Newer Kuuma Vapor-Fire 100 Owners Installation Process

[lampmfg]

I'm continually looking to improve our company processes. For owners who have gone through installation in the past year or so, what kind of information would help it go even smoother? With wood furnace sales increasing and us doing everything factory-direct, I want to be as efficient and effective as possible. I know videos have really helped, and Dale is great with people on the phone, but what topics would you like more detail on when installing? One video we plan on doing soon is attaching the blower to the furnace. We also plan on updating the manual in the future as well.

Here are our current videos https://www.youtube.com/user/Lampmfg/videos

Thanks,

Garrett Lamppa

 

[twilli91]

My VF100 shipped out today! I can report back once I start the install process. Dale has been great at taking calls and answering my questions as they come.

 

[mainer10]

Having just installed mine, you guys have done a phenomenal job laying out the installation process. Between the user guide, notes written on components, Dale being available by phone, and the videos, the average person can certainly install a Vapor Fire with relative ease. In fact, I would be inclined to add this forum as a source of information. Not only did I get turned onto the Vapor fire here, users assisted me troubleshooting my unique issue.

If I could offer one recommendation it would be taking the Youtube videos and arranging them in installation order. Take off the pallet move, move to location, hot air plenum etc.

I think what people need to really concentrate on is the duct work, which is not your responsibility, but renovating existing duct work takes a ton of planning.

 

[lampmfg]

Having just installed mine, you guys have done a phenomenal job laying out the installation process. Between the user guide, notes written on components, Dale being available by phone, and the videos, the average person can certainly install a Vapor Fire with relative ease. In fact, I would be inclined to add this forum as a source of information. Not only did I get turned onto the Vapor fire here, users assisted me troubleshooting my unique issue.

If I could offer one recommendation it would be taking the Youtube videos and arranging them in installation order. Take off the pallet move, move to location, hot air plenum etc.

I think what people need to really concentrate on is the duct work, which is not your responsibility, but renovating existing duct work takes a ton of planning.

Thanks for the feedback. It's greatly appreciated! We plan to update the manual at some point next year as well. I include links to this forum in my general e-mail for website inquiries. We appreciate all of the owners or anyone on here that helps others. Dale is a rock star...

 

[lampmfg]

I do have a furnace install playlist and updated the order. Thanks

 

[MooseBucks]

I paid my HVAC guy for the install but I’ve watched all the videos. They installed absolutely no issues from the manual.

 

[mikieb]

I just got done installing mine a week ago.... I have the return air hooked up and every thing.... it's all buttoned up for the next 20 years....

I have to say... I like the little notes taped to every thing.... every time I read one I could hear Dale's voice in my head as I read it.... kinda cheesy... but I have to say, I really liked having the notes taped to everything.

One thing to stress a little more was when you fire up the stove for the first time.... expect the whole house to be full of smoke... I did it on a warm 65 dergee day.... with all the windows open and I was just fine with it..... but, I am a single man.... If I had a women in the house.... there would have been a whole lot of squeaking.

The other thing is, the 120v part of the electric fan control has to be wired right... I cut a plug and wire off of an old washing machine to use as the plug in to the 120v wall outlet, and got the hot and neutral wires crossed and smoked the thing in the first two minutes.... I bought another one off of E-Bay for $50 and in three days had it wired right and it worked fine. (my goof)

I work in an office.... not very handy, But, I can get stuff done if I need to... I watched all the videos... read all the comments on the Hearth Form... And I got it all assembled and hooked up...

So, as far as I can say... The information and your company staff support, have the the installation for the average guy covered just perfect.

Good work men !