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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT
MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
Before lighting your heater for the first time, make sure that all items are out of the hopper, ash pan and firebox
area. Press the "On" button and allow your heater to run for at least 4 minutes, to check for proper operation. Once your
heater is started, you will notice that the draft fan starts immediately. If you press the "Heat Setting" button up, you will
increase the heat setting as well as the draft fan speed. After 3 minutes, the auger and agitator will start rotating. Note:
The room fans will not operate until your furnace reaches preset operating temperatures. If proper operation of your
heater is confirmed, you can add fuel to the hopper and allow the auger to purge the fuel to the firepot.
STArT-UP PrOCEDUrE
• Turn the Heater to the "OFF" position and place a small handful of wood pellets or fire starting pellets (Pellets that
already contain fire starter) in the firepot.
NOTE: Even if you are burning corn or other fuels in your unit, wood pellets make an excellent source of starter
fuel. Corn can be very difficult to properly ignite.
• Squirt only a small amount of fire starter gel on top of the wood pellets (NOT necessary if using fire starting pellets).
• Light the fire starter and wait approx. 1-minute for it to start actively burning.
• Press the "On" button, adjust the heat range to read "Cr-3" or "Pr-3" depending on fuel setting. Pull the damper out
approximately 1 inch. This will automatically match your feed rate with the proper combustion air. As you increase the
heat setting, your feed rate and combustion air increase together. Once the unit reaches operating temperature, you
may reduce the heat setting.
• Three minutes after turning the stove "On", the auger will begin feeding fuel into the firepot along with the agitator
turning. You should have the starting fuel completely burning in the firepot as the agitator rotates. NOTE: If the starting
fuel is not burning hot enough, you may see the fire begin to go out as new fuel is being added. If this occurs, pressing
the "Auger Delay" button will allow the auger to pause for 1 minute. Pressing the "ON" button will resume the auger
if 1 min. is too long. If not enough fuel is the reason for not burning, pressing and holding the "ON" button will allow
the auger to run continuously until you release the button.
• Once the fuel starts burning aggressively, you can adjust the heat setting to your desired range. Make sure that you
pull the damper out approximately 1 inch. It may need to be pulled out more for higher heat settings. Try opening a
1/4 inch at a time.
• As you begin to have better understanding of how the heater operates and the amount of heat you require, you can
adjust the heat settings up or down to your satisfaction.
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or
"freshen up" a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
• Overfire Protection - If the heater is being overfired, (burned too hot), the heater will automatically shutdown to avoid
damage to components in the heater. Refer to "Lighting Instructions" for proper use.
ShUT-DOWN PrOCEDUrE
WArNiNG: Never shut down this unit by unplugging it from the power source.
Press the "OFF" button on the control panel to put the furnace in shut down mode. At this time, the red light above the
"OFF" button will illuminate. Once this is done, the auger will stop feeding fuel, but the room air fan(s) and draft fan will
continue to operate. When the internal temperature of the unit drops below the factory preset temperatures, the room
air fans and draft fan will cease to operate. The red light will then shut off and the unit will be completely shut down.
Never shut down this unit by unplugging it from the power source. Doing so can cause damage to the appliance or cause
a fire. The hotter the unit is during its operation, the longer it will take for the furnace to complete the shut down cycle.
If the furnace stays on for more than 2 hours after pressing the "OFF" button and you are 100% sure that the fire is
out, the furnace can be unplugged from the outlet. After approximately 10 seconds, the unit can be re-connected to the
power source and the control board will be reset.
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DAiLy OPErATiON
The hopper and furnace top will be hot during operation; therefore, you should always use some type of
hand protection when refueling your furnace.
Never place your hand near the auger while the furnace is in operation.
In the event of a power outage, the furnace WILL NOT function. It is very important that unit be vented properly, as the
natural draft is needed to clear the smoke from the furnace during a power outage. In case of power outage, remove any
installed air filters from the duct system. This will help circulate air through your system and not overheat the appliance.
If the unit was "ON" when the power outage occurred, one of the following will take place when power is restored:
1.)
If the furnace is still warm, it will resume feeding fuel and continue to operate normally. If the fire has gone out, you
will have to press the "OFF" button and then the "ON" button again to begin a new start-up sequence.
2.)
If the furnace has cooled-off, it will reset to its "OFF" condition. At this point, you may press the "ON" button to
begin a new start-up sequence.
NOTE: The unit will also shut down in the event of an draft fan failure; if this is the case, the unit will not re-start and you
must contact Customer Service at (800) 750-2723.
SAFETy AND CONVENiENCE FEATUrES
Your King incorporates a safety pressure switch that helps ensure proper operating conditions before feeding fuel to
the burn pot. Because the furnace works using an induced draft pressure, the furnace will not continue to operate if the
viewing door is left open, if the draft fan fails or if the exhaust system is blocked.
The temperature limit control will prevent your furnace from operating at abnormally high temperatures. Should the
furnace temperature begin to approach the factory pre-set limit, the temperature limit control will automatically slow down
the auger feed rate until the temperature returns to a normal condition. Both room air fans will also operate at full speed
until the furnace returns to normal operating temperatures.
If your furnace continues to cut back because it is reaching the temperature limits, reduce the "heat setting" to the next
lower setting.
Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards.
Unplug your stove's electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any
inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work.
Never perform any inspections, cleaning, or maintenance on a hot furnace.
Do not operate furnace with broken glass , leakage of flue gas may result.
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.
EXhAUST SySTEM
The by products of combustion contain small particles of fly ash. Fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system
and restrict the flow of flue gases. Incomplete combustion during startup, shutdown, and/or incorrect operation of the
furnace can lead to soot formation which will collect in the exhaust system. Therefore, it is important that the exhaust
system be inspected and cleaned at least monthly during the burning season. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the
less creosote is deposited, and that weekly cleaning can be necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleanings
can be enough in the coldest months.
Check the clean out tees periodically to determine the required cleaning schedule. 3 or 4-inch chimney brushes are
available for chimney cleaning. If the exhaust system or outside air pipes have screens on them, frequently clean the
screen. A plugged or partially plugged screen will reduce combustion air and cause a fire to die or burn poorly.
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