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WARM AIR FURNACE *FOR PARALLEL INSTALLATION WITH EXISTING FORCED AIR-GAS OR OIL FIRED FURNACE. *FOR INSTALLATION AS A CENTRAL FURNACE *THE 1537G CLAYTON FURNACE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR U.S. INSTALLATIONS ONLY. CAUTION: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CARE- FULLY BEFORE STARTING THE...
CONGRATULATIONS! You've purchased one of America's Finest Wood and Coal Burning Furnaces. By heating with wood and coal you're helping CONSERVE AMERICA'S ENERGY! Wood is our Renewable Energy Resource. preserve our wood supply. Plant at least one tree each year. Future generations will thank you.
CAUTION LABELS Your Furnace has the following labels. Read and Obey all labels. DANGER: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DO NOT burn garbage, gasoline, drain oil, or other flammable liquids. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT operate with fire draft exceeding .06 inches w.c. DO NOT operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open.
RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Read these rules and the instructions carefully. Failure to follow them will cause a hazard that could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. 1. Check your local codes. The installation must comply with their rulings. 2.
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HOW THE FURNACE FUNCTIONS Your CLAYTON Furnace is designed to be a supplemental or central heating source for your home. This Solid Fuel Furnace may be installed in conjunction with a properly operating central furnace that is listed or cer- tified in accordance with nationally nized safety standards and equipped with the required controls and other safety features...
LOCATING THE FURNACE 1. The furnace should be located in the same room as the central system and as close as possible, but not closer than 9". There should be no wall between the furnace and the warm air outlet duct that is connected directly to the warm air outlet plenum of the central furnace.
CHIMNEY CONNECTION MASONRY CHIMNEY Before using an existing masonry chimney, clean the chimney and inspect the flue liner to be sure it is safe to use. Make repairs before attaching the furnace. See page 4, item 5. Look at Fig. 4. The connector pipe and fittings you will need to connect directly to a masonry chimney are shown.
RULES FOR CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION 1. The crimped end of the chimney connector fits inside the furnace flue collar. Install additional chim- ney connectors and elbow with the CRIMPED END TOWARD THE FURNACE. condensation in the flue to run back into the furnace. Use 6"...
Check operation of shaker grates with grate handle before operating furnace. Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Honeywell FAN/LIMIT CONTROL 4" ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX BLOWER ASSEMBLY CLIP NUTS (DO NOT USE CLIP NUT GASKET ON UPPER CENTER HOLE) (MODEL 1537G- 2 BLOWERS) Fig. 10...
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LOAD BREAK OFF LINE JUMPER FOR LOW VOLTAGE Honeywell LIMIT SWITCH GROUND VAC, BLOWER MOTOR IMPORTANT: POWER SUPPLY WIRING MUST NOT BE LESS THAN 90 CENTIGRADE. LOAD FAN "OFF" LIMIT INDICATOR LINE ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX BLOWER MOTOR LIMIT INDICATOR FAN "ON" INDICATOR WIRE COLOR CODE G- GREEN- GROUND...
INSTALLATION Please see all methods of Installation in Appendix at the rear of this booklet. This is a furnace, not a free standing stove. You must direct heated air from 8" outlets away from the furnace, or it will not function properly. 1.
Figure 12 6" MIN. 18" MIN. PLENUM TO GAS/OIL/ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER AND COMBUSTION FAN OF SOLID FUEL UNIT POWER SUPPLY GAS/OIL/ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY JUNCTION BOX FURNACE BLOWER MOTOR OWER Operation after loss of power-- 1. Remove filter if provided 2. Do not expect to keep home at normal temperatures. 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL, Model 1537G A) Egg size (1-3/16" or larger) bituminous coal for residential furnaces, or any of the specially packed fireplace coals can be used. Coal with a low ash content (2% to 6%) is recommended. B) Hardwood, 18" to 26" should be split and air dried (seasoned) for 6 months.
SERVICE HINTS Do not expect a furnace to draw. It is the chimney that creates the draft. Smoke spillage into the house or excessive build-up of water or creosote in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly. Correct the problem before using furnace.
PARTS LIST MODEL 1537G (SEE DIAGRAM, PAGE 16) P A R T # DESCRIPTION 68215 FIREBOX WELDMENT 40246 FLUE COLLAR 88032 FLUE COLLAR GASKET 23458 CABINET BOTTOM 40258 BACK LINER 40256 SHAKER FRAME 40257 SHAKER GRATE 89066 FIREBRICK 40269 FRONT LINER 68218 ASH DOOR ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES DOOR &...
APPENDIX INSTALLATION A COLD AIR RETURN FILTER BOX (U.S. ONLY) EXISTING FURNACE SOLID FUEL FURNACE TO EXISTING DUCT WORK WARM AIR...
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INSTALLATION B PLENUM COLLECTOR BOX COLD AIR RETURN FILTER BOX INSTALLATION C PLENUM ELBOW COLD AIR RETURN PLENUM TOP (OPTIONAL) FILTER BOX (U.S. ONLY) TO EXISTING DUCT WORK WARM AIR EXISTING FURNACE SOLID FUEL FURNACE (U.S. ONLY) TO EXISTING DUCT WORK WARM AIR EXISTING FURNACE...
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DUCT WORK 2" MINIMUM CLEARANCE ANTI-BACKDRAFT FLAPPER SOLID FUEL FURNACE DUCT WORK 2" MINIMUM CLEARANCE SOLID FUEL FURNACE INSTALLATION D (U.S. ONLY) COLD AIR RETURN INSTALLATION E (U.S. ONLY) COLD AIR RETURN 11 PCS (OPTIONAL PLENUM FAN CONTROL LOCATION) FURNACE PLENUM EXISTING FURNACE BAFFLE FURNACE PLENUM...
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DUCT WORK 2" MINIMUM CLEARANCE SOLID FUEL FURNACE DUCT WORK 2" MINIMUM CLEARANCE CENTRAL FURNACE INSTALLATION SOLID FUEL FURNACE INSTALLATION F COLD AIR RETURN INSTALLATION G FURNACE PLENUM EXISTING FURNACE COLD AIR RETURN TO FILTER BOX...
SOLID FUEL FURNACE INSTALLATION H EXISTING OIL, ELECTRIC OR GAS FURNACE SOLID FUEL FURNACE (TOP VIEW) 2" MINIMUM CLEARANCE (FRONT VIEW) EXISTING OIL, ELECTRIC OR GAS FURNACE...
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS FOR WARM AIR FURNACE LIST OF PROBLEMS 1. Smoking when feed door is open. 2. Furnace does not heat. 3. Blower Does not run. 4. No air from registers- fan running. 5. Air from Registers is not hot 6.