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Keeping the solid fuel boiler in good repair will result in more effi
cient operation and longer appliance life. You are
responsible for safely maintaining the unit. Follow the
Service and Maintenance
procedures given throughout this
manual and in component literature shipped with the appliance.
Failure to perform the service and maintenance could result in damage to the boiler or system.
Failure to follow the directions in this manual and component literature could result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
DAILY
• Grates: For best performance level the wood/coal distribution on the grates prior to each loading. (A garden hoe
works well). There should be very little ashes on top of the grates. Ash build up will restrict air going through the
grate, promoting incomplete combustion and creosote formation.
• Remove ashes: Ashes should be removed with the ash pan daily. Excessive buildup of ashes in the ash trough will
eventually plug up the unit.
DURING HEATING SEASON
• Creosote: Formation and the need for removal. When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The vapors condense in the cool chimney
connector and chimney. As a result creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited this creosote
makes an extremely hot fi re. When burning wood, the chimney connector and chimney should be inspected every
2-4 weeks through out the season and build up removed.
MONTHLY
• Examine door gasket and draft fan shutter. Ensure airtight seal. Replace as required.
EVERY THREE MONTHS
• Clean heat exchanger and baseboard radiators. Dust and dirt buildup reduces heat transfer.
• Blower motor: Place a few drops of S.A.E. 20 motor oil in each of the two oil cups.
Use only S.A.E. 20 motor oil to lubricate the motor. Do not use universal household oils.
Motor could be damaged, resulting in possible severe property damage.
END OF SEASON
• Power: Turn off power supply at the appropriate circuit breaker.
• Chimney: Clean and inspect chimney. Cap the chimney to keep rain water out.
• Fire box & Ash trough : Remove ashes, soot, and hardened deposits from the fi re chamber by using putty knife or
wire brush. Coat inside of fi re box with a light coat of motor oil to protect steel during the off season.
• Doors: Oil door hinges and latch guide.
• Plumbing: Shut all isolation valves. Ensure transfer line connections are tight.
Moisture from rain or condensation must not be allowed to accumulate in the fi re box or ash pan
during the off season. Failure to perform preventive maintenance may result in corrosion
damaging the boiler resulting in possible severe property damage.
MAINTENANCE
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING