become hot before the appliance will func-
tion well. During the break-in period (the
fi
rst 2 or 3
fi
res) create only small, hot
fi
res using kindling; this will
allow the
fi
rebrick to cure. Do not be alarmed if small hairline cracks develop in the
fi
rebrick. This is a normal
occurrence and does not pose a safety hazard. The paint may also smell a little for the
fi
rst few
fi
res as it
cures and you may wish to open a door or window to alleviate the smell.
There are many different ways to start a
fi
re, review the hints and warnings in this section to ensure the
fi
re is
started properly.
8.4 OPERATING SOUNDS AND SMELLS
H3.65A
DO NOT USE “FAN SUMMER SWITCH (ON MODE)”, “OVERIDE SWITCHES (MANUAL POSITION)”,
“CONTINUOUS FAN OPERATION ON BACK UP FURNACE (IN “ADD ON” CONFIGURATION)”, WHEN
OPERATING THE WOOD FURNACE.
DO NOT CONNECT HRV’S SO THEY ARE CONTROLLING THE CYCLING OF THE FURNACE
CIRCULATION BLOWER.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WILL RESULT IN EXCESSIVE COOLING OF THE EXHAUST
PRODUCTS AS THEY PASS THROUGH THE EXCHANGER PIPES, THE FURNACE FLUE AND
THE CHIMNEY SYSTEM. THIS COOLING WILL RESULT IN THE CONDENSATION OF EXHAUST
PRODUCTS IN THE EXCHANGER AND CHIMNEY RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE BUILD UP.
THE CREOSOTE BUILD UP WILL RESULT IN REDUCED EFFICIENCIES OF THE EXCHANGER TUBES
AND MAY CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE.
8.5 STARTING A FIRE
H3.66
ALWAYS OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE FIRE BOX DOOR CLOSED AND LATCHED EXCEPT
DURING START UP AND RE-FUELING. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT INJURY. DO NOT
LEAVE THE FIRE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS UNLATCHED AS UNSTABLE WOOD COULD
FALL OUT OF THE FIRE CHAMBER CREATING A FIRE HAZARD TO YOUR HOME.
ASH REMOVAL DOOR SHALL ALWAYS BE TIGHTLY CLOSED AND SEALED DURING OPERATION OF
THE WOOD FURNACE, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL OVERFIRE AND DAMAGE THE FURNACE.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHEN THERE IS A FIRE BURNING IN THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT START A FIRE WITH CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, ENGINE OIL, OR OTHER
INAPPROPRIATE MATERIALS.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH FLUE DRAFT GREATER THAN 0.06 W.C. (15 Pa).
DO NOT STORE FUEL OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL WITHIN MARKED INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES OF THE APPLIANCES.
INSPECT AND CLEAN FLUES AND CHIMNEY REGULARLY.
HOT SURFACES - DO NOT TOUCH DURING OPERATION.
FREQUENTLY EXAMINE ALL DOOR SEALS/GASKETS, REPLACE IF WORN. FAILURE TO SHUT
DOORS TIGHTLY AND IGNORING LEAKING GASKETS CAN RESULT IN EXTREME OVER FIRING
CONDITIONS.
