Econoburn EBW SERIES Operator's Manual - page 15
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Prior to installation of your Boiler, the installer MUST test for negative air pressure at the location
where the ECONOBURN
TM
Wood-Fired Boiler is to be installed. If needed, outdoor air may be
provided by the creation of two (2) permanent openings which communicate directly or by duct with the
outdoors. Any air openings, if needed, must be constructed at the time of installation by the installation
professional.
WARNING:
If the ECONOBURN
TM
Wood-Fired Boiler does not draw air steadily, the Boiler may
experience smoke roll-out, burn poorly, or back-drafts might occur, whether or not there is combustion
occurring.
NOTE:
Outside combustion air supply may be necessary if fans are installed in the same room where
the Boiler is to be installed, or if the house is equipped with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight-fitting
windows, and/or has any powered devices that exhaust house air. Excessive condensation on
windows in the winter is also an indication that negative air pressure may exist in the structure.
Negative air pressure is also likely to exist where a ventilation system has been installed in the
structure.
CLEANING CREOSOTE BUILD-UP
Creosote is a flammable and corrosive substance that can build up on the walls of your fireplace and
chimney. Creosote is formed when unburned wood particles, fly ash and other volatile gases combine
as they exit the chimney.
If there’s a poor draft, these unburned particles and gases can condense
and build up on the walls of your chimney. Over time, these creosote or soot buildups can become a
danger as they can potentially result in a chimney fire.
The failure to clean and remove any existing creosote build-up could result in chimney fire, property
damage and/or personal injury. Your installation contractor should inspect the chimney for creosote
build-up before beginning installation of your Boiler. If creosote exists in the chimney, it MUST be
cleaned by a professional (e.g., chimney sweep) prior to installation of the ECONOBURN
TM
Wood-
Fired Boiler.
WARNING
THE CHIMNEY MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE OF ALL CREOSOTE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION OF THE ECONOBURNTM WOOF-FIRED BOILER. THE FAILURE TO CLEAN
AND REMOVE ANY EXISTING CREOSOTE BUILD-UP COULD RESULT IN CHIMNEY FIRE,
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.