Care And Maintenance - Heatmaster MF-3000 Owner's Manual

Outdoor wood & coal furnaces

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MF Series

To obtain the high levels of performance of your furnace, certain maintenance procedures are

required periodically to avoid soot, creosote and ash buildup.

On a daily basis you need to:

Check for creosote buildup until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary.

Remove ashes.

Ensure that the door gasket is sealing properly.

Ensure that door and ash drawer are closed and sealing properly.

Check water level.

On a weekly basis you need to check for creosote build up in the bypass trough and chimney.

Removal of creosote may be necessary in mild weather. Burning your furnace at

higher temperatures means less creosote buildup.

On a seasonal basis when furnace is not in use, you will have to:

Remove all ashes and excess creosote.

Inspect the firebox for leaks and any other possible problems.

Clean out bypass trough and chimney.

Cover chimney and open door enough to allow air movement and reduction of

condensation within the fire drum.

Have your water treatment tested and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications.

See page 2 for exact specifications.

Change your water filter cartridge and inspect all of your system for leaks.

Tighten your firebox door by adjusting the hinges on each side of the door.

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. When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other

organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors

condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue

accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The

chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating

season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be

removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.

CAUTION: Make certain that all electrical power to the furnace and components is shut off. It can be

CAUTION:

washed using water and a mild non abrasive cleaner suitable for painted surfaces.

ATTENTION: Avoid direct water pressure to electrical components and connections.

ATTENTION:

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