Heatmaster G100 Operation And Maintenance Manual

G series epa phase 2 qualified wood furnaces

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By SteelTech., INC.
By SteelTech., INC.
Version 1
G100, G200, G400
G100, G200, G400
EPA PHASE 2 QUALIFIED WOOD FURNACES
EPA PHASE 2 QUALIFIED WOOD FURNACES
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Serial #:
UL 2523
UL 2523
CAN/CSA B366.1
CAN/CSA B366.1
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2009
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2009
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2011
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2011

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  • Page 1 G100, G200, G400 G100, G200, G400 EPA PHASE 2 QUALIFIED WOOD FURNACES EPA PHASE 2 QUALIFIED WOOD FURNACES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Model: Serial #: By SteelTech., INC. UL 2523 2009 By SteelTech., INC. UL 2523 2009 CAN/CSA B366.1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Furnace Connections Warranty & Safety Interior Connections Warranty Registration & Delivery Form Front Insert Operating The Furnace Warranty Details Filling the Furnace with Water Water Treatment & Testing Firing the Furnace Safety Precautions Loading the Furnace Furnace Installation Guide Controls &...
  • Page 5 G Series Outdoor Furnaces LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY SteelTech Inc. Warrants to the original owner of the G Series outdoor furnace that it is free from defects in workmanship and material, which could cause a leak or malfunction of the tank, and against corrosion (if the instructions in the owners manual for water treatment and maintenance are followed) for The Life of the furnace toward the purchase of a new HeatMas- ter ss furnace, in the following pro-rated schedule.
  • Page 6 G Series Outdoor Furnaces WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING Water Treatment Policy Water Treatment Policy To qualify for warranty water must be tested a minimum of once per year and water treatment added when necessary. To test the water open the boiler drain located at the bottom of the rear of the furnace until the water runs clear.
  • Page 7 G Series Outdoor Furnaces SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and understand all precautions before operating the furnace. ATTENTION : Save these instructions. Retain this manual as long as you own your ATTENTION G SERIES outdoor furnace. Carefully read and follow these directions. ATTENTION : BURN WOOD ONLY.
  • Page 8 G Series Outdoor Furnaces FURNACE INSTALLATION GUIDE FURNACE INSTALLATION GUIDE Installation should be performed by a qualified installer and will comply with all requirements of the agency having jurisdiction. Furnace Specifications G100 G200 G400 Max BTU Output 120,000 BTU/hr 232,000 BTU/hr...
  • Page 9 G Series Outdoor Furnaces FURNACE INSTALLATION GUIDE FURNACE INSTALLATION GUIDE Installation should be performed by a qualified installer and will comply with all requirements of the agency having jurisdiction. FURNACE FOUNDATION FURNACE FOUNDATION Find the footprint of the furnace in the Appendix of this manual Inspect the ground conditions that you intend to install your furnace on.
  • Page 10 UL 103 and ULC-S629 and complies with the requirements of Chapter 11 of NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Ap- pliances. The recommended chimney and adapter collar is listed below. Furnace Chimney Size G100 6” 6” G200 G400 8”...
  • Page 11 G Series Outdoor Furnaces CHIMNEY INSTALLATION CHIMNEY INSTALLATION Draft problems may occur because of incorrect chimney installation. Make sure to fol- low these simple rules to ensure proper performance and safety. The basic rule is this: the top of the chimney must clear the roof penetration point (the upper edge) by at least 3 feet and must clear anything within a 10 foot radius by at least 2 feet.
  • Page 12 G Series Outdoor Furnaces COMBUSTION AIR COMBUSTION AIR Fireplaces, other furnaces, clothes dryers, exhaust fans, and other appliances all draw air from the room in which they are located. Your G Series furnace adds to that draw, making it important to ensure there is an adequate source of fresh air to offset these demands.
  • Page 13: Furnace Connections

    G Series Outdoor Furnaces WIRING WIRING All wiring must conform to local codes. Use an electrical wire rated and approved for underground installations. This wiring can be placed in the same trench below the water lines. A qualified technician must perform the electrical portion of the installa- tion.
  • Page 14: Front Insert Interior Connections

    G Series Outdoor Furnaces BUILDING CONNECTIONS BUILDING CONNECTIONS A hole large enough to accommodate the water lines, insulation and PVC piping through the wall is important. Attention to sealing this point on both sides is also important. INTERIOR CONNECTIONS INTERIOR CONNECTIONS You may require either a water-to-water (tube and shell or plate) or a water-to-air ex- changer (rad) to transfer heat energy from the hot water your furnace has produced.
  • Page 15 G Series Outdoor Furnaces WATER WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS WATER WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS To maintain pressure in an existing boiler system while using an outdoor furnace a wa- ter-to-water heat exchanger is used. The water-to-water exchanger is installed in-line on the supply side of the existing pressurized boiler system. FLAT PLATE EXCHANGER FOR PRESSURIZED BOILER SYSTEMS FLAT PLATE EXCHANGER FOR PRESSURIZED BOILER SYSTEMS Flat plate exchanger systems that are used with pressurized systems such as in floor...
  • Page 16 G Series Outdoor Furnaces Boiler Diagram Forced Air & Domestic Water Diagram - 12 - www.heatmasterss.com...
  • Page 17 G Series Outdoor Furnaces HOT WATER DOMESTIC HOT WATER DOMESTIC Flat plate exchanger systems used to pre heat domestic water tanks are generally more reactive to hot water demands then tube and shell systems. However tube and shell ex- changers hold up better when hard water is present. FORCED AIR FURNACE (WATER AIR EXCHANGER) FORCED AIR FURNACE (WATER...
  • Page 18: Operating The Furnace

    G Series Outdoor Furnaces OPERATING THE FURNACE OPERATING THE FURNACE FILLING THE FURNACE WITH WATER FILLING THE FURNACE WITH WATER Your furnace has a vent pipe that protrudes through the roof which is used to fill the furnace with water. CAUTION: Do not fire furnace until it is filled with water.
  • Page 19: Loading The Furnace

    CONTROLS AND SAFETY DEVICES CONTROLS AND SAFETY DEVICES Furnace Control - Your Heatmaster ss G SERIES furnace uses a programmable control to maintain your water temperature by using an air damper control and draft inducer fan. The control is located around the corner to the left of the firebox door and requires no user program- ming or changes.
  • Page 20: How It Works

    G Series outdoor furnaces are continuing that trend. They operate more efficiently with fewer emissions than other outdoor furnaces. The Heatmaster ss G Se- ries wood furnaces use up to 50% less wood to create the same heat.
  • Page 21: Operating A Gasification Furnace

    G Series Outdoor Furnaces Operating a gasification furnace requires: 1. Log Sizing - For ideal operation, log siz- ing should not exceed 6” to 8” in diameter. Exceeding the recommended sizing will re- sult in doming (which only allows for the bot- tom and/or inside core of the log to burn) or bridging (the wood “hangs up”...
  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    G Series Outdoor Furnaces CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE To obtain the high levels of performance of your furnace, certain maintenance proce- dures are required periodically . On a daily basis you need to: Ensure that all doors are closed and sealing properly. Adjust if necessary Check for creosote buildup in firebox and lower combustion chamber Check water level.
  • Page 23 G Series Outdoor Furnaces CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE All covers and guards must in place at all times, except for maintenance or service. Care for the exterior of your furnace is minimal. The user must wash and remove ash and creosote regularly.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    G Series Outdoor Furnaces TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If the furnace is running but fails to bring water up to temperature: 1. Check fire. 2. Check fan for operation. 3. Check that the damper is open to allow air injection. 4. Check if the furnace is properly gasifying by opening the bottom door to the Lower Com- bustion chamber.
  • Page 25 G Series Outdoor Furnaces TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a power failure: 1. Open all flow-check and zone valves in the system. Depending on the system design, this may allow convective circulation. NOTE: This does not apply to gravity systems, as they have no flow-check valves and will continue to operate normally without electricity.
  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

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  • Page 27: Cautionary Markings

    G Series Outdoor Furnaces CAUTIONARY MARKINGS CAUTIONARY MARKINGS www.heatmasterss.com - 23 -...
  • Page 28: Furnace Footprint

    G Series Outdoor Furnaces G100 FOOTPRINT www.heatmasterss.com - 24 -...
  • Page 29 G Series Outdoor Furnaces G200 FOOTPRINT www.heatmasterss.com - 25 -...
  • Page 30 G Series Outdoor Furnaces G400 FOOTPRINT www.heatmasterss.com - 26 -...
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