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Congratulations on your choice of a wood furnace from Valley Comfort. We thank you for the confidence you
have placed in us.
A word about Valley Comfort -- In 1953 when most folks were excited about getting rid of their wood burning
appliances, a determined entrepreneur, Pete Stoopnikoff, was convinced that he could make a better wood
heater. After many years of packing "too much wood", he was determined to produce a more efficient
Canadian heater. He succeeded! That's over 40 years ago and since then Valley Comfort has researched,
designed, produced and marketed an expanding line of fine products. In the late 1970's safety standards were
introduced to the industry and our products were some of the first to be approved. Today, all of our heaters and
furnaces are tested and approved to the national standards. We have built our reputation on quality and are
committed to that end when making all of our products.
This instruction booklet provides you with important instructions assuring maximum usage and service life of
your furnace. Please read this booklet thoroughly and save it for future reference. Carefully follow
instructions for installation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHTING THE FIRE
NEVER START A FIRE UNLESS THE FURNACE IS CORRECTLY INSTALLED. CHECK
THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
In a new furnace, spread 1" of sand or ashes in the bottom of the firebox to protect against high heat and to
prevent warping
Your MP80 firebox is lined with quality cast liners. Stresses inherent in the cast process must be neutralized
before you build extremely hot fires. The first fire should be small and should burn no longer than 30
minutes, gradually increasing for the next six lightings.
Turn up the thermostat to open the draft
NEVER USE FLAMMABLE FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE
On top of crumpled paper place split dry kindling and then small wood. When a small fire is established add
larger pieces of wood
Load the wood only to the bottom of the door.
The first time you light your furnace, high temperature paints will give off an odor. Open a window to ensure
adequate ventilation.
The damper will close when either the plenum temperature reaches the limit level or the room temperature
reaches the thermostat setting.
The circulation blower should cycle off and on automatically, dependent on plenum temperature.
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