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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR YOUR LEGACY STOVES BOILER
IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SAFE AND SATISFACTORY
RESULTS FROM YOUR LEGACY STOVES BOILER, READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING. ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE AND LOCAL CODES. INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
LEGACY STOVES,
A DIVISION OF:
ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS
2393 LITTLE EGYPT RD
HARRISONVILLE, PA 17228
717-987-0099
WWW.ALTERNATEHEATINGSYSTEMS.COM
EMAIL: SERVICE@LEGACYSTOVES.COM
INSTALLATION AND
LEGACY STOVES HAND-FIRED COAL BOILER
Models: SF170 • SF270
Your Legacy Stoves Boiler is capable of generating very hot
temperatures. Boiler temperatures and flames in the ignition box
area are capable of causing ignition or explosion of explosive or
flammable products or explosion of the boiler itself if maximum
safe water temperature is exceeded. Maximum safe operating
temperature is 180° Fahrenheit. Flammable or explosive
products must never be stored in the same room or in the vicinity
of a boilet.
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR YOUR LEGACY STOVES BOILER LEGACY STOVES HAND-FIRED COAL BOILER Models: SF170 • SF270 IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SAFE AND SATISFACTORY RESULTS FROM YOUR LEGACY STOVES BOILER, READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING.
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- Page 4 Copyright 2000 – 2015 Alternate Heating Systems No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of Alternate Heating Systems. Revision: 09/24/15...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction................................1 Installation................................2 General Chimney Introduction..........................2 Draft................................2 Technical Aspects of Chimney Performance....................3 Barometric Damper............................3 Combustion Air (Make Up Air)........................3 Masonry Chimneys............................4 Prefabricated Chimneys..........................4 Common Chimney Problems..........................5 Proper Chimney Connection..........................6 In case of chimney fire............................6 In Case of Runaway Fire.............................6 Stovepipe................................7 Wall Pass-Through: United States........................7 Wall Pass-Through: Canada...........................8... - Page 6 Appendix B: Specifications...........................27 Additional Specifications..........................28 Pressure Drop...............................28 Explanation of GPM Flow..........................28 Appendix C Boiler Piping Diagrams........................29 Appendix D: Parts Listing.............................32 Electrical Parts..............................32 Service Parts SF170............................33 Service Parts SF270............................35 Service Parts – Low Water Cutoff........................37 Warranty Information (2 Pages)..........................41 Service and Maintenance Log..........................43...
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Page 7: Introduction
All Legacy Stoves boilers can be supplied with the “H” stamp and National Board number for an additional fee when requested prior to purchase. All Legacy Stoves boilers are built in our own facilities to the most rigid quality control standard so that you can be assured of the highest quality product. -
Page 8: Installation
Installation To achieve safe and satisfactory results from your Legacy Stoves hand-9red coal boiler, these installation and operation guidelines must be strictly adhered to. You must also check local building codes in your area to ensure compliance. GENERAL CHIMNEY INTRODUCTION Poor chimneys with cold walls can cause creosote buildup. -
Page 9: Technical Aspects Of Chimney Performance
on a coal 9red heater to limit maximum dra; to -.08 Technical Aspects of Chimney Performance column inches. e barometric damper needs to be the same diameter as the stove collar. It is to be A device called a manometer is used in installed in the chimney connecting pipe as shown measuring the technical performance of a chimney. -
Page 10: Masonry Chimneys
(A) serves to keep rain and snow from entering the chimney. An approved Class A chimney (B) is required for the SF170 and SF270 boilers. Wall Bands (C) must be deployed for support per The airflow through the system and manufacturer’s recommendations. -
Page 11: Common Chimney Problems
chimney height, adding or changing the Eue liner, or selecting a di<erent style of cap to be placed on the top of the chimney. Reasons for insu:cient dra; include (but are not limited to) the following: 1. Leaking chimney - Air leaking in around a loose 9=ing cleanout door, joints or seams in connector pipe are not secured properly, cracks or other defects in masonry. -
Page 12: Proper Chimney Connection
causes. If dra; is excessive, review instructions on installing a barometric damper. PROPER CHIMNEY CONNECTION The chimney selected must comply with the requirements for type HT chimneys with UL 103 or ULC S629 ratings. Do not use makeshift compromises during construction. Use of aluminum Type B gas vent for solid fuels is unsafe and IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE... -
Page 13: Stovepipe
twice monthly, and remove if buildup occurs. STOVEPIPE Prevention is your best option, but if creosote is It is recommended that overall Eue connecting observed, a coal 9re will serve to dry up the pipe length be kept to a minimum. Any horizontal creosote, a;er which it can be removed manually runs must slope upward towards the chimney, with from the chimney and stove pipe with the... -
Page 14: Wall Pass-Through: Canada
NFPA 211 code. Canadian Wall Pass-Through BOILER LOCATION Your SF170/SF270 boiler will radiate a good deal of heat. is heat can be dangerous if the boiler is improperly installed. U.S. Wall Pass-Through... -
Page 15: Boiler Room Requirements
this solid fuel burning boiler in case the boiler malfunctions. Ventilation Fans in the boiler room must not create negaive pressure. Doing so will create an unsafe Floor Protection Diagram condition and negatively impact boiler performance. e boiler must be installed in an area dedicated to the boiler and its related equipment. -
Page 16: Clearances Required For Safety And Operation
DOMESTIC HOT WATER FROM YOUR BOILER: DOMESTIC COIL OPTION is option is used in the Legacy Stoves coal The installation of this unit must boiler to supply hot water for domestic home use. comply with state and local requirements and must be... -
Page 17: Low Water Cutoff Utilization
Plumbing – Coil in Series A second method of plumbing the domestic coil Tempering valve is to connect the coil in parallel with an existing e third method of plumbing the domestic coil water heater so that the conventional water heater uses a small pump to circulate water continuously may be used when the Coal Gun™... -
Page 18: Manufacturer's Documentation
6 – 12 inches above the boiler, as shown compound may insulate the probe from the boiler in the following photo of the top of an SF170 boiler. shell. 3. Re-check wiring and test for correct incoming voltage. IF THE RED LED LAMP IS ON e red LED lamp indicates that the control is locked-out. -
Page 19: Non Powered Dump Zone
(for this type of dump zone, see dedicated to that component. Appendix H, Example 5). e electrical components on your SF170/270 Non Powered Dump Zone boiler are extremely reliable, but any electrical A non powered dump zone is o;en required to component can fail. -
Page 20: Operating Limit Control
their original calibration, or fail outright, by not done with a multimeter, testing either for opening or closing the contained switch at all. continuity/lack of continuity under the expected Checking the high limit control would involve conditions, or testing for presence or absence of bypassing the operate limit until temperature rises current across the internal switch. -
Page 21: Operation And Maintenance
WOOD VS COAL Note: Your Legacy Stoves SF170/SF270 boiler is only approved for coal. EPA regulations prohibit the use of these models for wood burning. You must use an EPA approved appliance for burning wood. -
Page 22: Cleaning Requirements - Wood
EPA requirements, which Cleaning Requirements – Coal dictate that the SF170/SF270 boilers are solid-fuel Burning coal will produce Ey ash that will be boilers approved for burning coal. Outside of this pulled into the Eue connecting pipe and chimney. -
Page 23: Starting A Fire
STARTING A FIRE Manual Draft Controls Note: If you observe a paint curing smell during Note: Open manual draft controls by the first hours of burning, provide increased fresh turning them counter-clockwise. Close air into the boiler room during the break in period. them by turning them clockwise. -
Page 24: Coal Types
9re to gain su:cient vigor. Once the 9re Legacy Stoves coal boilers operate best when a recovers, you may then shake the grates and/or add good grade of hard coal is burned since it has a high more coal. -
Page 25: Dump Zone Control
A dump zone control is standard equipment on grates, they will begin to sag from the intense heat. all Legacy Stoves coal boilers. It is installed in the e grates are designed to accommodate three water wall and can be wired to a water circulator or di<erent sizes of anthracite coal. -
Page 26: Other General Operating Guidelines
9res. within the boiler. e best type of fuel for your Legacy Stoves Instructions for feed water treatment as prepared boiler is anthracite coal in the nut size. Larger coal by a competent feed water chemist should be may result in more air Eow than is desired and followed. -
Page 27: Dissolved Oxygen
to prevent acidic corrosion of boiler tubes and plates an accurate means for the control of solids through and to provide for the precipitation of scale forming the use of blow down. salts. Another test that is sometimes used as a measure Below a Ph of 5.0 the water is acidic enough to of solids is to measure the chloride present in the dissolve the steel boiler plates. -
Page 28: Oils
which can cause the overheating of boiler plates. If Oils oil does get into the boiler, the boiler should Every e<ort should be made to prevent oils from immediately be taken out of service and thoroughly ge=ing into the boiler water. Oil causes foaming or cleaned. -
Page 29: Appendix A: Wiring Diagrams
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Page 34: Additional Specifications
500K BTU’s at 20º F temperature di<erential • ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS requires 50 gallons per minute. Pressure Drop 250K BTU’s at 20º F temperature di<erential • Pressure Drop (Line Loss) within the boiler is less requires 25 gallons per minute than the pipe rating of the pipe 9=ing used on the 1M BTU’s at 20º... -
Page 35: Appendix C Boiler Piping Diagrams
Appendix C Boiler Piping Diagrams - 29 -... - Page 36 Not all system components, valves and devices are shown in this drawing. Actual conditions and application requirements will vary. Please consult a heating expert or your Legacy Stoves dealer for additional information.
- Page 37 A minimum of 1'' diameter pipe should be used for this connection on the model SF170. Use 1 1/4” pipe to make this connection on the SF270. The pipe size must be determined by taking into account the distance involved and flow required.
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Page 38: Appendix D: Parts Listing
Appendix D: Parts Listing Electrical Parts Model SF170 SF270 Electrical Componenets Combustion Air Actuator Mfr. Model # 0453H0038GB00 0453H0038GB00 Part Number 4-00-00109 4-00-00109 Brand Schnieder Electric Schnieder Electric Ratings (Amp/Vol/HP) 6.5 WA/120v 6.5 WA/120v UL File Number C RU US E9429... - Page 40 Continued LOAD DOOR ASSEMBLY 1-10-00830 LOAD DOOR GASKET KIT 200-8011 LOAD DOOR HANDLE 413-006 ASH PAN ASSEMBLY 1-10-04330 ASH DOOR 2-00-00804 GASKET KIT 60 INCHES 3-44-88100 ADC ASSEMBLY 1-10-03375 ASH DOOR LATCH 2-00-00036 ASH DOOR HANDLE 4-00-00042 GRATE 13” CAST 3-00-00207 2 GRATE HOLDER QTY 4...
- Page 42 LOAD DOOR ASSEMBLY 1-10-00830 LOAD DOOR GASKET KIT 200-8011 LOAD DOOR HANDLE 413-006 ASH PAN ASSEMBLY 1-10-00820 ASH DOOR 2-00-00804 GASKET KIT 60 INCHES 3-44-88100 ADC ASSEMBLY 1-10-03375 ASH DOOR LATCH 2-00-00036 ASH DOOR HANDLE 4-00-00042 LONG GRATE 15” CAST 3-00-00208 2 GRATE HOLDER 3-00-00193...
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Page 43: Service Parts - Low Water Cutoff
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Page 47: Warranty Information (2
WARRANTY COVERAGE: AHS warrants to the original owner of the AHS Legacy Stoves appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the AHS Legacy Stoves appliance will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. - Page 48 A list of AHS Legacy Stoves authorized dealers is available on the AHS Legacy Stoves branded websites. This warranty is only valid while the AHS appliance remains at the site of original installation. This warranty is only valid in the country in which the AHS Legacy Stoves authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance resides.
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Page 49: Service And Maintenance Log
Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service - 43 -... - Page 50 Date of Service Performed By Description of Service - 44 -...
- Page 51 Advanced Design Old Fashioned Value (Signature of Boxer) Your premium quality hearth product designed and assembled by the experienced and skilled members at Alternate Heating Systems in Harrisonville, PA, USA. - 45 -...