Econoburn EBW SERIES Operator's Manual - page 16
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BUILDING A NONCOMBUSTIBLE BASE AND/OR AN ELEVATED BASE
If the Boiler installation site has a combustible floor, a noncombustible floor MUST be constructed by a
professional contractor, as described in detail in the Installation Manual enclosed herewith.
For basement installation, if the existing floor is not level or if water might accumulate on the floor
around the Boiler, an
elevated
noncombustible base (such as a concrete pad) must be constructed for
your Boiler.
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS FOR BOILER OPERATION
Never refuel the boiler during a power failure. If a prolonged power failure occurs do not fire the unit
until the power supply resumes and stabilizes.
Never attempt to operate the boiler with natural draft by opening the flue gate.
During a power failure, do not refuel the Boiler, if refueled during a power failure it is possible for the
boiler to overheat causing damage to piping, and to the Boiler. Do not open the doors or damper. This
will stop the amount of oxygen to enter the burn chambers. It is recommended to let the gravity loop
handle the excess Btu’s or install a battery back-up to allow the pumps to circulate and dissipate the
excess heat.
TIPS FOR MAXIMIZING BOILER EFFICIENCY
Proper sizing and installation of your boiler by a qualified heating professional.
Burn clean hardwoods with a moisture content in the 15-25% range.
Ashes should be removed twice per week from the upper and lower chambers.
Add the proper amount of wood for the heat output required from the boiler. Short,
hot, burns
yield the highest efficiency.
The integration of thermal storage will yield the highest efficiency and gain the most
energy
from the wood.
It is advisable to install an auxiliary power supply to power the boiler during a power failure.
A gravity flow piping circuit should be installed.
BOILER OPERATING CHECKLIST
Keep area around your ECONOBURN
TM
Wood-Fired Boiler clean and clear of combustibles.
Use only wood. DO NOT burn any other combustible material, or liquid.