Solo Plus Instructions 1-800-782-9927 Version 12-13
Tarm Biomass · 4 Britton Lane · Lyme, NH 03768
4.3 Starting the Boiler
1. Set the by-pass damper lever in the open position by lifting up and pulling the lever fully for-
ward.
2. Turn ―ON‖ the electrical power service switch mounted on the boiler (if installed).
3. Switch ―ON‖ the draft fan with switch
(F)
on the control panel (The fan will not start at this
time).
4. Open the loading door and line the bottom of the firebox with several pieces of crumpled
newspaper. Place several pieces of kindling and small pieces of dry wood on top of paper.
5. Place 6 or 8 more crumpled sheets of paper on top of kindling. Light the paper and close the
load door.
6. Immediately, push the reset switch (N) on the control panel. The draft fan will then start.
7. Partially close the by-pass damper leaving it slightly open and unlatched.
8. After about 5 to 6 minutes, open the by-pass fully and turn ―OFF‖ the draft fan switch (F).
Immediately open the upper door slowly and carefully to see that the fire is established. If it is,
add several more small pieces of dry firewood. Close the upper door.
9. Immediately turn ―ON‖ the switch (F) to start the draft fan. Close and latch the by-pass
damper by pushing in and down firmly so that the spring will keep it closed.
10. Wait approximately 5 more minutes, and then look through the sight glass in the ash door. A
full active flame should be seen filling the combustion tunnel. If not, give the fire a few more
minutes before loading with larger fuel. When loading wood, place it close together and uni-
formly front to back and not crosswise.
11. First fire should be low and slow.
With experience, users may well develop their own techniques for lighting and loading the boiler that
may be quicker and easier than described above.
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NOTE
It can take up to ten complete burn-cycles for the combustion stones to “break-in”. Do not ex-
pect a perfect fire the first time.
WARNING
If there is a fire in the firebox, do not leave the boiler with the main power switch “OFF”
This must be left “ON” so the overheat circuit can function, if necessary.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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The Load and Ash doors must remain closed except when loading fuel or removing ash.
Door gasket seals are very important to the operation of your boiler. They must be main-
tained in good condition and replaced if necessary in order to maintain an air tight seal.
NOTE
If wood is stored in the boiler room, ensure that it is not stored within the clearances to
combustibles or in a way that will impede daily firing or maintenance.
NOTE
The wooden shipping shims holding the refractory in place will burn up. Do not try to remove them!