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Is there a CSA# on the garn?

Last post 01-05-2010 5:37 PM by Doug Bassett. 5 replies.
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  • 09-04-2009 8:33 AM

    Is there a CSA# on the garn?

    Hi,

    I'm new here, I'm hopping to get a Garn to place in the basement (all cement around, 9' ceiling steel cement/deck).

    If there is a CSA # I will drop in down in the basement garage, which is attach to the house.

     I'm in NB Canada

     Any help/suggestion would be great.

    Richard

  • 09-04-2009 12:43 PM In reply to

    Re: Is there a CSA# on the garn?

     From the Garn owners manual:

     

    Tested to ANSI/UL  -391. UL 726 and CSA B366.1  -M91-CAN/CSA REPORT No.632-600901- April 17, 1986

     

    That date should give you a clue as to how long Garn has been trying to do it right. :)

  • 09-04-2009 6:08 PM In reply to

    Re: Is there a CSA# on the garn?

    Thanks Steve, you been more than helpful on this site.

     Do you see any concern with my project, once I drop it in the basement, there's no way out.

     For Service, how much room minimum to access all area?

     Thanks again,

    Richard

  • 09-04-2009 7:38 PM In reply to

    Re: Is there a CSA# on the garn?

     Aside from the fact that I have never seen one installed inside a dwelling...............It is rated for indoor use. That being said you should keep in mind that all the things associated with burning wood will be in your house. While the Garn let's VERY little smoke escape from the door when open, you will probably experience a trace of oder if it has a good fire in it and you open the door. I would advise that you try to keep your loads on the smaller side to eliminate "puffing" when overloaded or using very dry wood. I have seen some smoke emitted from around the door under those conditions. You would also probably feel it in the house. I walked into a Garn Barn once containing two recently fired 2000's that were stuffed full of wood. The inhale exhale of the units was literally moving a 12'x14'overhead garage door back and forth in the track. I could feel the pressure change in my ears. Some extra precautions when cleaning the flue tubes will also be in order along with the need to insulate it very well. A Garn makes a very effective radiator when it's not wrapped up tight.

    Aside from that, I can't think of a safer unit to have in a house. Clearances should be at least 5 feet in front for loading and 1-1/2 to 2 feet in back for access to the intake/exhaust and piping present there. Clearance on the sides can be as little as two inches from combustible material. Now, one thing to consider is access to the anode rods on the top. They are over 3' long and drop vertically into the top of the tank. Personally I don't think there would be a problem with inserting them through one of the tappings in the front of the unit but when it comes time to pull them out you'll want to get creative with a shop vac and pull a vacuum on the tank to keep the water in when you unthread the rod to inspect it. Not saying it can't be done but it will raise the level of difficulty to put it mildly.  This sounds like something you really want to think through because once it's in there, you are definitely committed.

  • 01-02-2010 3:24 PM In reply to

    Re: Is there a CSA# on the garn?

    hi, these anodes, what are they comprized of and could they be modified to be reassembled as a chain or some material flexible so they can still be installed on the top as they should be. my plan is also to do an indoor installation, closed off garage raised ranch style.

  • 01-05-2010 5:37 PM In reply to

    Re: Is there a CSA# on the garn?

     

    Why would you need the anode rods that flexible? I'm guessing you have close ceiling height.  You can bend these anode rods before installing into boiler and straighten them out as you install them. I have a 2000 Garn and have a 8'6" ceiling clearance, and have no problem with the anode rods.
    Doug Bassett
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