Specifications

September 2012 Page

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  rst  re and a few days after, looking for any

indications of a poor seal.

FIRING THE SOLID FUEL BOILER

• NEVER start a  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  re will burn cleaner, more e ciently and with less creosote formation than a large smoldering  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  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  re.

5) When the  re is burning well add larger pieces of wood.

6) If burning coal,

A) After the wood  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  re.

B) Add a thin layer of coal, preferably smaller chunks to the wood  re, being careful not to disturb it too much or

cut o 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  rebrick.

Ensure that a red spot of glowing coals is visible after adding new coal. Do not smother the  re. This will also

help ignite the gases given o 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

 ammable liquids. These could cause a  ash

 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

BOILER CONTROL