Below is the Users' Guide for your HeatWave heat-powered fan.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Heat Wave heat-powered
fan! The Heat Wave is designed to offer you many years of trouble-free,
electricity-free service. And, it is backed by the best warranty
in the business; if your Heat Wave ever fails, the Thermal Engine
Corporation will repair or replace it, free of charge, for as
long as you own it.
Using Your Heat Wave
Using your Heat Wave is simple! Place the unit on a flat area
of your heating appliance. When the base of the Heat Wave has
warmed up, gently flip the fan in a counter-clockwise direction
and the fan will start. The fan’s speed will automatically
increase at higher temperatures and decrease as your stove cools.
The Heat Wave is designed to operate most efficiently between
400°F and 650°F, the normal operating temperature of
a wood stove. So always remain cognizant of the fact that the
unit may be quite hot when operating on a heating appliance.
It is best not to move your Heat Wave while it is warm, but
if you must, use extreme care handling the unit and remember
not to place the hot unit on anything that will be affected
by heat. Also note; if your Heat Wave is accidentally knocked
over, or if an object interferes with the rotation of the fan
blade, the unit will cease running until you manually restart
it.
Maintaining Your Heat Wave
Under normal use, your Heat Wave should require no maintenance.
It was designed to run quietly and efficiently whenever you
need it. However, many Heat Wave owners choose to display and
run their Heat Wave with the cover removed to admire the inner
workings of the Stirling-cycle engine. Using your Heat Wave
in this way is fine, but, with the cover removed, dirt and dust
can accumulate on the moving parts of the engine.
If you notice a decrease in your unit’s performance, you
should gently wipe the Displacer rod with a clean, lint-free
cloth and apply a very small amount of oil to the Displacer
rod, and Connecting rod bearings (See Figure 1). Use only a
high-quality, low-viscosity lubricant that does not evaporate
and does not leave a residue. (For example, a high-quality gun
or clock oil.) NEVER use WD-40 or a similar lubricant; as they
evaporate, they leave behind a sticky residue that will harm
the performance of your product. NEVER lubricate the graphite
power piston with ANY lubricant; graphite is self-lubricating,
and the addition of any outside lubricant will degrade the performance
of your Heat Wave.
NEVER adjust the unit’s linkage or any other system; these
are all set at the factory and EVERY Heat Wave is test run before
it is shipped. Making adjustments or disassembling your Heat
Wave WILL leave the unit inoperable. If you believe you have
a performance problem after cleaning and lubricating the unit
as described above, call the Thermal Engine Corporation technical
support line at (256) 694-4015, or see your included warranty
card for instructions on returning your Heat Wave to the factory
for service.
We truly hope you find tremendous utility and fun using your
Heat Wave! If you have any questions or comments, please let
us know. We would love to hear from you!
