SAFETY
Whenever a loading door is opened, it always should be cracked slightly before fully opening to allow
oxygen to enter and burn any combustible gases that are present. Failure to do this could result in sudden
ignition of the unburned gases when the door is opened.
A furnace never should be filled with excess coal so that the flue gas exit is in anyway blocked or impeded.
Burning coal generates carbon monoxide. If the flue gas exit is blocked, the carbon monoxide can be forced
out of the furnace into the room, with possible fatal consequences. Never burn coal in any furnace that
does not have an airtight, unified chimney system. The furnace should be used only with chimney systems
that provide a strong, reliable draft. With the exception of the start-up period, an ashpit door
NEVER
should
be left open.
Do not use an automatic stoker with this furnace.
NOTE: Grates must be maintained in a level position or they will warp
.
MAINTENANCE
Failure to follow these instructions may result in poor efficiency, excessive corrosion of the heat exchanger
and the possibility of a creosote fire.
DAILY
: Furnace models with grates must have the ashes removed daily. This is to prevent warping of the
grates and prevent any interruption in the combustion airflow. Ashes must be put in a metal container with a
lid on it before moving the ashes to the outdoors.
MONTHLY
: Furnace heat exchanger and flue pipe – Furnaces without grates must have ashes removed
on a minimum of a monthly basis depending on the ash build up. The complete heat exchanger and flue
pipe should be thoroughly inspected for creosote deposits, ash buildup, etc. Creosote or ash deposits must
be removed by scraping and/or brushing the deposits from the heat exchanger surfaces. An industrial
vacuum cleaner may be used to assist in the removal of such deposits. A complete cleaning must be done
immediately at the end of each heating season. If this is not done, condensation from the summer months,
or any other source, will mix with the ash or creosote and cause corrosion of the heat exchanger. Corrosion
is not covered under warranty.
NOTE
: Establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of the appliance, and firing techniques. Check daily
for creosote buildup until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary. Be aware that the hotter the
fire, the less creosote is deposited and weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even though
monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest months. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a
chimney fire.
CHIMNEY
: Chemical chimney cleaners are not recommended as they could damage the furnace heat
exchanger and flue pipe. One of the most efficient methods to clean a chimney is to lower a stiff brush
(chimney brush) tied to a heavy weight down the chimney on a rope. Work the brush up and down the
chimney to scrape the accumulated creosote and soot off the chimney walls. Remove the residue from the
cleanout at the base of the chimney.
SEMI-ANNUALLY
: Draft Fan – oil motor with #20 non-detergent oil.
ANNUALLY:
Burner Motor and Blower Motor – oil with #20 non-detergent oil. In the spring, after the
furnace is shut down for the summer, clean the heat exchanger of all soot, ash and creosote accumulation,
remove all ashes, clean the flue pipe and clean the chimney. KEEP THE FIREDOOR OPEN
APPROXIMATELY 2” TO INSURE MOISTURE REMOVAL DURING SUMMER.
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