Wood Master 3300 Installation, Operating And Maintenance Manual - Firing The Furnace
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Woodmaster Owner’s Manual
August 2012
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Operation
Firing The Furnace
Paper and kindling should be used for starting the fire. Build a small fire, then add wood as needed. Be sure
that the pumps are circulating when firing the furnace. Once the furnace has reached 170 degrees, the furnace
is ready to be filled to capacity to operate for a 12 hour period. Load wood towards the back of the furnace for
improved efficiency. WoodMaster
recommends burning cut, split and seasoned wood. Do not overfill so that
hot coals fall out of the furnace when opening the fuel door. During periods of warmer weather, you may find
it to have creosote inside the firebox. It is important to fill the furnace only with enough wood to last a 12 to 24
hour period. After burning your furnace for a period of time, you will discover how much wood is needed per
day and what types of wood burn the best.
CAUTION!!!
Do not fire with garbage, rubber, gasoline or any oil products. Do not
use chemicals or any oil products that were listed above to start fires.
Note:
The amount of wood needed to heat your system will vary depending on many
different factors. System design, insulation values and type of wood are a few of
the contributing factors that will determine how much wood is needed.
Loading the Furnace
Before opening the fuel door pull the Bypass Baffle rod out to the first stop point to vent the furnace.
Use
caution when opening the fuel door since fire and high temperatures may be present.
When loading your furnace
the manufacturer recommends that you stack your wood lengthwise in two rows as shown below. This will
allow air from the draft fan to circulate properly creating the optimum burn environment.
Load the back of the furnace first, stacking the wood lengthwise in the fire box. After the
rear is loaded, fill the front of the furnace in the same fashion. Be mindful of the latch on
the door when you are stacking the wood in the front.