Hardy LC300, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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HARDY MANUFACTURING CO., INC (MODEL LC300, LC500 & LC2500) PAGE 27
5-4 Wood Usage
Any fuels other than those specified will result in poor and erratic heater performance.
This heater is designed to use a minimum amount of fuel but as with any heater of this
type fuel usage is based upon the load and temperature requirements. Refer to the
troubleshooting section located in the appendix for problems associated with excessive
fuel usage or poor heater performance.
5-5 Improper Burning
Improper burning during the normal operation of the heater is usually caused by lack of
combustion air or fuel in the firebox chamber. Check the air passage into the firebox
from the draft blower to make sure there is no blockage, such as ashes built up in front
of the air passage or creosote blocking the opening. Check the damper lid to make
sure it is opening properly. Check to see if the draft blower is running. Also unplug the
power cord and allow the draft blower to stop, then check the blower wheel for any
buildup that could reduce the efficiency of the draft blower. Check to see if the grates
are stopped up. Use a poker to stir the coals and create air holes in the coal bed.
Check the smoke stack for creosote build up. Also on the H4 & H5 models there is a
removable baffle plate directly below the smoke stack inside the firebox that will need
to be removed and cleaned.
5-6 Ash Removal
Ashes must be removed from inside the heater on a routine basis. Excessive ash
buildup inside the Ash box will reduce heating efficiency and can lead to premature
breakdown or warp age of the grates. When you remove the ashes, leave
approximately 1” of ash in the ash bin, this will give the coals that fall through the
grates a bed to fall on, and prevent the coals from warping the ash pan itself. The build
up of ashes in the firebox should be checked at least once a week. Allow the fire to
burn down until the grates can be seen. This insures that the grates are clear. If the
grates do warp slightly they can be flipped and allowed to straighten back out.
5-7 Ash Disposal
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container
of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial
in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.