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Installation and Operation Manual - HES 240
ENGLISH
4. Operating the Stove
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that
must not be altered. It is against federal regulations to alter this setting or
otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
The installation of the following items is optional and should be completed before using the
stove :
• Install
the blower (see
"Appendix 3: Optional Blower Installation"
)
• Install the thermodisc (see
"Appendix 4: Optional Thermodisc Installation"
• Install the fresh air intake (see
"Appendix 1: Optional Fresh Air Intake Kit Installation")
4.1 The Use of a Fire Screen
In the United States or in provinces with a particulate emission limit (eg US EPA), the
use of wood stoves with open door with and fire screen is prohibited.
This stove has been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen, sold
separately. Make sure the fire screen is properly secured on the stove to avoid any risk of fire.
When the fire screen is in use, it is important not to leave the stove unattended to respond
promptly in the event of smoke spillage into the room.
Potential causes of smoke spillage are described in Section
of this
manual. See
"Appendix 2: Optional Fire Screen Installation"
for installation instructions.
4.2 Blower Operation
It is possible to install a blower on this stove. The blower is
optional and is sold separately. See
for genuine part number.
The blower is installed on the back of the stove to increase
the airflow through the heat exchanger and improve hot air
circulation in the room. When used regularly, the blower can
provide a small increase in efficiency, up to 2%. However,
the use of a blower should not be used as a way to gain
more output from a stove that is undersized for the space
it is intended to heat.
Ensure the blower power cord is not in contact
with any surface of the stove to prevent
electrical shock or fire damage. Do not run
the power cord underneath the stove.
Airflow with a blower