Oil furnace instructions for guests (template)

Using the heat

• The heat is controlled by the thermostat at [Thermostat location].
• To change the temperature: [Steps, e.g. press the up or down arrow]. We find [20°C / 68°F] comfortable.
• The furnace comes on and off by itself. You may hear it start up and the vents blow warm air after a minute or two.
• Please keep vents and radiators clear of furniture and curtains.

The furnace itself

• The furnace is at [Furnace location]. You don't need to touch it.
• Please keep the area around it clear. Nothing should be stored next to it.
• The red switch at [Emergency switch location, e.g. top of the basement stairs] is the furnace's power switch. Please leave it on.

If the heat stops

• Check the thermostat is set to Heat and turned up a few degrees above the room temperature.
• Check the red emergency switch is on.
• If there's still no heat, you can press the reset button on the burner at [Reset button location] once. Please press it only once. Pressing it more can be dangerous.
• If it doesn't start, please text [Host name] at [Host phone] and we'll send someone. Backup heat: [Backup heat, e.g. space heater in the hall closet].

Safety

• Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms: [Alarm locations].
• If you smell oil, smoke or burning, or hear loud banging from the furnace, turn the red emergency switch off and text or call us.
• If a CO or smoke alarm sounds, get everyone outside and call [Local emergency number].

When you leave

• Please set the thermostat to [Checkout setting, e.g. 16°C / 60°F]. Please don't turn the heat off in winter, as pipes can freeze.