MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING BULLETIN
Regarding Multifuel and Solid Fuel Burning Heating Units
The following are some suggestions with reference to the above:
1. MAINTENANCE:
In addition to periodic cleaning, it is most important that the unit be cleaned thoroughly at the end of
each heating season. Both the primary and the secondary heat exchangers should be given extra
attention with a steel scraper or brush. This will help to prevent rust and corrosion during the high
humidity summer months. Also, if the firedoor is left open, it will allow for air to circulate through the
units.
2. OPERATION
a. When burning with wood, the minimum setting for the manual draft slide should be in the centre.
(This is the slide knob beside the combustion fan above the firedoor). The closed position is for
when burning with oil for a prolonged period (to obtain maximum efficiency) and the open setting is
for initially starting a wood fire.
b. Do not attempt to burn the solid fuel in the spring or fall when temperatures are mild. This will
cause the unit to be shut down for extended periods at a time and will from creosote and soot.
c. In the Multifuel units – two or three times a week burn the oil fuel for an hour or so. This will help
to keep the unit clean of creosote build up.
d. In the Solid Fuel units – burn the fuel at maximum draft with good dry wood for an hour or so (once
or twice a week). This will help to prevent creosote build up.
e. During the off season, in order to dry out the humidity in the unit, fire the furnace once a month for
at least 30 minutes.
The multifuel unit – use the oil side.
The solid fuel furnace – build a fire with dry wood.
The above details, if adhered to, will extend the longevity of your furnace and provide many years of warm,
comfortable heat.
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