VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC.
1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C. V2A 3H5 -- PHONE: (250) 493-7444
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When the outside temperature changes suddenly, you may find it necessary to turn the control knob to obtain more or
less heat. We suggest that you turn the knob no lower than one position at night or you will use more fuel trying to reheat
the house in the morning than you saved all night.
When loading the heater keep the wood level beneath the bottom of the wood charging door.
USING THE PROPER FUEL
A dry seasoned hardwood will produce the greatest amount of heat and the least creosote. Using green wood creates a
heat loss due to the evaporation of the excess moisture content. This decreases efficiency and can cause a creosote
build-up.
Check your flue pipes and chimney periodically during the heating season and clean them if necessary.
IMPORTANT: This heater was designed to burn only
wood. DO NOT burn coal, gasoline, kerosene, engine
oil, garbage, chemical fire starters, manufactured logs
or painted wooden boards. This could result in
extremely high temperatures or an explosion. DO NOT
use salt water driftwood as it will corrode the heater
and will void any warranty.
ADDING FUEL
It is best to add fuel when the previous load has been converted to charcoal, as there is very little smoke at this stage.
Rake the ashes lightly to uncover pieces of charcoal trapped where they will not burn. Add a few small pieces of wood to
the fire, than larger logs. Weather conditions will determine the firing rate.
DURING MILD WEATHER
When the temperature is warmer you only need to add enough of the driest wood available to last four to six hours. This
will cut down on the amount of fuel you use. DO NOT use green or wet wood, as the moisture in it will cause the heater
to smolder and deposit creosote in the flue and chimney. It is wisest to use small pieces of wood and turn the thermostat
control knob up at least once a day for long enough to burn off any creosote which may have built up overnight in a slow
fire (about 15 minutes).
REMOVING THE ASHES
When the ashes are within two inches of the bottom of the louvres on each corner of the side liners of the combustion
chamber they must be removed. A shovel is provided for this purpose. Leave about one inch of ashes in the chamber to
prevent warpage.
This heater has an overfire air duct which allows entry of preheated secondary combustion air over the fire. This ensures
complete burning of the gases and minimizes the condensation of them into creosote in the flue pipe and chimney.
USING THE FAN/BLOWER
The ten inch circulating fan with automatic fan control is an optional feature. The single speed blower has a capacity of
approximately 400 CFM to circulate the warm air in the hard to heat places.
Twice a year you should oil the motor with a few drops of motor oil (SAE 20/30) being careful not to over oil it, unless
your fan is equipped with a sealed bearing type in which case no oiling is required.
UNCONTROLLED FIRES
Uncontrolled fires can be caused by too much fuel, opening the combustion air damper too far or too much flue draft.
Should this occur:
