Installation and Operating Instructions
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II. OUTDOOR BOILER BEST BURN PRACTICES.
Read and follow all operating instructions.
A.
Fuel Used:
You may burn any hardwood or softwood, as well as pallets that have been split up
and coal but NEVER burn driftwood, painted, stained or pressure treated wood. Do not burn:
trash, plastics, gasoline, rubber, naphtha, household garbage, material treated with petroleum
products (particle board, railroad ties and pressure treated wood), leaves, paper products, and
cardboard. If you burn softwood, you will have to clean the chimney more often.
B.
Loading Fuel:
For a more efficient burn, always add wood before the wood has burned out.
Most often it can be loaded in the morning and at night. Load coal before wood.
C.
Starters:
Do not use lighter fluids, naphtha, gasoline, or chemicals.
D.
Location:
It is recommended that the boiler be located with due consideration to the
prevailing wind direction. Chimney height can be easily extended with 6” Stovepipe.
1
We recommend a distance of at least 100 feet if prevailing winds blow towards any other
residence not served by the boiler, it is recommended that the stack be at least 2 feet
higher than the eave line of that residence.
2
If located more than 100 feet but no more than 150 feet to any residence, it is
recommended that the stack be at least 50% of the eave line of that residence, plus an
additional 2 feet.
3
If located more than 150 feet but no more than 200 feet to any residence, it is
recommended that the stack be at least 25% of the height of the eave line of that residence,
plus an additional 2 feet.
Chimney height relative to nearest downwind neighbor
The chimney can easily be extended with standard 6” stove pipe, to any height necessary,
with zero adverse affect on performance. In fact, it may even draft better.
Always use a
double wall pipe when going through any kind of roof!
The chimney should extend at least 2
feet higher than any portion of a building within a horizontal distance of 10 feet.
Always remember to comply with all applicable state and local codes and laws.
