Hawken Energy GX10 Owner's Manual

Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA): 15A
Max Overcurrent Protective Device: 15A
Volts: 120 Amps: 15 Frequency: 60 HZ Phase: 1
CONGRATULATIONS
You now own a Hawken. A boiler designed
with your needs in mind. Use this manual for
safety, installation and maintenance of your
new Hawken. Please read the entire manual
before installing or operating your boiler.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Locate your Serial number and Model Number inside the
control box on the front of your Hawken.
Record your serial number and model number here:
Serial ___________________________
Model ___________________________
Please have this information available when contacting your
local dealer or Hawken Energy for warranty, service, etc.
Hawken Energy Inc.
PO BOX 351
Shelby, MI 49455
231-861-8200
www.HawkenEnergy.com
custserv@hawkenenergy.com
Owner's Manual
Boiler Model gx10
Tested to UL 2523-2009 Rev. 04.
For wood fuel only
SAFETY
DANGER
Risk of Fire or Explosion - Do not burn garbage, gasoline,
drain oil or other flammable liquids.
WARNING
Risk of Fire:
Do not use chemicals to start unit firing.
Do not burn garbage, gasoline, fuel oils, or other flammable
liquids or materials.
Do not operate with fuel-loading or ash-Removal doors
open.
Do not store fuel or other combustible materials within
marked installation clearances.
Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly.
Do not pressurize this boiler.
Never operate boiler when water level is not completely full.
This boiler has a safety feature installed to prevent overheat-
ing. If water temp reaches 190 degrees, this safety feature
will disable blower fan and light. If no power to fan and
light, press red reset button in rear of boiler near junction
box.
Never operate boiler without a grounding rod properly
installed at boiler.
In the event of a runaway fire turn off power to the unit.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces. Do not touch during operation. Keep face
away from door area.
Keep children away.
Load fuel carefully or damage to boiler may result. Always
take care to not allow hot coals or sparks from spilling out.
Always remove ashes into a covered, non-combustible
container. Do not allow ash level to build up above bot-
tom door frame. Do not allow ashes to build up on steel
surfaces.
Always comply with all applicable codes and regulations.
For safety keep firing and ash pit doors tightly closed.
Keep fire and coals at least six inches back from door chute.
Keep ashes from piling against firebox rear plate. Do not
allow burning wood or coals to touch door, door frame or
door chute. Do not use inner door shield to push wood into
firebox. Place wood into firebox carefully to avoid damage
to the firebrick. Stack all wood in the same orientation, front
to back, to prevent bridging over the firebrick vents. Use
a variety of log sizes to maximize wood volume in firebox.
Always use dry, seasoned hardwood. Green wood will
create excessive creosote and hamper the full function of
your Hawken GX series boiler.
Disposal of Ashes: Ashes should be placed in a steel
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