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Lists components of the furnace's firebox.
Lists components related to the furnace's water jacket.
Lists components of the furnace's air supply system.
Lists components for the chimney and flue system.
Lists components for ash management and removal.
Lists components of the furnace's bladder assembly.
Lists components related to temperature measurement.
Lists electrical components of the furnace.
Lists external housing components of the furnace.
Lists optional internal coil components.
Lists components related to lifting the furnace.
Cautions and guidelines for furnace installation procedures.
Safety precautions for electrical connections and operation.
General safety advice and operational considerations.
Core principles for installing the HEATMOR furnace correctly.
Lists necessary tools and equipment for installation.
Steps for positioning the furnace on its base.
Instructions for sealing the firebox base.
Guidance on sealing the furnace's outer perimeter.
Step-by-step guide to fill the furnace with water initially.
Procedures for ensuring proper water levels in the system.
Steps to address low water levels in the furnace.
Guidance on selecting and installing sand in the furnace base.
Essential safety rules for operating the furnace.
Warnings related to mechanical hazards during operation.
Step-by-step guide for lighting the furnace for the first time.
Explanation of dew point phenomenon inside the firebox.
Guidance on loading wood and approved fuel types.
Explains combustion stages, efficiency, and fuel properties.
Best practices for handling and storing wood and coal.
Recommended water qualities for furnace operation.
How to check and maintain the correct water level.
Procedures for draining and refilling the system water.
Understanding how to protect the system from freezing.
Steps for adding freeze protection products to the system.
General principles of the bladder assembly.
How the bladder functions during normal operation.
Step-by-step guide to fill the bladder.
How to maintain the bladder for proper function.
Procedures for removing and replacing the bladder.
Principles, maintenance, and replacement of the valve/hose.
How the water jacket absorbs and transfers heat.
Maintenance of the water jacket.
Principles for connecting supply and return lines.
Principles of the vent pipe and weighted pop off ball.
Principles, operation, and maintenance of the firebox.
Principles, maintenance, and removal/replacement of the firebox door.
Function and maintenance of door hinges and latches.
How the gasket creates an airtight seal.
Steps to remove and replace the firebox door gasket.
Purpose and maintenance of the door frame seal.
Principles and maintenance of firebricks and standard grates.
How to use the shaker grate system.
Purpose and maintenance of sand in the furnace base.
Purpose of the flash curtain for smoke reduction.
Steps for removing and replacing the flash curtain.
How air supply components function.
Principles, operation, and maintenance of the blower/flipper.
Purpose and maintenance of air boxes in distributing airflow.
Principles, operation, and maintenance of the restrictor tube.
Principles, operation, and maintenance of the AFS.
Principles and maintenance of the chimney.
Principles and maintenance of chimney extensions.
How creosote forms and the need for its removal.
Principles and maintenance of the flue.
Purpose and maintenance of the flue cover.
Purpose and use of the flue scraper.
Guidelines for managing and removing ashes.
Purpose and maintenance of the ash pan.
Principles and operation of the ash auger.
Purpose and extension of the ash auger tube.
Principles and operation of the cover plate.
Principles, maintenance, and replacement of the temperature gauge.
Required electrical power and wiring for the furnace.
Principles, connection, and maintenance of the junction box.
Purpose and maintenance of the double outlets.
Principles, operation, and adjustments of the range control.
Principles, operation, and replacement of the safety shutoff.
Principles and operation of the light/fan switch.
Procedure for replacing the front light bulb.
Procedure for replacing the fan/light switch.
What to do in case of a power failure.
Principles, operation, maintenance, and replacement of the outer door.
Principle, maintenance, and replacement of the furnace roof.
Principle, maintenance, and replacement of the furnace sides.
Principle, maintenance, and replacement of furnace insulation.
Methods for detecting air leaks in the furnace.
What to do if a water leak is suspected.
Principle, operation, maintenance, and replacement of the domestic coil.
FAQ about water level in the bladder.
FAQ regarding water exiting the overflow pipe.
FAQ about moisture inside the firebox.
FAQ about the furnace not responding to controls.
FAQ about house temperature and thermostat problems.
FAQ about rising temperature when furnace is off.
FAQ about causes of excess creosote.
FAQ on changing door hoses while furnace is operating.
FAQ about blower running but fire not burning.
FAQ about water exiting the chimney flue.
Details of the limited lifetime warranty for the furnace.
Information on how to register the furnace for warranty.
General| Model | 400 DCSS |
|---|---|
| Type | Outdoor Wood Furnace |
| Heating Capacity | 400, 000 BTU |
| Water Capacity | 400 gallons |
| Fuel Type | Wood |
| Material | Steel |
| Heating Area | 10, 000 sq. ft. |
| Chimney Diameter | 8" |
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