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To maintain high levels of performance from your furnace,
certain maintenance procedures are required periodically.
CAUTION: Always turn off the furnace before removing or
servicing any components on this furnace. Serious injury
or death may result.
On a daily basis:
Ensure that all doors are closed and sealing properly.
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Adjust if necessary.
Make sure all covers and guards are securely in place.
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Check for ash build-up in the firebox. Adjust the ash
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auger timer settings if necessary.
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 the control screen to confirm the temperatures
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are within normal operating limits.
Check the level of the ash bin. Empty when necessary.
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Take a moment to stop and listen to the operation of
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the unit. An unusual noise can be a simple indicator of a
problem with a mechanical component.
Check daily for creosote build up until experience
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shows how often cleaning is necessary.
On a weekly basis:
Check the lower flue area and remove the fly ash as
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necessary.
Inspect chain drives for proper lubrication and tension.
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Inspect gearboxes for any signs of leaks.
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Inspect piping connections for signs of leaks.
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On a monthly basis:
Inspect air inlet damper and solenoid for proper
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operation.
Lubricate all chains and bearings.
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Check oil levels in all gearboxes.
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Check the fan motor and wheel for soot build-up.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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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upper and lower flue areas, heat exchanger tubes and
chimney.
Check all gasket seals to make sure they are sealing.
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To replace, remove the old seal and residues 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 it 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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tested and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications.
See page 5 for exact specifications.
Check and adjust the furnace doors if necessary to
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maintain a good seal. This may be done by adjusting
the hinges on each side of the door.
All covers and guards must be in place at all times, except
for maintenance or service.
Care for the exterior of your furnace is minimal. The user
must wash and remove ash and creosote regularly.
Disposal of Ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a
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.
Creosote – Formation, and Need for Removal.
The formation of creosote in a Biomass furnace is a sign of
poor combustion caused by an improper air/fuel mixture.
If you notice creosote in your firebox or flues, check your
air and fuel flow rates and balance them to achieve a hot,
clean burn. When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled
moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense
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