FURNACE - STARTUP
Continued:
FIRE 4:
In approximately 20 minutes, open the firebox door and observe the fire. If the fire has no visible
flame and burned down to orange–red embers load the split firewood on the embers against the back
wall of the firebox. Close the firebox door. In approximately 10 to 15 minutes, open the firebox door and
observe the fire. If the fire is fully ignited and burning well, load in 2-3 pieces of un-split firewood.
Refer to “Loading the Furnace” section of this manual.
The WinterGreen Furnace is now been properly pre-heated and is ready for normal
operation.
NOTE: If for any reason the startup sequence is interrupted or the furnace has not been
operated for an extended period of time and the fire box is allowed to cool, then the
sequence must be started from the beginning and all four (4) fires must be used. This is
important, especially when beginning a new heating season, as the refractory has
absorbed moisture over the warmer humid months.
IN CASE OF A RUNAWAY FIRE:
1) ENSURE THE FIREBOX DOOR IS CLOSED TIGHTLY.
2) TURN OFF THE FURNACE DAMPER SWITCH ON THE CONTROL
PANEL.
3) TURN OFF THE DRAFT INDUCER SWITCH ON THE CONTROL PANEL.
4) TURN UP ALL SYSTEM THERMOSTATS TO THEIR HIGHEST SETTINGS.
5) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE BURNING WOOD FROM THE
FURNACE.
THE FURNACE DAMPER HAS BEEN FACTORY SET FOR
OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE. DO NOT ALTER THIS SETTING
FOR INCREASED FIRING FOR ANY REASON.
THE FURNACE IS HOT DURING OPERATION. SKIN CON-
TACT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING, GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
LOADING THE FURNACE.
DO NOT TOUCH HOT SURFACES DURING FURNACE OP-
ERATION.
KEEP CHILDREN CLEAR OF FURNACE WHEN IN OPERA-
TION.
THIS FURNACE IS INTENDED TO BE OPERATED ONLY IN
THE PRESENCE OF A COMPETENT PERSON.
