Boiler Operation
Warning !
Please read the following items.
• Please read the section about maintaining the boiler in the summer months carefully. Failure to
protect your boiler from condensation during the warmer months can result in damage and voiding
of your warranty. (See page 22)
• The section about operating the boiler in the event of a power failure is important for the safety of
the boiler itself as well as ensuring that you have heat during a power failure. (See page 13)
• Do not use any flammable liquid (gasoline, lighter fluid, etc.) to help start or maintain a fire in your
boiler as this can result in serious injury and property damage.
• Be sure to keep all combustibles outside of the fire clearances as specified. (See page 8)
• Make sure that the nozzle does not become plugged with ash.
• See table of set up values for draft requirements during operation. (See page 18)
Wood Fuel Considerations
Dry firewood wood is the recommended fuel source for the EKO boiler. The optimum moisture content
of the wood used to fuel the boiler should be between 15% and 20%. Hardwoods such as beech, oak,
maple, hickory, etc. are best. While it is possible to burn dry softwood such as pine, spruce, fir, hem-
lock, etc., they will burn faster and require more frequent loading of the boiler than hardwood. The
best way to determine wood moisture content is with a moisture meter. As a general rule, hardwood
cut, split and stacked for one year under cover is usually ready for burning in an EKO boiler. Wood
properly stored for two years is best. The manufacturer and distributor cannot be responsible for prob-
lems related to using wood that
is not adequately dry or dense.
The length of the wood pieces
should be at least two inches
shorter than the depth of the
firebox.
Wood Moisture Content
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