Early Signs Of An Overfired Furnace; Wood As Heating Fuel; Prolonged Power Failure - PSG MAX CADDY Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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EARLY SIGNS OF AN OVERFIRED FURNACE:

1. Roaring fire.
2. Chimney connector is glowing red.
3. Extreme heat coming from the furnace. If this occurs, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Shut-off the air inlet opening
completely, and wait until the glow has completely subsided.
ALWAYS KEEP THE DOOR AND THE ASH DRAWER CLOSED
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WOOD AS HEATING FUEL

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 furnace 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 furnace has cooled down, inspect the chimney to detect obstructions and consult a specialist to
determine the cause of the smoke spillage.
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PROLONGED POWER FAILURE

DURING PROLONGED POWER FAILURE, YOU CAN USE YOUR FURNACE. THE DAMPER REMAINS IN
CLOSED POSITION AND THE FURNACE
IMPORTANT YOU ENSURE THE HOLES (¼" DIAMETER) LOCATED UNDER THE LOADING DOOR INSIDE
THE FURNACE'S COMBUSTION CHAMBER ARE FREE TO ENSURE A GOOD PERFORMANCE.
CARBON MONOXYDE IS A LETHAL GAS (ODOURLESS AND COLOURLESS), WHICH YOU MUST BEWARE
OF.
(except for lighting and maintenance).
FUNCTIONS AT THE MINIMUM BURN RATE. IT IS VERY
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