Care And Maintenance - Heatmaster G Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

To obtain the high level of performance of your furnace,
certain maintenance procedures are required periodically.
On a daily basis:
Ensure that all doors are closed and sealing properly .
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Adjust if necessary.
Check for creosote buildup in the firebox and lower
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combustion chamber. Some creosote buildup along
the walls, door jamb, and firebox door is normal.
Check water level.
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Clean heat exchange tubes by aggressively pushing
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and pulling the lever back and forth at least 5 times.
Check to make sure the fan and controls are functioning
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properly . The fan should turn on when the furnace calls
for heat. The control display should be functional and
keep the water temperature between 160° and 180° F.
Check for embers or ashes laying on the ground
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around the furnace and dispose of them .
Make sure all covers and guards are in place securely .
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Make sure the Smokeless Loading Handle (if installed)
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is closed. The handle should be facing towards the back
of the furnace .
On a weekly basis:
Check for creosote build up in the heat transfer tubes
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and chimney using the access panel on the rear of the
furnace .
WARNING: Always keep the firebox door open when
removing ash from the lower combustion chamber.
Remove ash from the lower combustion chamber in
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the horseshoe refractory brick and both sides, carefully
using your ash rake .
Dispose of ashes in a metal container away from the
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stove and wood pile .
On a monthly basis:
Inspect air inlet for creosote build up or blockage.
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Depending on the type and quality of wood being
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used, ash removal from the firebox may be necessary.
For optimal performance, the ash bed in the firebox
should not exceed 6-8". If you are burning a wood fuel
that leaves quite a bit of ash you may need to clean your

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

firebox out every 2-4 weeks to continue to get optimal
performance from your furnace .
Check the fan motor and wheel for creosote buildup.
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The motor and wheel can be easily removed by
unplugging the wires to the fan and loosen the nuts on
the stainless steel plate .
On a seasonal basis when the furnace is not in
use, you will have to:
Remove all ashes and excess creosote from the firebox,
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lower combustion chamber, heat exchange tubes and
chimney .
Check all gasket seals to make sure they are sealing.
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To replace, remove the old seal and residue from
the door, scuff the surface where the seal is placed
with sandpaper and re-apply high temp silicone . Lay
fiberglass rope over silicone and let bond for at least 24
hours before using the furnace again.
Cover the chimney and crack open the bottom door
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enough to allow air movement and reduction of
condensation within the firebox.
Make sure your water tank is full and have your water
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treatment tested and adjusted to manufacturer's
specifications. See page 5 for exact specifications.
Tighten your firebox door by adjusting the hinges on
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each side of the door .
Other maintenance:
All covers and guards must be in place at all times,
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except for maintenance or service .
Care for the exterior of your furnace is minimal.
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The user must wash and remove ash and creosote
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regularly .
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
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tight-fitting lid. The closed container should be placed
on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well away
from all combustible materials before 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 .
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