3.2 Operation and Maintenance Safety
1. Do not operate the heater if the temperature control system are not functioning.
2. If water level is low, only add water to the heater when conditions are safe to do so and the
heater water temperature is below 200 degrees F.
3. Do not perform heater maintenance until water temperature is below 100 degrees F.
4. Turn off power during maintenance.
5. Do not burn materials in this heater other than wood chips and pelletized wood. Processed or
treated woods such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, laminates and pressure
treated lumber contain chemical compounds that are harmful to the heater and environment.
6. Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire. Use only solid fuel kindling such as paper and
finely cut wood.
7. Liquid fuels are prohibited. Adding liquid fuel or oils to this heater is dangerous and can lead to
serious injury and/or damage the heater.
8. During operation do not leave burn head door or upper inspection door open or unlatched.
9. Always open the burn head or inspection door slowly. Opening either door quickly can cause a
rush of air into the heater resulting in flames exiting the burn head through the door. This is
dangerous and can lead to serious burn injuries.
10. Always use caution when opening the burn head or upper inspection door during operation.
The method is to open the door about 1 inch and wait 5 seconds before opening the door
completely.
11. Do not touch uninsulated parts of the heater during operation. Use caution when accessing the
heater through the exterior doors. Some components are very hot and may cause serious skin
burns. Skin burns can be avoided, use heat protective gloves when loading or maintaining the
heater.
12. Store ashes in a tightly covered metal container designed for this purpose. Store ash container
away from combustibles.
13. Do not dispose of ashes until allowed to cool and no embers are present. Check local bylaws
for ash disposal guidelines.
14. Do Not Burn Garbage, Gasoline, Naphtha, Engine Oil, or Other Inappropriate Materials.
15. Do not burn materials other than wood chips and pelletized wood. This heater is not an
incinerator and is not designed to burn garbage.
16. Do not manually add chips during power failure. Only operate when circulation pumps are
working to remove heat from the unit.
17. Do not tamper with or modify with the mechanical attributes or electronic controls of this heater.
Changes or modifications void the warranty and may lead to potentially unsafe operation.
18. Install smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors if unit is to be running in a building or
