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Dual Fuel Models CL 4030 CL 5036 CL 6048 CL 7260 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...
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20502 160th Street Greenbush, MN 56726 www.CentralBoiler.com The Central Boiler Classic Dual Fuel models models CL 4030, CL 5036, CL 6048 and CL 7260 are OMNI tested and listed. French Owner's Manual and decal set available upon request from your dealer.
INTRODUCTION Foreword Labeling and Terminology The outdoor furnace and this owner's manual use the This manual and the accompanying gas or fuel oil burner Operator's Manual (if the furnace is supplied with a following terms and symbols to bring attention to the burner) are to be used as a guideline for installation, presence of hazards of various risk levels and important operation, and maintenance of the Classic Dual Fuel...
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION The information contained on pages 5-6 appears throughout this manual. Be sure to read carefully and understand these precautions before, during and after the installation, operation and maintenance of the outdoor furnace. CAUTION WARNING This outdoor furnace is not intended to be the only Allow the outdoor furnace to thoroughly cool and source of heat.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION The information contained on pages 5-6 appears throughout this manual. Be sure to read carefully and understand these precautions before, during and after the installation, operation and maintenance of the outdoor furnace. WARNING NOTE: Chloride or sulfurous gases can be generated if plastic or rubber is burned and will Maintain the following clearances from mix with the moisture from the wood and form...
In higher populated areas, extend the chimney to a owner's manual. height above the roofs of surrounding buildings. Use Central Boiler Chimney Extensions when extending the If any installation questions arise that cannot be chimney. Each extension section must be secured at the...
Fig. 3 The installation of a spark arrester is recommended, Fig. 4 particularly where there are dry conditions or where there is combustible material near the unit, unless the installation of a spark arrester is prohibited by local requirements. Use common sense to avoid potential fires, including exercising caution when disposing of ashes, cleaning and refueling.
To prevent potential problems, do not water well. use propylene glycol that is premixed with unknown inhibitors. Central Boiler Corrosion Inhibitor Plus (p/n Shut-Off Valves Shut-off valves must be installed on each hot supply 1650) is compatible with straight propylene glycol. It is...
Before digging, be sure to call for utility locator lines from the outdoor furnace to where the supply and service. return lines will connect to the existing heating system. Central Boiler recommends using the ThermoPEX ® The trench depth for ThermoPEX should be between piping system.
Standard for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, ANSI/ASME CSD-1. Each optional burner is accompanied by Central Boiler instructions and the manufacturer's instructions which provide the information for proper installation, setup, adjustment and service.
Access to Ports on Outdoor Furnace 3- Pump Configuration (Taco 007) The upper ports are the hot supply outlets and the lower Fig. 10 ports are the return inlets. This configuration allows for mounting the circulation pumps on the outdoor furnace. Fig.
NOTE: For additional thermostatic valves, or heat emitter(s). for 1-1/4" thermostatic valves, contact your authorized Central Boiler dealer. It is recommended that the water temperature setpoint of the furnace be set to 185˚F (85˚C) to decrease the NOTE:...
Purging Air from the System - Manual Air WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Bleeders WARNING Manual air bleeders may be installed in the high points DO NOT disable or remove any safety reliefs or of the water lines where air may get trapped and cause controls.
• The lower fitting is the inlet/hot supply from the EXISTING FORCED AIR INSTALLATION outdoor furnace and the top fitting is the outlet/ When the Classic Dual Fuel Outdoor Wood Furnace return back to the outdoor furnace. is installed in conjunction with an existing forced air system, a water-to-air heat exchanger is mounted in the •...
2. An alternative method is to install a line voltage Thermostatic Controls thermostat to control the blower on the forced air There are several methods for installing thermostatic controls for this type of installation. furnace. In this installation, a 120-volt line is run from the thermostat to the forced air furnace.
Models with side panels offer three sets of supply and HEATING MULTIPLE ZONES OR BUILDINGS return ports (for up to three zones or buildings, without A single pump and manifold may be used to heat more than one zone as long as the return water can be the need for manifolds) for mounting of up to three maintained above 150°F.
If the existing heating system is marginal or designed HYDRONIC INSTALLATIONS to operate with water temperatures above 165°F, there NOTE: It is recommended that the circulation are alternative installation procedures that will make pump in all hydronic systems be located in the the existing system work very well with the outdoor hot supply line, not in the return line (see Fig.
The addition of a wraparound pump with a water-to- Pressurized Water System Installations water heat exchanger (see Fig. 29) may increase heat Water-to-Water Heat Transfer System transfer by allowing circulation continuously through To keep the existing system pressurized, a plate the existing boiler and heat exchanger.
It is very important to eliminate all air and water leaks Vented System Installation The Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace may be connected (valve packings, bleeders, etc.) and purge all air from the existing system. directly into an existing hot water system, changing it to an atmospheric vented system.
Fig. 31 and 32 illustrate direct circulation baseboard Direct Circulation Baseboard Installation installation examples. Baseboard heaters, as either the main source of heat or as supplements to forced-air or boiler applications are easily plumbed into the water lines from the outdoor furnace.
WARNING Pool and/or Hot Tub Heating Valves should be installed so the heat exchanger can be Do not use automotive or ethylene glycol isolated and bypassed when shock-treating or adding antifreeze in an outdoor furnace connected to chemicals to a pool or hot tub (Fig. 38). Incorrect a swimming pool heat exchanger as a damaged chemical concentrations can cause rapid corrosion to heat exchanger may cause severe personal...
4. Cover Supply and Return Lines. Backfill the FINALIZING THE INSTALLATION Before firing the outdoor furnace for the first time, trench for the supply and return lines. Enclose the perform the following important steps: area where the supply and return lines enter the outdoor furnace.
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12. Refer to Firing the Outdoor Furnace to start the NOTE: Be sure to fill the outdoor furnace with outdoor furnace. Cycle the furnace several times water of good quality (softened water, if possible). to ensure proper operation. Do a functional test of See Water Quality and Maintenance section.
SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 41 • Increased moisture in the firebox can result in Wood Selection and Preparation corrosion. For the best results, it is best to burn seasoned split wood. However, it may be possible to burn some unsplit •...
A reading of 212°F or above indicates either a low-water FIRING THE FURNACE condition or a malfunctioning temperature controller NOTE: Before firing the outdoor furnace for or snap disc (unless the door is open or not sealing the first time, make sure the proper amount of properly).
Fig. 43 Fig. 44 WARNING When adding wood to the firebox, be careful not to get pinched between the wood and the door frame or any part of the outdoor furnace. Use extreme care with large pieces of wood that may be difficult to handle.
Central Boiler. For specific operating instructions PELLETS/CORN position. not included in this manual, refer to those instructions. A safety interlock switch is built into the firebox door...
CAUTION 3-4. Stir Ash Stir the ashes in the firebox and pull them forward Use only genuine Central Boiler Parts and to prevent the ashes from sealing in moisture on the Accessories if it ever becomes necessary to bottom and along the edges. It is especially important to replace any component of the outdoor furnace.
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4. Inspect the door casting and heat shields. If the door WARNING casting is not cracked through or broken, allowing When cleaning the outdoor furnace, be careful not air to leak in, the door casting should not need to to spill any hot ash outside of the noncombustible be replaced.
An important part of furnace maintenance is controlling the quality of the water in the furnace. Central Boiler outdoor furnace may be filled with this water. supplies a pH tape and a nitrite test kit with each new 4.
3. Dip the pH test strip from the test kit in the water CAUTION sample. Shake excess water off the test strip. Completely clean out the firebox before draining Compare the color of the test strip to the chart water from the outdoor furnace. provided to determine pH level.
POST HEATING SEASON MAINTENANCE Fig. 47 The water should be left in the outdoor furnace if the outdoor furnace is not being used for an extended period of time. Check pH and nitrite levels as described in the Water Quality and Maintenance section. 1.
Labor is not covered. Make sure the firebox door seal rope is not stretched NOTE: Use only genuine Central Boiler parts as it is pressed into the corners. Force the firebox and accessories if it ever becomes necessary to door seal rope out to fill in the corners as shown in replace any component on the outdoor furnace.
• To test the solenoid with a multimeter, turn the 4. While supporting the solenoid with your hand, Power Disconnect Switch to the OFF position and remove the top two solenoid mounting screws and refer to Testing Solenoid. loosen the bottom two. •...
WARNING TESTING WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1. Disconnect the electrical power at the main power Do not attempt service inside the electrical source to the outdoor furnace; then open the control control panel without first disconnecting the panel door. Remove the screws securing the access electrical power at the main power source.
If this condition is suspected, power to the pump. Close valves at the pump. contact your Central Boiler dealer. Disassemble the pump and try to turn the pump shaft. If the shaft is stuck, replace the pump cartridge.
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Corrosion Inhibitor Plus™ (p/n 1650) and fresh water. CONTACT A QUALIFIED CENTRAL BOILER DEALER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE OR TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE CALL. Section 5 - Troubleshooting...
SECTION 6 – GENERAL INFORMATION Make note of these precautionary statements also found on the furnace. NOTICE Ensure firebox draft is a minimum of -.02" water column in all modes of operation. When using the fuel oil option, for proper operation use either #1 or #2 fuel oil of the proper viscosity for the ambient temperature of the power burner.
Central Boiler is not liable for damage or repairs required as a consequence of faulty installations or applications by others or any event of force majeure. Central Boiler is not liable for incidents or accidents which can be prevented by the owner or that occur from the operation of the outdoor furnace. A backup heating system should be in place to prevent damage in case of failure to refuel the outdoor furnace or mechanical failure of the outdoor furnace or system occurs.