COAL BURNING |
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CIRCULATOR HEATER |
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MODEL CAC |
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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION | 1 |
BUILDING CODES AND SAFETY STANDARDS | 2 |
HOW THIS HEATER OPERATES | 2 |
SELECTING A LOCATION FOR THE HEATER | 2 |
FLOOR PROTECTION | 4 |
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR AND CHIMNEYS | 4 |
HEATER INSPECTION | 8 |
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION | 8 |
HEATER INSTALLATION | 8 |
MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE WALLS AND CEILINGS | 8 |
TO SAFELY AND PROPERLY INSTALL THIS HEATER | 9 |
HEATER OPERATION | 10 |
TO BUILD A FIRE | 10 |
FIRETENDING | 11 |
MINIMUM FIRE ADJUSTMENT | 12 |
COAL FACTS | 12 |
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE HEATER AND VENTING SYSTEM (ROUTINE MAINTENANCE) | 12 |
HEATER MAINTENANCE | 12 |
DISPOSAL OF ASHES | 12 |
VENTING SYSTEM ( CHIMNEY AND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR) | 13 |
CHIMNEY CONNECTOR | 13 |
TROUBLESHOOTING | 13 |
THE VENTING | 13 |
WHAT TO DO IF THE HEATER SMOKES, BURNS POORLY OR EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE ACCUMULATES IN THE CHIMNEY | 14 |
WHAT TO DO IF THE HEATER BURNS TO RAPIDLY OR OVERHEATS | 14 |
QUICK REFERENCE TO THE MOST COMMON SOLUTIONS FOR THE MOST COMMON HEATER OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS | 15 |
FINAL CHECKLIST OF DO’S AND DON’TS | 15 |
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION AND REPAIR PARTS | 16 |
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY NOTICE: IF THIS HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION IN- SPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
To assure that satisfactory and safe service is received from this heater:
1.Read these instructions entirely before beginning any part of the installation.
2.Use these instructions as a guide during the installation of the heater.
3.Be sure these instructions become the property of and are reviewed by all future users of this heater to encourage proper operation and mainte- nance of this appliance.
THIS HEATER IS ONLY FOR BURNING COAL. USE OF ANY OTHER SOLID FUEL EXCEPT FOR COAL IGNITION PURPOSES IS A VIOLA- TION OF FEDERAL LAW.
This heater is designed to burn stove size bituminous or anthracite coal and to provide heat to one or more rooms. Because of its radiating characteristics, this heater must be installed as an unenclosed, freestanding unit with clearances to combustibles as specified by these instructions. This heater must be connected to a Listed
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
This heater is not designed to burn lignite coal, liquid fuels, and gaseous fuels or household refuse. Any attempt to burn these type fuels, to enclose the heater or to attach the heater to an air circulation system or a stoking device can be very hazardous.
THIS HEATER IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED IN A MOBILE HOME. Improper installation or use of this heater can cause:
1.Damage to the heater from overheating.
2.Hazardous temperatures to develope on combustible materials adjacent to the heater, chimney connector or chimney.
3.Possible hazardous accumulation of coal gases within the heater.
4.Release of hazardous gas into the dwelling.
CAC | 851396 B1 |
