Heatmaster G Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

Heatmaster G Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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G
SERIES
EPA Certified Wood
Burning Furnaces
By SteelTech Inc.
Version 5
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
UL 2523-2009
CAN/CSA B366.1-2011

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  • Page 1 SERIES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL EPA Certified Wood Burning Furnaces By SteelTech Inc. UL 2523-2009 CAN/CSA B366.1-2011 Version 5...
  • Page 2 Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controls And Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 How the G Series Gasification Outdoor Furnace Works . . . . . 22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care And Maintenance .
  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    SteelTech Inc . warrants to the original owner of the repaired or replaced and will not be liable for any cost not G Series outdoor furnace that it is free from defects in authorized by a SteelTech Inc. representative. workmanship and material, which could cause a leak or SteelTech Inc .
  • Page 5: Water Treatment And Testing

    8 weeks if no email address is on active units of water treatment available to neutralize hand at HeatMaster harmful elements in your furnace water . Nitrates also act to neutralize harmful bacteria that may build-up in the You will receive a water test report outlining what must —...
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Save these instructions. Retain this manual as long as furnace or push the loading switch and slowly crack the youown your G Series outdoor furnace. Carefully read door open for at least 20 seconds before fully opening and follow these directions.
  • Page 7: Furnace Installation Guide

    CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum Clearance to Combustibles Furnace Roof to Ceiling (Indoor 6” Whether installing your G SERIES furnace inside a building Installations) or outside, the following clearances to combustibles must always be followed or damage and personal injury may Side Walls &...
  • Page 8: Furnace Foundation

    NOTE: If you are installing your water lines under an area where vehicles will cross, you should increase your depth of the trench and use a schedule pipe over your lines to reduce the pressure generated on the lines. Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 9: Indoor Installation (Smokeless Loading Option Only)

    Note: Incorrect chimney installation will void the warranty. ATTENTION: CLEANING OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER, The chimney on your G Series furnace is a stainless steel FLUE PIPE, CHIMNEY AND DRAFT INDUCER IS chimney . When installing the furnace, the chimney should...
  • Page 10: Chimney Installation

    3 ft. (0.9 m) getting too hot and possibly catching fire. minimum 2 ft. (0.6 m) Ridge Make sure to follow local building codes. minimum — 3 ft. (0.9 m) minimum Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual Chimney Chimney...
  • Page 11: Combustion Air

    Supply (to the house) are the bottom ports. they are located . Your G Series furnace adds to that — draw, making it important to ensure there is an adequate The installation of isolation valves at both ends of the —...
  • Page 12 It is also important to install air bleed valves at hight points function of the controls or rewiring the original boiler. in the system to avoid an air lock, especially if these points A wiring interconnection is permitted . The electrical Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 13: Domestic Hot Water

    SERIES system of both boilers shall be powered from a single Forced Air Furnace (Water-To-Air Exchanger) branch circuit without exceptions. The water-to-air heat exchanger must be mounted so that air blows through the fins (coils). The exchanger should be Boiler Safety mounted below the A/C coil if possible.
  • Page 14: Furnace Components

    LOADING HANDLE OPTIONAL SIGHT GLASS VIEWING PORT DRAFT INDUCER FAN PUMP PLUG IN AND MAIN POWER SWITCH COLD WATER RETURN OUTLETS LEAD IN POWER BOX HOT WATER SUPPLY OPTIONAL OUTLETS CIRCULATION PUMP FURNACE DRAIN VALVE Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 15: Operating The Furnace

    SERIES OPERATING THE FURNACE FILLING THE FURNACE WITH WATER Filling the furnace with the inline valve pushes all the air towards Your furnace has a vent pipe that protrudes through the the furnace and out of the vent . roof which is used to fill the furnace with water. Because this furnace is an open system it is normal that water CAUTION: Do not fire the furnace until it is filled with...
  • Page 16: Wood Quality

    . Unseasoned wood has a wet, fresh looking Typical moisture meter center, with lighter wood near the edges or ends which have been exposed since cutting. When firewood is very fresh, the bark will be tightly attached. Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 17: Loading The Furnace (Smokeless Loading )

    SERIES LOADING THE FURNACE - SMOKELESS LOADING HANDLE WARNING: Risk of fire flashback. Follow these instructions carefully or personal injury may result. It is always best to load your furnace when it is low on wood . DO NOT open the firebox door within 15 or more minutes of the furnace reaching temperature or when the firebox is full of wood.
  • Page 18: Loading The Furnace (Loading Switch)

    Do not store fuel or other combustible material within marked installation clearance. — Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly. — Remove ashes regularly . — CAUTION: Hot surfaces, Keep children away and do not touch during operation . Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 19: Operating A Gasification Furnace Requires

    SERIES OPERATING A GASIFICATION FURNACE REQUIRES: 1. Use seasoned wood: It is always recommended to use dry seasoned wood (15-25% moisture, seasoned 1-2 years) when operating a gasification furnace with a minimal mix of green wood. If required to burn green or wet wood, always mix with a higher ratio of dry or seasoned wood .
  • Page 20: Controls And Safety Devices

    Smokeless Loading Handle . Damage to the furnace and Furnace Control personal injury may result. Your HeatMaster G Series furnace uses a factory- Loading Switch (Base Model) programmed control to maintain your water temperature by using an air damper control and draft inducer fan.
  • Page 21 SERIES ALARM LED LIGHT COLD START FAN BREAKER BUTTON SMOKELESS LOADING HANDLE (OPTIONAL) AIR DAMPER FURNACE ON/OFF FURNACE CONTROL BUTTON DRAFT INDUCER LOADING SWITCH...
  • Page 22: How The G Series Gasification Outdoor Furnace Works

    SteelTech Inc . is proud of its reputation for producing ash that would come with it and burned at temperatures innovative outdoor heating methods and our G Series around 2000º F in the gasification chamber. This creates a outdoor furnaces are continuing that trend . They operate...
  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    SERIES CARE AND MAINTENANCE To obtain the high level of performance of your furnace, firebox out every 2-4 weeks to continue to get optimal certain maintenance procedures are required periodically. performance from your furnace . Check the fan motor and wheel for creosote buildup. On a daily basis: —...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    4. Check that the damper is open to allow air injection. — Is there wet creosote build up? If there is, inspect the bypass plate to ensure it is seated properly to seal against the flange Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 25 SERIES 5. Check if the furnace is properly gasifying by opening 3. If no obvious flow issues arise from above system the bottom door to the Lower Combustion chamber. checks, turn off pumps on each line, close ball valves A flame should be visible only for a short time after on the return lines .
  • Page 26: Electrical Troubleshooting

    . The switch has down to approximately 140° F. before it will close and power in, neutral, and power out poles . During normal Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 27 SERIES operation, there should be power at the power in and across the “L+” and “M-“ terminals . power out poles . If there is 24V DC power at the terminals but the display — If there is only power on one of the poles check to make remains blank the control is faulty and should be —...
  • Page 28 . switch. There should be continuity only when the button is depressed. If not, the button is faulty and should be replaced . Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 29: G100 And G200 Electrical Schematic

    SERIES G100 and G200 Electrical Schematic...
  • Page 30: G400 Electrical Schematic

    G400 Electrical Schematic Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 31: Instructions For Editing Control Settings

    SERIES INSTRUCTIONS FOR EDITING CONTROL SETTINGS Timer Settings To edit temperature, differential, timer and low temperature cut off settings follow these instructions: The Timer settings are designed to help keep the coal — To access the programming press the down arrow bed alive in the firebox during periods of idle.
  • Page 32 . For more information on our parts or to arrange product installation please contact your local HeatMaster dealer . Heatmaster Box 158 Winkler, Manitoba, Canada...

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