HP DB-102 - Manual (Page 9)

SCOTTY WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Scotty Oct-06 9
1.9 HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST
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Keep area around unit clean and clear of combustibles.
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Use only dry wood. DO NOT burn garbage, gasoline or naphtha.
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Load carefully.
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Remove ashes as directed.
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Watch for soot in smoke pipe – clean regularly.
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Clean furnace heat exchanger regularly.
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Be aware of danger due to over firing unit.
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Do not load above maximum loading level (middle of loading door) or overheating
may result.
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This unit is NOT suitable for automatic stoking.
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Load carefully. Do not slam fuel against rear or sides of firebox. This may damage
the firebox.
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Always observe the following minimum clearances to combustible materials –
Front 48” (1220 mm); one side 6” (152 mm); opposite side and rear 24” (610 mm);
and flue pipe 18” (465 mm).
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Do not store solid fuel within the above clearances or within the space required for
charging and ash removal.
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Establish a routine for storage of fuel, care of the appliance, and firing techniques.
2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLERS
Before installing this KERR SCOTTY Wood Furnace, please read the following
instruction manual carefully. This unit is designed as a freestanding or add-on central
heating furnace to provide complete central heating in medium sized well-insulated
homes. Before installing be sure unit is properly sized for the intended application.
Warranty does not cover misapplication of unit.
Applicable Standards
The KERR SCOTTY Wood Furnace must be installed in accordance with the
requirements of the National Fire Protection Association codes, the Canadian Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning Code, The National Board of Fire Underwriters, and the
CSA Standards for solid fuel burning equipment as outlined in B365. In all cases
consult your local authorities and fire insurance company for specific regulations.