Specifications
SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INITIAL STARTUP
To remove any remaining moisture in the refractory, a small to medium re should be main-
tained for 10 to 12 hours.
WOOD-BURNING
The ECONOBURN™ Wood-Fired Boiler will burn most solid wood fuels, however it is recom-
mended that hardwoods be used for their superior energy content. Burning dry seasoned wood is
recommended as a residual moisture content of 15-20% is required for optimal gasication com-
bustion.
Keep ring door tightly closed and check door seal condition regularly. The 10.3 oz. tube of high-
temp, silicone provided with the boiler will aid in maintaining the seal of the pressurized chambers.
WARNING: DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE
FIRE OR DURING OPERATION. DO NOT BURN DRIFTWOOD, MANU-
FACTURED LOGS, WOOD CHIPS, SAWDUST OR PELLETS. DO NOT
BURN GARBAGE, GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
WARNING: DRAFT CONTROL FAN MUST BE STOPPED, AND FLUE
DAMPER FULLY OPENED FOR AT LEAST ONE MINUTE BEFORE
OPENING THE LOADING DOOR TO REFUEL.
THIS IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLAMES
FROM THE FIRE WILL NOT ExIT THE LOADING DOOR AND HARM
THE OPERATOR.
STORAGE OF WOOD
DO NOT STORE WOOD WITHIN INSTALLATION CLEARANCES OR WITHIN
THE SPACE REQUIRED FOR CHARGING OR ASH REMOVAL.
LOAD FUEL CAREFULLY OR DAMAGE COULD RESULT. DO NOT USE AN
AUTOMATIC STOKER.
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