Portage & Main Outdoor Water Furnace Brick Lined BL Ultimizer Series—Wood Burning-- January 2013
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ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should be removed from the Outdoor Water Furnace regularly or they will block the flow
of combustion air from the damper.
Ashes should be stored in metal containers with tight lids and kept in an area free of
combustible materials until finally disposed.
Do not dispose of ashes while embers are still hot.
Check local by-laws for ash disposal. Wood ash can be used to reduce soil acidity or as a
fertilizer for the garden.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Never leave children un-attended near the boiler.
Never add water when outdoor water furnace temperature is close to 212
f as it
may result in steam flashing.
Never perform any service or maintenance work before water temperature drops
below 100
f.
DO NOT store combustible materials or liquids near the Outdoor Water Furnace.
DO NOT burn any materials other than natural wood.
DO NOT use flammable liquids or materials to start or to enhance the fire.
DO NOT leave wood loading door open or unlatched.
DO NOT open the loading door too quickly to avoid blowbacks which could cause sever burns.
ALWAYS check water level, aquastat and damper setting for a proper and safe operation.
DO NOT touch any part on the front of the Outdoor Water Furnace, which is insinuated to
avoid skin burns.
ALWAYS store ashes in tightly covered metal containers away from combustible materials.
Always turn the circulating pump(s) on when burning scraps of wood in the summer to
prevent system from overheating.
MAINTENANCE
Portage & Main Outdoor Water Furnace is designed to operate for many years with the least
amount of maintenance. Good housekeeping practices and observance of the instructions
contained in this Manual would assist you in maintaining the outdoor water furnace in good
and safe working conditions.
ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE POWER SUPPLY prior to performing any service or maintenance work.
Refer to the SAETY WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS prior to performing any or
maintenance work.
If circulating pump(s) is seized due to a prolonged shutdown, removed the screw in the center
of the motor and turn the motor shaft with a screwdriver to loosen it.
