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Technical details about fuel, usage, electrical rating, and breaker.
Safety clearances for top, rear, sides, chimney connector, front, and flooring.
Dimensions, BTU, water tank size, heating capacity, weight, and firebox specs for models.
Instructions for safely disposing of ashes in a metal container.
Details about the 5-year on-site warranty for leaks and 20-year for burnout.
Details about the 40-year warranty for roof and siding.
Explains the prorated discount percentage for repairs or replacement from year 6 to 20.
Lists acceptable fuels (wood, pallets, coal) and unacceptable materials (trash, plastics, etc.).
Advises against using lighter fluids, naphtha, gasoline, or chemicals as starters.
Recommendations for furnace placement, chimney height relative to residences and roof lines.
Explains how the furnace heats by circulating hot water through Pex Pipe to a heat exchanger.
Explains the use of a Side Arm Heat Exchanger for household hot water.
Describes how the thermostat senses water temperature and controls the blower fan.
Recommends insulating Pex Pipe, proper burial, and outlines pipe routing.
Details power routing for pumps, thermostat, solenoid, and blower using specific wire gauge.
Covers proximity to residences, fire hazards, downdrafts, and general placement guidelines.
Specifies 115V, 15 amp electrical needs and easy access to fuel supply.
Details underground installation of plumbing and electrical lines in a watertight pipe.
Advises on installing additional underground pipe for heating multiple locations.
Explains the function of supply, return, and fill water lines for the furnace.
Lists required plumbing parts, including 1" Pex Pipe and specific fittings like SharkBite™.
Guides on installing the heat exchanger in the plenum, considering A/C and sealing.
Recommends a "T" fitting and ball valve for bleeding the heat exchanger.
Discusses achieving higher BTU output by increasing CFM via pulley changes.
Details running 14/2 or 12/2 wire from the breaker box to the furnace junction box.
Explains using a heat exchanger to transfer heat to a boiler or hydronic system.
Explains that an indoor thermostat controls indoor temperature and is typically a heat-only type.
Provides guidance on starting the furnace fire using kindling and newspaper.
Provides steps to test water flow volume after installation for future reference.
Instructions for cleaning out ash and creosote, noting ash corrosion is not covered.
Checklists for furnace preparation at the beginning and winterization at the end of the season.
Troubleshooting steps for poor water flow or lack of heat, checking water level and fire.
Guides on testing the fan by bypassing the thermostat and diagnosing potential issues.
Suggests using a newspaper torch to create draft for poor draft or downdraft conditions.
Recommends chemical cleaning for the heat exchanger, listing suitable chemicals.
Advises against urban use and recommends a backup system and generator.
Warns against operating the furnace under pressure and to keep the overflow tube clear.
Emphasizes the necessity of boiler treatment for furnace protection and warranty.
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