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$10.00
THE
BRYAN FURNACE
RIK-MAR CORPORATION
400 Stone City Drive
Bryan, Texas
400 Stone City Drive • Bryan, Texas
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Phone 979-779-1616
Phone 409-779-1616
FAX 979-822-0540
FAX 409-822-0540
OWNERS MANUAL
Residential, Commercial Wood Burning Furnaces
All installations must be in accordance
with local and state codes which may
differ from this manual.
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U.S. Patent 4,194,688
Canadian Patent 1,123,295
Shown With Optional Furnace Stand kit
P.N. 907-015

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  • Page 1 $10.00 BRYAN FURNACE RIK-MAR CORPORATION 400 Stone City Drive Bryan, Texas 400 Stone City Drive • Bryan, Texas ● Phone 979-779-1616 Phone 409-779-1616 FAX 979-822-0540 FAX 409-822-0540 OWNERS MANUAL Residential, Commercial Wood Burning Furnaces All installations must be in accordance with local and state codes which may differ from this manual.
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Bryan Furnace for your solid fuel heating needs. Pride, craftsmanship, and a high grade of materials insure that you have chosen a furnace of the highest quality. This quality construction, together with our patented outdoor installation guarantees you the safest, cleanest solid fuel heating system available.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Operating Instructions Page How It Works Operation Building a Fire Temperature Adjustment Creosote and Soot Formation and the Need for Removal Ash Removal Helpful Hints Installation Instructions General Notes Window or Wall Installation Separate Duct System Heat Pump Connection Central Heat Connection Special Precautions for Indoor Installation Trouble Shooting...

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    Once a solid fuel fire is established, it must be allowed to burn to conclusion. Firewood The Bryan Furnace will burn any type of wood up to 12” in diameter and 30” in length. Wood can be burned either with or without grates. Store your fuel in a dry, cov- ered area with good ventilation.

  • Page 5: Building A Fire

    The Bryan Furnace controls these factors by means of a thermostatically con- trolled intake damper mounted on the furnace door. As the fire gets hotter, the thermo- stat automatically decreases the amount of air to the fire to keep it under control.

  • Page 6: Creosote And Soot Formation And The Need For Removal

    CAUTION The damper control mechanism must not be altered for any reason. *An additional safety system is built into your Bryan Furnace to control an overtemperature condition. This system consists of a solenoid mounted in a separate compartment above the damper box on the door. If electrical power to the furnace is interrupted, the solenoid will automatically close the damper.

  • Page 7: Ash Removal

    CAUTION In the event of a chimney fire: 1. Close all air inlets and doors on the furnace. 2. Call the fire department. 3. Leave the building safely. Ash Removal The ash door can be opened slightly for a few seconds before servicing to allow smoke to clear.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    Ducting 6” for first 16” from rear of unit, then 2” Do not connect the Bryan Furnace to a chimney serving another appliance. If the furnace is placed on a flammable surface, the floor must be protected by a fireproof millboard or equivalent. The fireproofing must extend under the furnace and at least 16”...

  • Page 10: Window Or Wall Installation

    Window or Wall Installation Tools Needed: Drill with 1/8” bit, metal cutting shears, screwdriver, silicone caulking. ALL parts for installation are provided except the exhaust stack and rain cap. Additional sheet metal work for nonstandard installations can be done at any sheet metal shop. 1.
  • Page 11 7. Pull the cord from the fan box through the return air duct and plug it into the outlet behind the grill on the face plate. Attach the return air duct to the fan box and face plate using screws. Weatherproof the joints with tape or caulking. 8.

  • Page 12: Separate Duct System

    Install separate turn air duct to the building… the heat pump. Tap into the hot air duct with an elbow or at an angle so that the hot air from the Bryan Furnace is delivered down- stream. A plastic joint in the heat pump ductwork will have to be removed, if present. The heat pump can be turned off at the breaker box if desired.

  • Page 13: Special Precautions For Indoor Installation

    For a down draft furnace, such as in a mobile home, do not attach the hot duct from the Bryan Furnace to the hot air plenum, or the heat will rise through the central furnace instead of going down the duct work. Split the hot air supply from the Bryan Furnace with a “Y”...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution Problem Fire not well estab- Keep the furnace door open until the Fire will not stay lit. lished. fire is well established. If the access door is closed prior to the development of some coals, the air intake will not function properly.
  • Page 16 Problem Possible Cause Solution Smoke or fumes Normal for new furnace. Disconnect supply duct until it clears. from vent. Smoke entering through Reposition of lengthen stack so that louvers on side of fan smoke does not settle on furnace. box. Try to avoid smoke from loading door by opening slowly.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Possible Cause Solution Problem Mechanism is jammed Check for cause through hole in door Damper will open / solenoid on or has become discon- behind damper box. nected. door is buzzing. Furnace lost Check electrical supply. *Damper will not open / solenoid on power.

  • Page 18: Firebox, Brick And Grates

    FIREBOX, BRICK AND GRATES RESIDENTIAL MODEL 350 PART # DESCRIPTION 960-1370 Base Pan ... .1 960-1450 Firebox ... . .1 950-1304 Firebox Stack Assy .

  • Page 19: Shelter Assemblies

    SHELTER GROUP RESIDENTIAL MODEL 350 COMMERCIAL MODEL 300 PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION 1420 Outer Liner ...1 1501 Outer Liner ...1 1422 Outer Back .

  • Page 20: Door Assemblies

    COMMERCIAL MODEL 300 RESIDENTIAL MODEL 350 Door Assemblies PART # DESCRIPTION 904-039 Door Frame, Cast ..1 904-038 Door, Cast ...1 960-1349 Door Handle Assembly . .1 904-073 Wire Grip .

  • Page 21: Damper Box Group

    COMMERCIAL MODEL 300 RESIDENTIAL MODEL 350 Damper Box PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION ...QTY 960-1413 Damper Box Assembly Comp. .1 1347 Solenoid Link Wire ..1 960-1418 903-044 Damper Knob .

  • Page 22: Electrical Components

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESIDENTIAL MODEL 350 PART # DESCRIPTION 960-1557 Blower, 350 Res....1 604-023 115V Pigtail Cord ....1 601-021 Thermostat Button .

  • Page 24: Mount Kit Group

    MOUNT KIT PART # DESCRIPTION 960-1550 Mount....1 601-024 115V Outlet ....1 604-023 16/3 SJO Cord .

  • Page 25: Supplies

    SUPPLIES PART # DESCRIPTION 101-001 1/4” X 1” Self Drilling Screw, ea. 101-002 #10 x 5/8” Self Drilling Screw, ea. 111-016 18” Pop Rivet 908-014 Refractory Cement, 1 qt. 908-013 Silicone Sealer, 10.3 oz Tube 908-001 Door Gasket Cement, 3 oz. 908-002 Door Gasket Cement, 11 oz.

  • Page 26: Periodic Inspections

    GENERAL INSPECTION AND CARE FOR YOUR FURNACE Periodic inspections need to made on your furnace. Inspect for loose hardware, damaged or worn parts and bad seals on joint areas. Keep all fasteners tight or properly adjusted. Replace any damaged or worn parts. All joints need to be properly sealed to keep moisture out of unit.

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    ____________Zip ____________Phone ____________________ Date Purchased ________________Model ____________________Serial No. __________________ Dealers Name ________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________State ____________________Zip ________________ Price Paid ______________Dealer Installed ______________Owner Installed ________________ How did you first hear about the Bryan Furnace: Friend ________________Dealer ________________ Show __________Advertising (type) ______________________Other ____________________...
  • Page 28 From ______________________ Place __________________________ Stamp __________________________ Here RIK-MAR INC. P.O. Box 4232 Bryan, Texas 77805...

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