SOLID FUEL SPACE HEATER Box 3637, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Model HF65R INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Operation Maintenance Installation
DEAR CUSTOMER: You have purchased what we feel is possibly the best wood burning heating system in North America today! You will find that your ARDENT ENERGY heater will operate much differently than the old fashion fire boxes of the past, offering vastly reduced creosote deposits and an extended burn time. It is in your best interest to become familiar with your ARDENT ENERGY heating system, study your Installation Manual carefully before attempting to install your heating system.
Model HF65R 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS WARNING ! THESE OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE TYPE OF FUEL Wood, any species COMBUSTION SYSTEM Down-feed progressive cross— draft design with a constant preheat secondary air system. TEMPERATURE CONTROL Manual bimetallic thermostat with optional electric wall thermostat FIREBOX LINING Firebrick 32 mm X 114 mm X 229 mm (1 1/4” X 4 1/2” X 9” ) BODY 2.6 mm, 3.
Model HF65R OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 RELOADING ARDENT ENERGY units are especially designed for controllability. With the optional thermostat kit, your house will be heated to within 1 degree Celsius of your thermostat setting. 1. Have wood on hand to load firebox. 2. Open bypass lever for 30 seconds. The following operating instruction MUST BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY for satisfactory operation. 3. Open the door SLOWLY. Allow the chimney to draw off smoke FUEL 4. Load wood.
Model HF65R 5 DRAFT CONTROL Check that it opens and closes freely. FIREBRICK Care should be taken when refueling to avoid breakage of brick. If frozen wood is burned, do not let frozen surface touch brick. Broken brick must be replaced to prevent overheating of firebox. FIG. 3 Periodically check the door seal for condition and tightness of door fit. If seal shows signs of a deteriorating condition, improper fit or signs of leakage, it should be replaced. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1.
Model HF65R RAIN CAP 6 7” DIA LISTED CHIMNEY SUITABLE FOR WOODBURNING APPLIANCES regulator should be fitted to the connector pipe. If the draft is less than .06 appropriate action should be taken to improve the draft. eg. a) insulate chimney b) move unit to eliminate horizontal section c) add to top of chimney STORM COLLAR 915 mm (36”) MIN. FLASHING If an existing chimney is to be used, it must be inspected carefully for soundness and to assure that it meets the above specifications.
Model HF65R 7 WATER HEATING COIL (MODEL SHW4) REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ARDENT ENERGY heating units are designed to heat your domestic hot water during the heating season. ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION PART # 1 1 Closer pawl 6261 The HF65 can accept one or two coils (1 per side). The coil replaces all but one of the firebrick on the side located.
Model HF65R 8 Fig. 7 NOTE: RECORD YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL # HERE FOR EASY REFERENCE WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Model HF65R 9 Model HF65R Space Heater Warranty THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardent Energy Ltd. warrants the Model HF65R space heater against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date received, with the exception of items listed hereafter in the "Exclusions" section. Ardent Energy Ltd., at its option, will replace, repair or cause to be repaired any part found to be defective upon inspection by an authorized Ardent Energy Ltd. representative. EXCLUSIONS 1.
