Operating Notes - USSC Clayton 1600M Installation & Operator's Manual

OPERATING NOTES

Do not over draft the furnace! It is designed to operate at .06
inches of water column and must be set with a draft gauge to
maintain a steady draft. (Barometric Damper recommended.)
Do not allow ashes to build up higher than 2" above grates.
Be extremely careful when removing furnace ash pan; it can
get very hot.
With new steel, there is a small amount of oil or dirt on the
metal. You may smell an odor. This is normal during the first
operation. You may want to assemble the furnace out of doors
and build a small fire in it to "burn off" this dirt and oil
before installing the unit.
The furnace is designed to burn air dried wood at a predeter-
mined firing rate. Over firing could result in damage to the heat
exchanger and cause dangerous operation. Over firing occurs
when the ash door is left open during operation or a highly
volatile fuel, i.e. large amounts of small kindling, is used.
When tending the firebox always pull the baffle slide rod out
prior to opening load door. Open load door slowly to avoid a
"flash back". After closing load door, push the baffle slide rod
to the rear.
Equip your home with fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
appropriately located.
Inspect air filters regularly. The air filter in the filter box should
be changed at least every 30 days.
Oil motor on forced air draft every 90 days with a few drops
of 30 wt. oil.
The distribution blower motor may be one of two types.
If the motor has sealed bearings, no oiling is required.
If the motor is equipped with fill holes, the motor should be oiled
every 90 days with several drops of 30 wt. oil.
Check the fit on the load door. It must fit tightly. If it does not,
check for deterioration or wear of the ceramic rope seal.
Replace defective seals.
Inspect and clean your chimney and stove pipe regularly.
In event of chimney fire, shut all draft controls and call your fire
department immediately. Alert everyone in the house. If the fire
is still burning vigorously, throw baking soda into firebox or
discharge a fire extinguisher into the firebox. After chimney fire
is over, completely inspect system for damage before further
use.
Slow fires: It is not recommended burning the Clayton furnace
any more than necessary early in the fall and late spring, as you
cannot keep the firebox hot enough (without overheating your
home) to burn gases. Slow fires can cause excessive creosote
build-up in smoke pipe, chimney and firebox.
Wood should be placed directly onto the cast iron grate of the
Clayton furnace. Do not use additional grates and/or irons.
In the event of a power failure, you may operate the 1600M
furnace provided the following instructions are followed:
1. Any air filter should be removed.
2. If the motorized natural draft is used, the draft cap is to be
set at a 1/2 inch opening. If the forced air draft is used, the
damper on the built-in draft regulator will automatically
open to the preset factory spacing.
Do not burn garbage, plastics, gasoline, drain oil or other
flammable liquids. Plastics, when burned, form hydrofluoric
and hydrochloric acids which will damage and destroy your
furnace pipe and chimney. The burning of trash or oil can result
in an extremely hot fire and is sometimes a cause of chimney
fires. NEVER BURN GREEN WOOD OR TIRES.
Do not store fuel or other combustible material within marked
installation clearances.
Disposal of Ashes - Ashes should be placed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground,
well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled outside.
NOTE: For further information on using your furnace safely,
obtain a copy of the National Fire Protection Association publi-
cation "Using Coal and Wood Stoves Safely." NFPA NO. NW-8-
1974. The address of the NFPA is 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston,
Massachusetts 02210.
THIS IS A WOOD AND COAL
BURNING FURNACE AND
SHOULD NOT BE ALTERED
IN ANY WAY!
Canadian Requirments for Supplementary
(add-on) furnaces.
Do not use duct elbows having an inside radius of less than
6 in. (150mm) on the (oil, electric, gas) furnaces.
On electric furnaces, Do not connect to a down flow furnace.
Do not connect ductwork so that a reverse flow is possible.
Operate the (oil, electric, gas) furnace periodically to ensure
that it will operate satisfactorly when needed.
Do not relocate or bypass any of the safety controls in the
original (oil, electri, gas) furnace installation.
Do not connect to any gas furnacethat has not been certified
initiallyas complying with CAN/CGA-2.3
The operation of the gas furnace must be verified for accept
able operation before and after installation of the add-on
appliance by a gas fitter who is reconized by the regulatory
authority.
Do not connect to any gas furnace that is not equipped with
an air-circulation blower, or to a chimney or vent serving a gas
furnace or gas appliance.
This Add-On Supplymentary Furnace should only be installed on
a furnace duct system and chimney that are in good operating
condition.
Outside Combustion air may be necessary if:
1. The solid-fueled fired appliance does not draw steadily,
smell, experiences smoke roll-out, burn poorly, or back
drafts whether or not there is combustion present.
2. Any of the above syptoms are all eviated by opening a
window slightly on a calm day.
3. The house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier and
tight fitting windows and/or has powered devices which
exhaust house air.
4. There is excessive condensation on the windows in the
winter.
5. A ventilation system is installed in the house.
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