Hardy H3, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL H3, H5, & H6) PAGE 26
SECTION VI
HEATER OPERATION
6-1 Firing the Heater
Start the fire as you would in any other wood heater. Do not use petroleum products to
start a fire. After you get an initial fire started, always stack the wood in the fire box
straight. Do not cross the wood because this can cause the fire to go out. Any time you
add wood, fill the fire box completely full. The heater will burn only as much wood as is
needed to keep the water hot.
CAUTION: ALWAYS OPEN THE BOTTOM DOOR BEFORE YOU OPEN THE TOP DOOR.
6-2 Water Temperature
In the back of the heater is a Honeywell hot water aquastat. The normal operating
temperature is 170°-180°F. Do not set the thermostat lower than 140°F because the fire
might go out. Never set the thermostat above 180°F because the heater could overheat
and boil the water away.
6-3 Wood Usage
Never leave the doors open unattended because it will cause excessive wood
consumption and could possibly damage the heater. If the heater is burning more wood
than usual, check the seal around the front doors. If the seal is bad it will need replacing.
Call your local Hardy Dealer and order rope and silicone for the firebox or ash door. The
fire in the heater must be out to seal the door. With door still mounted on the heater,
scrape the old silicone out of the groove. Run a small bead of silicone in the groove of the
door. Start installing the rope at the top edge if the wide groove (next to the hinges)
running down the hinge side and continue around the door. Run the rope past the starting
point to the bottom of the hinge side of the door. The hinge side of the door will have two
layers of gasket, press the rope gasket into the groove so that both layers are even.
6-4 Moisture in the Firebox
On a new heater or the first time you start a fire each year, you will probably think you
have a leak in the firebox. The firebox walls will sweat and water will run down the side.
This can also happen if the water temperature drops below 100°F in the winter. This drop
in temperature can be caused by improper burning due to stopped up grates. If you see
moisture in the firebox, wait three days before you get alarmed. If it continues, check to
see if you are burning green wood. Green wood will create a lot of moisture in the firebox,
even to the extent that water can get as high as an inch or two in the ash pan. If you still
think you have leak in your heater, remove all wood and ashes from the heater. Let it set a
couple of days with doors closed. Then open the ash door. If you have leak, water will run
out of the firebox.