November
2013
OVER HEATING
1) Manually turn off the draft fan at the fan switch (place switch in OFF position).
2) DO NOT TURN OFF THE MASTER SWITCH . The circulation blower must have power to remove heat from
the appliance.
3) Turn the thermostats fully up in the structure being heated by furnace to remove heat from the appliance as fast
as possible.
4) Allow the appliance to cool down.
5) If the furnace does not cool down then, with a shovel, remove as much of the wood and coals from the fi re box.
Place the removed wood and coals away from combustibles.
6) Once the appliance has cooled down:
• Determine and correct the cause of overheating
CHIMNEY FIRE
1) CALL 911
2) EVACUATE THE BUILDING
3) Manually turn off the draft blower at the FAN switch (place switch in OFF position)
4) Leave the doors securely closed.
LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER
1) Shut Blower Damper fully.
2) Remove the Filter to aid the natural draft through the duct work.
3) Restore Electrical Power.
4) If electrical power is off for a long duration, the appliance will probably over heat. Remove fuel and coals from the
fi re box. Place removed fuel away from combustibles.
EMERGENCY ACTIONS
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