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4.9
EARLY SIGNS OF AN OVERFIRED FURNACE:
1. Roaring fire.
2. Chimney connector is glowing red.
3. Extreme heat coming from the furnace. If this occurs,
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR
. Shut-off the air inlet opening
completely, and wait until the glow has completely subsided.
4.10
WOOD AS HEATING FUEL
We recommend that you burn dry hard wood only. There are two important factors to be considered when choosing
a type of wood: the moisture content and the wood density. Hardwood, oak and beech for example, will provide
better results because of the high density and minimal tar produced during combustion. It is highly recommended to
use wood that has been dried for at least six months.
Do not use coal as heating fuel in this appliance.
Whenever a high rate of smoke is noticed in the room, you must:
1. Open doors and windows.
2. Make sure the furnace door is closed as well as the damper (if necessary, lower the thermostat starting point or
unhook the damper chain and close the barometric draft control manually).
3. When the furnace has cooled down, inspect the chimney to detect obstructions and consult a specialist to
determine the cause of the smoke spillage.
4.11
PROLONGED POWER FAILURE
DURING PROLONGED POWER FAILURE, YOU CAN USE YOUR FURNACE. THE DAMPER REMAINS IN
CLOSED POSITION AND THE FURNACE FUNCTIONS AT THE MINIMUM BURN RATE. IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT YOU ENSURE THE HOLES (¼” DIAMETER) LOCATED UNDER THE LOADING DOOR INSIDE
THE FURNACE’S COMBUSTION CHAMBER ARE FREE TO ENSURE A GOOD PERFORMANCE.
CARBON MONOXYDE IS A LETHAL GAS (ODOURLESS AND COLOURLESS), WHICH YOU MUST BEWARE
OF.
4.12 CHIMNEY
FIRES
This might occur when the fire gets extremely hot. Burning cardboard, branches, or small pieces of wood can ignite
the creosote residue accumulated in the evacuation flue system. The usual signs are:
1. Rumbling.
2. The flue gets extremely hot (red).
3. Flames or sparks are coming out of the chimney.
In case of a chimney fire, call your local fire department immediately and sprinkle the roof
around the chimney with water.
Make sure that the furnace door is closed as well as the damper (if necessary, lower the thermostat starting point or
release the chain from the damper and close the barometric draft control manually).
If the fire gets uncontrollable due to an improper use or because the draft is too strong, follow the same procedure
as in a chimney fire except that you will have to
OPEN
the barometric draft control manually.
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Phone number: ___________________________________
ALWAYS KEEP THE DOOR AND THE ASH DRAWER CLOSED
(except for lighting and maintenance).
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