OPERATION : STARTING A FIRE
G. OPERATION
STARTING A FIRE
1) CHECK CONDITION OF THE UNIT
A single full load of hardwood will raise the thermal storage temperature approximately :
Load (Oak)
Temperature Rise (assuming no heat draw)
Model
WHS-1000 WHS-1500 WHS-2000
110 lbs 140 lbs 155 lbs
55°F to 65°F 55°F to 65°F 50°F to 60°F
Judge your fuel loads so that you do not boil the unit as this wastes fuel, degrades your chemical water treatment, increases sludge formation and exacerbates corrosion.
• Turn the On/Off Power Switch to the “On” position to power up the controller. • Place the Wood Electric Selector Switch in the “Wood” position. Electric backup heat will be locked out with the switch in this position. • Hold the “START” button for 5 seconds to ensur e blower is working. If NOT working normally, turn the Controller to OFF/ON to reset. About a minute after rest, h old the “START” button again for 5 seconds to ensure blower is working.
2) IF THERE ARE NO COALS, ADD NEWSPAPER AND KINDLING
• Place 3 to 8 sheets of crumbled newspaper on the firebrick slightly towards the rear of the combustion chamber. • Confirm that the newspaper is tucked firmly under the fuel load. Paper can be sucked into the reaction chamber and flue when the door is closed if not secured. In some cases a few remaining coals provide sufficient heat to ignite a fire. • Place 1 to 3 lbs of dry kindling (small branches ¼” to 1” in diameter) on top of the newspaper.
3) LOAD SEASONED FIREWOOD Loading of cordwood is continued on next page
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