7056-153F • 20 August, 2018
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Heatilator EcoChoice WS18
www.heatilator.com
O. Opacity (Smoke)
This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is
burning. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is
when an object is totally obscured by the smoke column
from a chimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke
column can be seen. As you become familiar with your
appliance, you should periodically check the opacity. This
will allow you to know how to burn as nearly smoke-free as
possible (goal of 0% opacity).
WARNING
Fire Risk.
•
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA
OR ENGINE OIL.
•
Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt
(driftwood).
• May generate carbon monoxide if burn
material other than wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids clear of
appliance.
•
Do NOT store flammable materials in the
appliance’s vicinity.
•
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN
FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER
FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START
OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS
Appliance.
• Keep all such liquids well away from the
appliance while it is in use.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
When burning your first fire, you will experience smoke
and odor from the appliance resulting from the curing
of paint and burning off of any oils remaining from
manufacturing; suggest:
•
Open windows during initial burn to dissipate smoke
and odors!
•
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
•
Smoke detectors may activate.
CAUTION
Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air
available for the appliance to operate properly. It can be
strongest in lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
•
Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
• Range hoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliances and other combustion appliances
• Clothes dryers
•
Location of return-air vents to furnace or air
conditioning
•
Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
•
Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
-
Duct leaks
To minimize the effects of negative air pressure:
•
Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
winds during the heating season
• Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion
appliances and exhaust equipment
• Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are
not located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance
•
Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
small isolated spaces
•
Recessed lighting should be a “sealed can” design
• Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed
•
Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and
seams taped or sealed
P. Negative Pressure
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
• Negative pressure can cause spillage
of combustion fumes, soot and carbon
monoxide.
• Appliance needs to draft properly for safety.
