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because if the ash pan is allowed to remain inside the furnace during operation, it will become dangerously hot to touch, block
the ow of air under the grates and reduce the efciency of the furnace.
Remove the ashes from your Shelter Furnace at least once a day, or as often as necessary to ensure the ashes do not accumulate
to the height of the grates. If ash build-up occurs at grate level, it will cause premature failure of the grate system, voiding the warranty
on the grates. Unacceptably high temperatures will result because the ashes have restricted the ow of cooling air beneath the grates.
This ow of air was designed to not only cool the grates, but to also provide warmed air for better combustion. If the ash level is
improperly maintained the rebox will be starved of combustion air, greatly reducing the efciency and heat output of your
Shelter Furnace.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACES. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. DO NOT TOUCH DURING OPERATION.
Draft Blower:
The draft blower plays an important role in the operation of your Shelter Furnace. When the wall thermostat calls for heat, the draft motor
turns on and supplies fresh air into the rebox producing a hotter re, which in turns provides more heat in the heat chamber. The heat is
then sent through the duct system throughout your home. When the wall thermostat temperature is met, the draft blower shuts off until the
thermostat calls for heat, beginning the cycle again. Do not alter or adjust the draft blower in any manner.
Creosote Formation and Need for Removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces compounds in exhaust smoke which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooled chimney ue of a slow burning re. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely dangerous re in the chimney. The chimney connector
and the chimney should be inspected at least twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If
creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce risk of a chimney re.
Creosote Prevention:
To help reduce the formation of creosote within the ue, ALWAYS BURN DRY, SEASONED WOOD. Dry wood burns hotter,
allowing ue gases to maintain temperatures above 212°F which should reduce the quantity of creosote in the chimney. If the ue
gas temperature falls below 212°F, condensation occurs causing creosote formation and accumulation within the chimney.
As an added precaution, periodic chimney inspections are recommended during the heating season to determine if creosote formation has
occurred. For safety and efciency, it is recommended that the chimney system be inspected and cleaned prior to each heating season.
Chimney Fire Warning:
In the event of a chimney re, take the following actions immediately:
• DO NOT unplug the furnace.
• Close the ash door, the fuel door, and slide the cover on the draft motor to Power Fail setting.
• Alert entire household and prepare to evacuate if necessary.
• Call your local re department.
Power Failure:
In case of power failure, to prevent your Shelter Furnace from over-heating and causing damage to the electrical components,
do NOT add more fuel to the rebox. Remove air lter and position cover on draft motor to Power Fail setting (see diagram on pg.15).
There is no warranty on electrical components damaged due to power failure.
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ISSUES, DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE OR TO THE DEALER.
CALL 1-800-875-4788.