Operating instructions

baffle by removing the set screw which secures

the baffle handle to the baffle. Remove handle

by pulling outward. Drop baffle and remove

hrough fire door. After thoroughly cleaning all

inside surfaces of boiler and baffle, check the

grate bars and fire brick lining. Replace warped

grate bars or damaged fire brick. When

reassembling the baffle, be sure the set screw

lines up with flat portion on handle rod. This flat

provides a seat for the set screw and prevents

handle rod from slipping out of the baffle when

baffle is pulled forward.

4. If wood is the main fuel used, the above

cleaning procedures may have to be done

several times during the heating season. In any

event the boiler should be inspected on regular

basis to check for accumulation of soot or

creosote.

5. During the summer months, it is advisable to

open the fire door and ash pit door slightly to

allow air to circulate through the boiler to

prevent condensation and resulting in corrosion

on the inside surfaces of the boiler. Cleaning the

boiler immediately after the heating season

along with air circulation aids greatly in reducing

the tendency for corrosion to develop.

Chimney Fire

1. A chimney fire can be very frightening although

in many cases it will sound much worse than it

really is due to the loud roar and flying sparks. If

ou should have a chimney fire, call the Fire

Department immediately. Then while waiting for

he arrival of fire fighters, the fire can usually be

controlled and possibly extinguished by

dumping a large quantity of coarse salt on the

fire in the boiler. Be sure to close the fire door, ash

pit door and draft door to exclude the air from

the chimney flue. If possible, avoid introducing

water into the chimney itself. The water could

damage the relatively brittle heated flue liner.