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OPERATION - FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE STARTING A FIRE
• ENSURE the isolation valves are open.
• Start the pump. The pump is lubricated with water.
DO NOT
run dry.
• Cycle the FAN switch to check for proper draft blower operation.
• Inspect the loading door gasket before lighting the fi rst fi re and a few days after, looking for any
indications of a poor seal.
FIRING THE SOLID FUEL BOILER
•
NEVER
start a fi re without water in the system. Damage to the appliance and controls will result.
• Load the appliance with regard to the required heat load. On mild days, load less fuel in to the appliance. A small,
intense fi re will burn cleaner, more effi
ciently and with less creosote formation than a large smoldering fi re.
LIGHTING THE INITIAL FIRE (SAME FOR WOOD OR COAL)
1) Remove ash pan from unit store near by.
2) Place the FAN switch in the OFF position.
3) Pull smoke bypass damper rod out.
4) Build a SMALL fi re using paper and kindling. Softwoods make good kindling due to the resin they contain and the
fact that they split easily. Hardwoods are better on top of the kindling to give a longer lasting fi re.
5) When the fi re is burning well add larger pieces of wood.
6) If burning coal,
A) After the wood fi re is burning well, place larger pieces of wood to form a stable base for the coal. It will take ten
to twenty minutes before they are thoroughly ignited and ready for the coal. Adding the coal too soon could cut
the air supply and smother the fi re.
B) Add a thin layer of coal, preferably smaller chunks to the wood fi re, being careful not to disturb it too much or
cut
off the draft.
C) After the coal is ignited and burning well, add a second heavier layer until it is even with the top to the fi rebrick.
Ensure that a red spot of glowing coals is visible after adding new coal. Do not smother the fi re. This will also
help ignite the gases given off by the new charge. A deep charge will give more even heat and a longer burn
time. It may take one to two hours before the whole bed is fully ignited.
7) Allow the water temperature to rise. When the water temperature reaches 120°F, set the draft control aquastat to
110°F. The draft fan should stop and the shutter close. Reset to desired operating temperature. Note temps below
165°F may result in excessive creosote build up.
FIRST FIRE
DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene, or other
fl ammable liquids. These could cause a fl ash
fi re or explosion resulting in serious personal
injury and property damage.
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, HOUSEHOLD WASTE, OR
YARD WASTE. In most areas this is illegal. The unit is
designed to burn seasoned split cord wood or coal,
burning other materials can reduce the life of the
unit and will void the warranty.
DANGER
DANGER
BOILER CONTROL
