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General safety warnings and DO's and DON'Ts for furnace operation.
Explanation of creosote formation and chimney fires.
Detailed instructions for satisfactory furnace operation.
Guidance on recommended and prohibited fuel types for the furnace.
Instructions on how to operate the bypass damper for heat control.
Steps for safely lighting a fire in the furnace.
Information on the initial fire and potential odors or smoke.
Setting the thermostat for desired room temperature and expected response.
Step-by-step guide for safely loading wood into the firebox.
Procedure for operating the furnace without electrical power.
Daily checks and weekly routine to prevent creosote buildup.
Instructions for removing creosote buildup from the chimney.
Procedure for safely removing ashes from the furnace.
Instructions for operating an oil fired unit when adding the wood furnace.
Description of the adjustable door design and sealing.
Checking the operation of the draft control mechanism.
Care instructions for firebrick to prevent damage during operation.
Requirements for connecting the furnace to the chimney.
Specifications for chimney sizes for F75R and F101 models.
Guidelines for the proper termination of the chimney.
Requirements for protecting combustible floors during installation.
Minimum duct sizes for F75R and F101 models.
List of components required for forced air wood furnace installation.
Instructions for assembling the furnace and blower unit.
Installation steps for electrical components like thermostats and motors.
Steps to integrate the wood furnace with existing oil or gas systems.
Procedure for checking and adjusting system air flow and temperature rise.
Guidance for connecting the wood furnace to an electric furnace system.
Information on installing and using the water heating coil.
Instructions for connecting the water coil to a hot water tank system.
Procedure for draining and cleaning the water heating coil.
Warning about operating the furnace with a dry water coil.
Instructions for touching up furnace paint with high-temperature paint.
List of replacement parts for the F75R model with descriptions and part numbers.
List of replacement parts for the F101 model with descriptions and part numbers.
Terms and conditions of the five-year limited warranty for the furnaces.
Conditions and situations not covered by the furnace warranty.
Limitations and transferability of the furnace warranty.
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