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Rural Energy Enterprises, Inc. Volume 10, Issue 2 May 2011 REE NEWS NOTES

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2011/2012 SEASON Viessmann Solar 2 Many thanks to our loyal dealers who have supported Air Conditioner 3 us throughout the year! Everyone at REE is excited about the upcoming season! Osburn 900 3 Dealers who sell the Toyotomi products were sent out Tech Notes 4 the new Early Order Plan in this mailing. If you choose to participate in this substantial savings opportunity, 4 Training your order must be received by June 1st, 2011. 5 New CD catalogs will be mailed out in early August. If you would like additional copies, the cost is $5. Con- Consumer Rebate 5 tact us if you have any questions. Once again, from all Product Orientation 6 the staff at REE, thanks for your continued support!

• Special points of interest: STATUS ON TOYOTOMI SHIPMENTS • REE will be CLOSED on Monday, May 30th in INCOMING FROM JAPAN observance of Memorial Day. We at REE are deeply saddened by the events that have taken place over • Now Available—Osburn the past few weeks in Japan. Our thoughts go out to the Japanese people Wood Stove Tent Cards who have been impacted. Toyotomi’s headquarters is in Nagoya (located and Posters. These are free south of Tokyo) and as reported the central part of the country has not been of charge to qualifying dealers. significantly impacted. All of Toyotomi’s facilities remain operational at this time; currently we do not expect any major disruptions in supply. We are monitoring the situation as conditions in Japan continue to change. We will continue to keep you apprised of the situation.

• Get your Stovemate Kettlefan before they are NOW AVAILABLE! TOYOSTOVE LASER 30’s all gone. We have received notification from the manufacturer that due to high materials cost they Increase sales by offering your customers an additional have decided to not pursue any new production at this option by stocking the Toyostove Laser 30 in a pearl time. black finish. We anticipate these stoves to sell quickly; • Don’t forget to take therefore, we recommend that you order advantage of REE’s today. CO-OP program. REE will The pearl black model is priced the same share the cost of advertis- ing. Contact Lonnie for as the current white model. complete details.

REE News Notes Page 2 VIESSMANN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS REE stocks solar system packages and accessories from Viessmann. Viessmann solar thermal collectors are designed for use in closed-loop systems, and are ideal in SHW, pool, space, process water heating and solar cooling applications. All Viessmann collectors feature a highly ef- fective selectively-coated copper absorber, high-quality construction and impact- resistant solar glass.

REE offers the Vitosol 100-F economy series flat plate collector, the Vitosol 200-F premium series flat plate collector and the Vitosol 300-T premium series heat-pipe vacuum tube collectors. You may simplify the planning and ordering of solar systems with our complete solar system packages. 100-F 200-F 300-T SOLAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HOW DOES SOLAR WORK? A solar system captures solar radiation through a solar collector. A fluid inside the collector heats up and is pumped to a where the absorbed heat is transmitted to the drinking water or heating circuit. The cooled heat transfer fluid is pumped back to the collector and the cycle is repeated. Depending on your current hot water , there are two primary ways of integrating solar hot water systems. A solar preheat system which feeds preheated hot water from a solar tank into your existing hot water tank. Or a dual-coil single-tank system where the hot water is heated by both the and the solar collector. WHAT CAN I USE IT FOR? Viessmann high-performance solar collectors are ideal for heating your domestic hot water – the hot water you use to take showers, do laundry, etc. In some cases, a solar system can be used, together with a low-temperature hot water heating system, to support your space heating load, or for pool heating. HOW MUCH CAN I USE? An efficient solar heating system will make the best use of whatever sun is available. To produce heat the sun doesn’t have to shine brightly. A parked car, for example, warms up on a cloudy day. Solar collectors work much the same. Highly efficient collectors can utilize even the smallest amount of solar radiation. Solar collectors from Viessmann are specifically designed for northern climates, and can produce enough solar energy to heat up to 70% of your annual hot water requirements * (Based on hot water requirements of an average family household with a 2-collector system package) HOW MUCH CAN I SAVE? The amount of available solar radiation is dependent on the time of year and your location. In northern climates, solar coverage can still be as high as 70%. In the summer months a high-performance solar system typically covers almost all the energy required to heat domestic hot water. A solar system can make a real difference. Not just by reducing your energy bill, but by reducing harmful CO2 greenhouse emissions as well.

Page 3 Volume 10, Issue 2 KEEP COOL WITH OUR PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM WTIH

Model: TAD-T32JW High cooling capacity: 12,000 BTU/H New double -intake hose and exhaust hose provide 20% greater cooling efficiency than a single duct unit. Tankless- is vented out exhaust duct hose. Double filtering system: Pre-filter and Charcoal Filter. Generates refreshed ionized air. Uniquely designed Remote Control with LCD dis- play and clock device can be stored on Portable Air Conditioner. Operational status is displayed by the LED colors (4 colors). Automatic, easy-to-program operation with Dealer Price—FOB Auburn, WA: $416.00 thermo control and 12-hr on/off timer. Dealer Price—FOB Anchorage, AK: $455.00 High efficiency rotary consumes less Sug. List: $650.00 energy. COMING SOON! OSBURN 900 WOOD STOVE

Osburn is proud to present its 900 model, the smallest wood stove in the Osburn range. The 900 still incorporates the features and the technology of the larger Osburn stoves. This EPA stove packs a lot of heat with style ! With an output of up to 40,000BTU/hr., this sturdy little heater will keep you warm and toasty. In spite of its size, the Osburn 900 takes an adequate log length of 17", making it an ad- mired option in the small stove market.

FEATURES: Model Number: OB00900 40,000 BTU/hr. Heating capacity: 250 to 1,000 sq.ft. 1.3 cubic foot firebox Metallic black model on legs Log length up to 17" Adjustable handle Self-cleaning glass system Dealer Price—FOB Auburn, WA: $543.60 Optimum efficiency : 82% Dealer Price—FOB Anchorage, AK: $588.90 Qualifies for the USA tax credit (USA only) Sug. List: $906.00 Page 4 Volume 10, Issue 2 TECH NOTES: PLUGGED HEAT EXCHANGER

How to tell if the heat exchanger on the BS36UFF, OM-148, or OM-180 is plugged up and needs to be cleaned (brushed) out.

Does the appliance exhibit any of the following?

1. Smell of raw fuel and exhaust inside the . 2. Exhaust smell inside the unit on fire up. 3. Exhaust outside smells of incomplete combustion. 4. High static pressure in the heat exchanger. 5. Heavy soot in the side wall termination kit, laying on ground or on the roof around chimney. 6. Rumbling when the burner is running. 7. Fuel puddling under the burner on the bottom plate of the unit. 8. Oil inside the burner top and burner throat.

A smoke test should always be done; it should have a reading of 0 smoke. A reading of trace or higher means that the unit could develop or has an issue. Here are a few things to think about.

1. Is the sidewall vent kit properly put together? (Wall mounting plate outside must say up and be to the outside, wall thickness within manufacturer’s specification) 2. Is the termination obstructed? (Alcove, fuel tank in front of flue, too close to the ground, snow drifting over termination) 3. Is the combustion air adequate? (Combustion air flex tube kinked, screen for combustion air hood plugged up) 4. Combustion blower wheels plugged? (Insulation, cotton wood dander, weeds and grasses) 5. Has the customer been running on the bottom ¼ of the fuel tank and continually running out of fuel? (Dirty main filter, sludge in fuel pipe, contaminated fuel strainer) 6. Fuel nozzle plugged? (Water in the brass desiccant will stop fuel flowing thru the nozzle or change the way it atomizes) 7. Has the fuel pump run dry several times? (Will quickly ruin the pump) 8. Are we having fuel related issues? (Contaminated fuel, Bio-fuel, fuel tank too high, leaking fittings)

When brushing out the heat exchanger be careful that you do not push the brush all the way to the bottom. I measure the brush at 13 inches and put a piece of tape or some marking on the rod. At 13 inches the brush is poking out of the baffle hole but not into the bottom insulation pad. Insulation pad on the bottom of the heat exchanger is not replaceable. You will need to replace the heat exchanger gasket part# 20476393, inspect the baffles and replace if required. REE News Notes Page 5 NEW: AIR PURIFIER WITH OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FROM TOYOTOMI HIGH CONCENTRATION OXYGEN This unit can change from normal air (concentration of oxygen: about 21%) to fresh air (including high concentration of oxygen: about 30%) by oxygen enrichment membrane. Oxygen dissolves in oxygen enrichment membrane faster than nitrogen molecule. This unit is operative as oxygen charger by oxygen generation mode. FOUR (4) LAYER FILTERS HEPA Type filter collection rate: 98% Ginkgo biloba extract filter Eliminates more than 99% of and con- tained in the air. deodorizing filter Deodorizing efficiency: Approx. 90% Mildew proof pre-filter Eliminates dust. They collect , dust, dust mites, , Model ETK-S50DX smoke spores and most bacteria. GENERATES MINUS Dealer Price: $149.00 Generates about 30,000 – 50,000 pcs. / cc Suggested List: $213.00 of Minus Ion

ODOR AND DUST SENSORS Control operation mode and air flow automatically WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL AUTO-OFF TIMER (1-2-4 hrs) CONSUMER REBATE UPDATE

REE is extending the popular rebate program for the 2011/2012 season. Rebates are offered for Toyotomi direct-vent space heaters and hot water heaters. Rebate applies to units purchased by end users at the retail level from REE authorized dealers. Rebates will not be issued to contractors, housing authorities, or dealers. Page 6 Volume 10, Issue 2 Rural Energy Enterprises, Inc. STAY CONNECTED WITH REE 6637 Arctic Spur Road

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