Outdoor Wood Gasification Furnace Owner's Manual
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OUTDOOR WOOD GASIFICATION FURNACE OWNER’S MANUAL For parts and accessories, service or repairs, call your authorized Central Boiler dealer or heating contractor. Record the information below for future reference. Model Serial Number Installation Date Dealership Name Phone Number Owner Name Save This Manual EN303-5 For Future Reference 16-APR-2015 (p/n 9000287) Central Boiler, Inc. 20502 160th Street Greenbush, MN 56726 www.CentralBoiler.com The E-Classic 1450 outdoor hydronic heater by Central Boiler complies with the applicable CE standards. The E-Classic includes two 1.2 m (4-ft) stainless steel insulated chimney sections 15 cm (6") in diameter. Use only stainless steel solid fuel chimneys specified by Central Boiler. Maximum draft is marked on nameplate. For use only with open system. Necessary Draught (mbar) 0.14 Water Content (l) 600 Exhaust Gas Temperature - maximal output (˚C) 262 Flue Pipe Diameter (mm) 152 Water Side Resistance (mbar) N/A Nominal Heat Output (kW) 44 Boiler Class Type 1 Combustion Period - wood 4 h Auxiliary Power Requirement (W) 375 Total Power (W) 1 035 Fuel Type Wood Fuel Moisture Content <35% • Installation descriptions and illustrations are provided as examples only. Specific applications will vary. • Any person(s) operating a hydronic heater must comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to local ordinances. • Improper use or failure to maintain the hydronic heater may cause nuisance conditions. The person(s) operating a hydronic heater is/are responsible for operation in a manner that does not create a public or private nuisance condition. Meeting the distance and stack height recommendations from the manufacturer and requirements in applicable local regulations may not always be adequate to prevent nuisance conditions in some areas due to terrain or other factors. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................2 Labeling and Terminology . 2 Foreword ...............................................................................................2 Tools ..................................................................................................2 Measurements...........................................................................................2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION . 3-5 SECTION 1 – OUTDOOR FURNACE INSTALLATION . 6 PLANNING THE LOCATION ....................................................................................6 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................7 Chimney Recommendations ................................................................................7 GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................8 Foundation..............................................................................................8 Potable Water . .8 Antifreeze . 8 Corrosion Inhibitor Plus™ ..................................................................................8 Shut-Off Valves ..........................................................................................9 Ground Rod Kit ..........................................................................................9 SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES ..................................................................................9 Temporary Above Ground or Winter Installations ...............................................................10 Digging the Trench . 10 Underground Electric Wire ................................................................................10 Connecting to Existing Heating System . .110 CIRCULATION PUMPS.......................................................................................11 Water Flow.............................................................................................11 Access to Ports on Outdoor Furnace . 11 Installing Circulation Pumps ...............................................................................12 Shut-Off Valves .........................................................................................13 Filters.................................................................................................13 Thermostatic Valves .....................................................................................13 Purging Air from the System - Manual Air Bleeders .............................................................15 WATER HEATER INSTALLATION...............................................................................15 EXISTING FORCED AIR INSTALLATION.........................................................................16 Thermostatic Controls ....................................................................................19 HEATING MULTIPLE ZONES ..................................................................................20 HYDRONIC INSTALLATIONS ..................................................................................21 Pressurized Boiler System Installations . 22 Water-to-Water Heat Transfer System........................................................................22 Vented System Installation ................................................................................23 Direct Circulation Baseboard Installation......................................................................24 Radiant Floor System Installations ..........................................................................25 Pool and/or Hot Tub Heating ...............................................................................28 FINALIZING THE INSTALLATION...............................................................................28 FILLING OUTDOOR FURNACE WITH WATER AND PURGING AIR....................................................29 SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . 31 Wood Selection and Preparation............................................................................31 Operating the E-Classic for Maximum Efficiency and Performance .................................................31 Importance of Properly Seasoned Wood......................................................................32 Air Flow and Maintaining the Coal Bed .......................................................................32 Ash Removal Frequency ..................................................................................32 COLD START FIRING ........................................................................................33 Cold Start Firing.........................................................................................33 ADDING HEAT LOAD . 34 LOADING WOOD ...........................................................................................34 CONTROL LOCATIONS ......................................................................................35 FIRESTAR CONTROLLER ....................................................................................35 SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE . 36 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................37 WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................44 Water Test Kits and Test Results ............................................................................44 Testing Supply Water.....................................................................................44 Corrosion Inhibitor Plus™ and Initial Treatment ................................................................44 Testing Treated Water in the Outdoor Furnace .................................................................44 System Maintenance .....................................................................................45 POST HEATING SEASON MAINTENANCE .......................................................................45 Flushing the System . .46 SECTION 4 – SERVICEABLE ITEMS . 47 FIREBOX DOOR SEAL.......................................................................................47 FIREBOX DOOR LATCH BEARING ADJUSTMENT ................................................................47 REACTION CHAMBER DOOR SEAL ............................................................................48 EXTERIOR LED LIGHTS . .48 CIRCUIT BREAKER .........................................................................................48 BYPASS DOOR ROPE . .49 SOLENOID ................................................................................................49 SECONDARY AIR CHARGE TUBE AND REFRACTORY MODULES . 50 THERMOCOUPLE . 50 SECTION 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING . 51 SECTION 6 – GENERAL INFORMATION . 58 E-CLASSIC 1450 WIRING DIAGRAM . 59 GLOSSARY................................................................................................60 DATA PLATE . .61 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . .BACK COVER INTRODUCTION Labeling and Terminology Tools The outdoor furnace and this owner's manual use the Included with each new furnace are tools that are following terms and symbols to bring attention to the invaluable for maintenance and cleaning. Use the hoe presence of hazards of various risk levels and important to clean the firebox and Reaction Chamber. The Wonder information concerning the use and maintenance of the Bar® is used for scraping the firebox and the door frame. outdoor furnace. The cleaning rod can be used to break up heavy or solidified ash in the firebox. The heat exchanger scraper DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation is used to remove fly ash and deposits from the heat which,