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OUTDOOR FURNACE BEST BURN PRACTICES
1. Read and follow all operating instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
2.
FUEL USED: You may burn any hardwood (or softwood), as well as pallets that have been split up
and coal but NEVER burn driftwood, painted, stained or pressure or/and chemically treated wood.
Never use the following: trash, plastics, gasoline, rubber, naphtha, household garbage, material
treated with petroleum products (particle board, railroad ties and pressure treated wood), leaves,
paper products, and cardboard. If you burn softwood, the wood will burn faster and you will have to
clean the creosote and chimney more often.
3.
LOADING FUEL: For a more efficient burn, always add wood before the wood has burned out.
Most often it can be loaded in the morning and at night.. See next page.
4. STARTERS: Do not use lighter fluids, naphtha, gasoline, or chemicals.
5. LOCATION: It is recommended that the furnace be located with due consideration to the
prevailing wind direction. Chimney height can be easily extended with 5.5
” Stovepipe.
You can get
downdrafts if the furnace is too close to a building. See Page 13 for additional information.
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We recommend a distance of at least 100 feet if prevailing winds blow towards any other
residence not served by the furnace, it is recommended that the stack be at least 2 feet higher than
the eave line of that residence.
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If located more than 100 feet but no more than 150 feet to any residence, it is recommended that
the stack be at least 50% of the eave line of that residence, plus an additional 2 feet.
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If located more than 150 feet but no more than 200 feet to any residence, it is recommended that
the stack be at least 25% of the height of the eave line of that residence, plus an additional 2 feet.
Chimney height relative to nearest downwind neighbor
The chimney can easily be extended with our chimney adaptor (optional) or 5.5
” stove pipe,
to any height necessary, with zero adverse affect on performance. In fact, it may even draft
better. Always use at least a double-wall pipe when going through any kind of roof! The
chimney should extend at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within a horizontal
distance of 10 feet.
You can get downdrafts if the furnace is too close to a building.
6.
Always remember to comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes and
laws.
