Wood As Heating Fuel; Prolonged Power Failure; Chimney Fires; Local Fire Department - PSG CADDY MAX CADDY WOOD ADD-ON PF01102 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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17.12. WOOD AS HEATING FUEL

NEVER BURN WASTE, GASOLINE, NAPHTA, MOTOR OIL OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR PRODUCT.

We recommend that you burn dry hard wood only.

There are two important factors to be considered when choosing a type of wood: the moisture content and the wood

density. Hardwood, oak and beech for example, will provide better results because of the high density and minimal tar

produced during combustion. It is highly recommended to use wood that has been dried for at least six months.

DO NOT USE COAL AS HEATING FUEL IN THIS APPLIANCE.

Whenever a high rate of smoke is noticed in the room, you must:

1. Open doors and windows.

2. Make sure the add-on door is closed as well as the damper (if necessary, lower the thermostat starting point or

unhook the damper chain and close the barometric draft control manually).

3. When the add-on has cooled down, inspect the chimney to detect obstructions and consult a specialist to determine

the cause of the smoke spillage.

In case of prolonged power failure (over 10 minutes), to reduce the risk of overheating, it is recommended to heat

moderately and to open the Add-on filter compartment in order to facilitate air circulation by natural gravity around the

firebox of the Max Caddy wood add-on.

This might occur when the fire gets extremely hot. Burning cardboard, branches, or small pieces of wood can ignite

the creosote residue accumulated in the evacuation flue system. The usual signs are:

1. Rumbling.

2. The flue gets extremely hot (red).

3. Flames or sparks are coming out of the chimney.

4. In case of a chimney fire, call your local fire department immediately and sprinkle the roof around the chimney with

water.

Make sure that the add-on door is closed as well as the damper (if necessary, lower the thermostat starting point or

release the chain from the damper and close the barometric draft control manually).

If the fire gets uncontrollable due to an improper use or because the draft is too strong, follow the same procedure as

in a chimney fire except that you will have to OPEN the barometric draft control manually.

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