Wood Master 3300 Installation, Operating And Maintenance Manual - Baffle Bypass Ash Removal
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Woodmaster Owner’s Manual
August 2012
Woody
Maintenance
Creosote -- Formation and need for removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the
flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least
twice monthly during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be
removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
BOILER TREATMENT:
It is very important to drain and flush your furnace each spring. To drain furnace -- open drain valve and let furnace empty completely.
To flush -- leave drain valve open and close pump valve. Add water to furnace through the return lines. Let flush for several minutes.
Close drain valve and open pump valve. Refill furnace and treat water
right away
.
Leaving your furnace empty exposes the water jacket to oxygen which will shorten the life of your furnace. If your system has anti-
freeze, you do not need to drain it. However you should then test your water annually. For water sampling contact your dealer.
Annual WoodMaster Maintenance
PROTECT your fire chamber by placing the chimney cap over the chimney during the off-season, inspect all silicone caulking and
make sure it has a good seal so moisture can’t enter furnace. If you have an ash auger, remove it, clean out all ashes and scrape excess
creosote from the fire chamber surface. Reinstall the ash auger. Moisture combined with ashes will eat through metal in a very short
time.
CAUTION!!!
Warranty does not cover ash corrosion! Neglecting to clean your furnace or cover the chimney,
when not in use, will void your warranty. When the furnace is in use , be sure that you maintain a
good ash rotation. This should be done weekly.
If you are using a spark arrester or a chimney cap, you will need to provide your furnace with a little more maintenance. It is very
important that you keep these areas free of any creosote build up at all times. Failure to do this will cause harm to the roof of your
furnace.
Caution!!
Use of a Spark Arrester or chimney cap will require extra care and
maintenance. If you don’t maintain it properly, it may cause damage
to your roof.
Caution!!
You must fill with boiler treatment annually.
Baffle Bypass Ash Removal
(Weekly or as needed)
To ensure that your Baffle Bypass remains clear of any excessive build-up, you will need to clean it out. To effectively clean out the
Baffle Bypass you must:
1. Pull the rod back until it hits the stop.
2. Twist the rod clockwise and pull back in order to pass over the stop.
3. Slide rod in and out several to clean the Baffle Bypass.
4. Slide the rod all the way in.