USSC
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Maintenance
Operation
DAILY OPERATION
The hopper and furnace top will be hot during operation; therefore, you should always use some type of
hand protection when refueling your furnace.
Never place your hand near the auger while the furnace is in operation.
In the event of a
power outage
, the furnace WILL NOT function. It is very important that unit be vented properly, as the
natural draft is needed to clear the smoke from the furnace during a power outage. In case of power outage, remove any
installed air
fi
lters from the duct system. This will help circulate air through your system and not overheat the appliance.
If the unit was
“ON”
when the power outage occurred, one of the following will take place when power is restored:
If the furnace is still warm, it will resume feeding fuel and continue to operate normally. If the
fi
re has gone out, you
will have to press the
“OFF”
button and then the
“ON”
button again to begin a new start-up sequence.
If the furnace has cooled-off, it will reset to its
“OFF”
condition. At this point, you may press the
“ON”
button to
begin a new start-up sequence.
NOTE: The unit will also shut down in the event of an draft fan failure; if this is the case, the unit will not re-start and you
must contact Customer Service at (800) 750-2723.
SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Your
BRECKWELL
incorporates a
safety pressure switch
that helps ensure proper operating conditions before feeding
fuel to the burn pot. Because the furnace works using an induced draft pressure, the furnace will not continue to operate
if the viewing door is left open, if the draft fan fails or if the exhaust system is blocked.
The
temperature limit control
will prevent your furnace from operating at abnormally high temperatures. Should the
furnace temperature begin to approach the factory pre-set limit, the temperature limit control will automatically slow down
the auger feed rate until the temperature returns to a normal condition. Both room air fans will also operate at full speed
until the furnace returns to normal operating temperatures.
If your furnace continues to cut back because it is reaching the temperature limits, reduce the “heat setting” to the next
lower setting.
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Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
Unplug your stove’s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any
inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work.
Never perform any inspections, cleaning, or maintenance on a hot furnace.
Do not operate furnace with broken glass , leakage of
fl
ue gas may result.
Establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of the appliance, and
fi
ring techniques.
Check daily for creosote buildup until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The by products of combustion contain small particles of
fl
y ash. Fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the
fl
ow of
fl
ue gases. Incomplete combustion during startup, shutdown, and/or incorrect operation of the
furnace can lead to soot formation which will collect in the exhaust system. Therefore, it is important that the exhaust
system be
inspected and cleaned at least monthly
during the burning season.
Be aware
that the hotter the
fi
re, the
less creosote is deposited, and that weekly cleaning can be necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleanings
can be enough in the coldest months.
Check the clean out tees periodically to determine the required cleaning schedule. 3 or 4-inch chimney brushes are
available for chimney cleaning. If the exhaust system or outside air pipes have screens on them, frequently clean the
screen. A plugged or partially plugged screen will reduce combustion air and cause a
fi
re to die or burn poorly.
