SOLID FUEL SPACE HEATER Box 3637, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Model HF85R INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Operation Maintenance Installation
DEAR CUSTOMER: You have purchased what we feel is possibly the best wood burning heating system in North America today! You will find that your ARDENT ENERGY heater will operate much differently than the old fashioned fire boxes of the past, offering vastly reduced creosote deposits and an extended burn time. It is in your best interest to become familiar with your ARDENT ENERGY heating system. Study your Installation Manual carefully before attempting to install your heating system.
Model HF85R 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS WARNING ! THESE OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE TYPE OF FUEL Wood, any species COMBUSTION SYSTEM Down-feed progressive crossdraft design with a constant preheat secondary air system. TEMPERATURE CONTROL Manual bimetallic thermostat with optional electric wall thermostat FIREBOX LINING Firebrick 32 mm X 114 mm X 229 mm (1 1/4” X 4 1/2” X 9” ) BODY 2.6 mm, 3.
Model HF85R OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ARDENT ENERGY units are especially designed for controllability. With the optional thermostat kit, your house will be heated to within 1 degree Celsius of your thermostat setting. The following operating instruction MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY for satisfactory operation. FUEL Do not burn any fuel but wood. Do not burn driftwood. Salt corrosion is not covered under warranty. Wood should be dry, however green wood can be burned.
Model HF85R 5 DRAFT CONTROL Check that it opens and closes freely. FIREBRICK Care should be taken when refueling to avoid breakage of brick. If frozen wood is burned, do not let frozen surface touch brick. Broken brick must be replaced to prevent overheating of firebox. Periodically check the door seal for condition and tightness of door fit. If seal shows signs of a deteriorating condition, improper fit or signs of leakage, it should be replaced. FIG. 3 3.
Model HF85R 6 regulator should be fitted to the connector pipe. If the draft is less than .06 appropriate action should be taken to improve the draft. RAIN CAP eg. STORM COLLAR 915 mm (36”) MINIMUM a) insulate chimney b) move unit to eliminate horizontal section c) add to top of chimney If an existing chimney is to be used, it must be inspected carefully for soundness and to assure that it meets the above specifications. FLASHING CEILING SHIELD 8” DIA.
Model HF85R 7 WATER HEATING COIL (MODEL SHW4) ARDENT ENERGY heating units are designed to heat your domestic hot water during the heating season. The HF85R can accept one or two coils (1 per side). The coil replaces all but one of the firebrick on the side located.
Model HF85R 8 12 2 21 15 20 1 13 5 16 6 11 14 3 7 22 8 4 10 9 Fig. 7 NOTE: RECORD YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL # HERE FOR EASY REFERENCE WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Model HF85R 9 Model HF85R Space Heater Warranty THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardent Energy Ltd. warrants the Model HF85R space heater against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date received, with the exception of items listed hereafter in the "Exclusions" section. Ardent Energy Ltd., at its option, will replace, repair or cause to be repaired any part found to be defective upon inspection by an authorized Ardent Energy Ltd. representative. EXCLUSIONS 1.
