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FOR PARALLEL INSTALLATION WITH EXISTING FORCED AIR-GAS OR OIL FIRED FUR- NACE (U.S. ONLY) FOR INSTALLATION AS A CENTRAL FURNACE THE 1500 HOTBLAST FURNACE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR U.S. INSTALLATIONS ONLY. ALL MODELS CERTIFIED UNDER UL 391 MODELS 1300/1400 ARE ALSO CERTIFIED UNDER CAN/CSA-B366.1-M91 MODEL 1400 IS WOOD ONLY U.S.
CONGRATULATIONS! You've purchased one of America's Finest Wood and Coal Burning Furnaces. By heat- ing with wood and coal you're helping CONSERVE AMERICA'S ENERGY! Wood is our Renewable Energy Resource. Please do your part to preserve our wood supply. Plant at least one tree each year. Future generations will thank you. NOTE: YOUR UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED FURNACE INSTALLER.
Caution Labels 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 fl ammable liquids. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT operate with fi re 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 13.
It is recommended agency (one who is engaged in, and is responsible for, or is that for the most effi cient use of your HOTBLAST Furnace, thoroughly familiar with the installation and operation of the that it be fi red as much as possible in order to reduce the gas, oil, and solid fuel burning heating appliances, who is demand on your existing central heating system.
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DIMENSIONS OF FURNACE Figure 1 Model 1300 Figure 2 Models 1400/1500...
Chimney Connection MASONRY CHIMNEY Before using an existing masonry chimney, clean the chimney and inspect the fl ue liner to be sure it is safe to use. Make repairs THIMBLE before attaching the furnace. The connector pipe and fi ttings you 6"...
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Rules for Connector Pipe Installation 1. The crimped end of the chimney connector fi ts inside the furnace fl ue collar. Install additional chimney connectors and elbow with the CRIMPED END TOWARD THE FURNACE. This will NOTE: allow any condensation in the fl ue to run back into the furnace. A fl...
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CONNECTION OF CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY THROUGH A COMBUSTIBLE WALL Figure 8 shows how to connect the chimney connector of a heater to a masonry chimney through a combustible wall. There are fi ve allowable ways that a chimney connector can be connected to a masonry chimney by passing through a combustible wall.
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FIGURE 12, PART A MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCE TO BRICK AND COMBUSTIBLES IS 2 IN. MINIMUM CLEARANCES 12 IN. OF BRICK ALL AROUND CHIMNEY CONNECTOR TO HEATER FIRE CLAY LINER MINIMUM 12 IN. (5/8" MIN. WALL THICKNESS) TO COMBUSTIBLES MASONRY CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTED TO MIN.
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MINIMUM CHIMNEY CLEARANCES FROM MASONRY TO FIGURE 12, PART D SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS AND COMBUSTIBLES 2 IN. SHEET STEEL SUPPORTS MINIMUM CLEARANCE 2 IN. ALL AROUND CHIMNEY SECTION 1 IN. AIR SPACE TO CHIMNEY THIMBLE CHIMNEY LENGTH CHIMNEY CHIMNEY CONNECTOR CONNECTOR TO HEATER SOLID INSULATED, LISTED...
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9. Check operation of shaker grates with grate handle before operating furnace. 4” ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX BLOWERS SET SCREW CLIP NUTS BLOWERS GASKET (Not used in the upper center hole.) Figure 15 Figure 13a (Model 1300 has only one blower)
WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 16 NOTE: For model 1300, disregard the wiring (wires M1 & M2) of one blower motor. Wire leads from the distribution blower are usually BOTH BLACK. Makes no diff erence which leads from the motor(s) connects to the cor-...
INSTALLATION air conditioning unit. Secure heat pipe connection with supports and sheet metal screws. Please see all methods of Installation at the rear of f) Connect electrical supply in the electrical junction this booklet. box that is mounted on the back of the Furnace. See This is a furnace, not a free standing stove.
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OVER FIRING Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke. Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater Dead wood lying on the forest fl oor should be considered design specifi...
• Learn your appliance's operating characteristics to of the chimney like water over a dam, beating down obtain optimum performance the smoke. The top of the chimney should be at least 3 feet above the roof and be at least 2 feet higher than •...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS FOR WARM AIR FURNACE 1. Problem: sive amounts of unburned wood. Smoke puffs from furnace F. Slide baffl e should be pulled out prior to load door opening. Solution: 4. Problem: A. Check chimney draft. Check for blocked chimney or fl...
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT 11DIKL Draft Inducer Kit w/ Limit Swich This optional kit allows your furnace to be thermostati- cally controlled and gives the option to change the on/off times of the distribution blower(s). UFB908 Universal Filter Box When installing ANY warm air furnace, proper installation is the key and required for getting the most effi...
BULLETIN RC454 A GUIDE TO BURNING COAL IN YOUR FURNACE Furnaces that are capable of burning coal usually will burn and generally orange or yellow and produce quite a bit of both Bituminous and Anthracite coal. Anthracite is perhaps smoke. As the gases burn off the fl ames become shorter, the best coal fuel because of its long even burn time, high change color and produce less smoke.
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BULLETIN RC454 A GUIDE TO BURNING COAL IN YOUR FURNACE BANKING THE FIRE When the fi re is well established and the room is becom- ing warm, partially close the dampers. Some experiment- For extended operation, such as overnight, the fi re will ing will have to take place with each particular setting of need to be banked.
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Appendix INSTALLATION A TO EXISTING DUCT WORK COLD AIR WARM AIR RETURN EXISTING FURNACE INSTALLATION B SOLID FUEL FILTER BOX FURNACE TO EXISTING PLENUM DUCT WORK COLLECTOR WARM AIR COLD AIR RETURN EXISTING FURNACE SOLID FUEL FILTER BOX INSTALLATION C FURNACE TO EXISTING DUCT WORK...
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NAMEPLATE ATTACHED TO THE HEATER. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMA- TION AS SHOWN IN THIS LIST: 1. THE PART NUMBER 2. THE PART DESCRIPTION 3. THE MODEL NUMBER: 1300 1400 1500 4. THE SERIAL NUMBER:____________________ 1300 1400 1500...
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WARRANTY INFORMATION CARD Name__________________________________________ Telephone #: (_____)_____________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________ Model # of Unit________________________________ Serial #___________________________ Fuel Type: Wood Coal Pellet Gas Other _________________________ Place of Purchase (Retailer)______________________________________________________ City____________________________________________ State_______ Zip_________________ If internet purchase, please list website address___________________________________ Date of Purchase _______________________________________________________________ Alternative Heat Main Heat Source...
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Fold Here Fold Here Fold Here PLACE STAMP HERE United States Stove Company P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380...
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