Specifications
EKO BOILER MANUAL
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Boiler Operation
• Please read the section about maintaining the boiler in the summer months carefully. Failure to
protect your boiler from condensation during the warmer months can result in damage and voiding
of your warranty. (See page 22)
• The section about operating the boiler in the event of a power failure is important for the safety of
the boiler itself as well as ensuring that you have heat during a power failure. (See page 13)
• CAUTION: Do not use any ammable liquid (gasoline, lighter uid, etc.) to help start or maintain a
re in your boiler as this can result in serious injury and property damage.
• CAUTION: Do not burn Garbage, Gasoline, Naphtha, Engine Oil, or other inappropriate materials.
• Be sure to keep all combustibles outside of the re clearances as specied. (See page 8)
• Make sure that the nozzle does not become plugged with ash.
• See table of set up values for draft requirements during operation. (See page 18)
Wood Fuel Considerations
Dry rewood wood is the recommended fuel source for the EKO boiler. The optimum moisture con-
tent of the wood used to fuel the boiler should be between 15% and 20%. Hardwoods such as beech,
oak, maple, hickory, etc. are best. While it is possible to burn dry softwood such as pine, spruce, r,
hemlock, etc., they will burn faster and require more frequent loading of the boiler than hardwood.
The best way to determine wood moisture content is with a moisture meter. As a general rule, hard-
wood cut, split and stacked for
one year under cover is usually
ready for burning in an EKO
boiler. Wood properly stored for
two years is best. The manu-
facturer and distributor cannot
be responsible for problems
related to using wood that is
not adequately dry or dense.
The length of the wood pieces
should be at least two inches
shorter than the depth of the
rebox.
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Warning !
Please read the following items.
Wood Moisture Content