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- Page 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL BioMass B500, B1000 By SteelTech Inc. UL 2523-2009 CAN/CSA B366.1-2011 Version 3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Warranty and Safety DO NOT THROW AWAY Warranty Registration & Delivery Form ..Front Insert Warranty Details ........4 CANADA Water Treatment And Testing . -
Page 4: Warranty Registration & Delivery Form
SteelTech Inc. does not warranty any damage caused by and maintenance are followed) for the life of the furnace negligence and deterioration due to lack of proper ongoing towards the purchase of a new HeatMaster furnace, in the maintenance, physical damage caused by abuse or freeze following pro-rated schedule. -
Page 5: Water Treatment And Testing
8 weeks if no email address is on Nitrates tested for are a measurement of how much water hand at HeatMaster treatment is in the water. Nitrates measured are active units • You will receive a water test report outlining what must of water treatment available to neutralize harmful elements be done (if anything). -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and understand all precautions before operating the • When installing the furnace, the chimney should furnace. never be connected to a chimney flue serving another appliance. This furnace needs a periodic inspection for proper • Do not operate furnace in event of power failure. operation. -
Page 7: Furnace Installation Guide
FURNACE INSTALLATION GUIDE Installation should be performed by a qualified installer and must comply with all requirements of the agency having jurisdiction. B500 B1000 Max BTU Output 500,000 BTU/hr 1,000,000 BTU/hr Furnace Size (W x H x L) 84 x 92.5 x 110 94 x 94 x 119 Furnace Weight 4,056 lbs... -
Page 8: Furnace Foundation
FURNACE FOUNDATION • A cement pad of 4-6” in thickness should be used. • Footprint dimensions and load specifications are shown • The furnace should never be installed on a in the illustration at the bottom. combustible floor. • Consult with local professionals to ensure the foundation •... - Page 9 B1000 (15’ Bin) 202.65” 65.23” 3” Piping Access 20 11/16” 52 7/8” Service Enclosure 94” 87” 28.375” Boiler 48” concrete 59.42” 59.42” work space (optional) 28.375” 16.457” 56” 85.422 R 119” 78.95” 32.6” 32.6” 8 1/2” 6” FURNACE BASE BIN BASE 10,000 lbs 200,000 lbs heatmasterss.com...
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Page 10: Trench
TRENCH SteelTech Inc recommends the trench to be 24” to 36” deep and wide enough to install your water lines. If possible, have a gradual slope in your trench to allow drainage away from your lines and out of the trench bottom. Most insulated underground pipes have room for electrical wire in it. - Page 11 This is a forced air furnace but it is important that short as possible. the chimney has a good draft to further eliminate • Never use an elbow with a greater than 30 degree any smoke issues. bend. 45 degree elbows and tees cannot be used. Note: Using a smaller chimney may cause smoke issues •...
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Page 12: Wiring And Hydronic Lines
Combustion Air Furnaces, exhaust fans, and other appliances all draw air from the room in which they are located. Your Biomass furnace adds to that draw, making it important to ensure there is an adequate source of fresh air to offset these demands. If this is not provided a negative pressure may be created in the room and starve combustion in the furnace. - Page 13 Building Connections Whenever possible we recommend installing the pumps supplying the buildings in the cabinet on the Biomass A hole large enough to accommodate the water lines and furnace. This will aid in priming the pumps and minimize the proper insulation through the wall is important. Be sure to potential for cavitation.
- Page 14 Water-To-Water Heat Exchangers For Furnace Safety Pressurized Furnace Systems • Operate the Boiler periodically to ensure that it will operate satisfactory when needed. A water-to-water heat exchanger may be used to maintain pressure in an existing Boiler system. The water-to-water •...
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Page 15: Domestic Hot Water
Domestic Hot Water If undersized, it will not produce the necessary BTU’s to maintain the building temperature in the coldest weather. Flat plate heat exchangers can be used very effectively to Although not ideal, the heat exchanger can also be pre-heat domestic water. -
Page 17: Field Wiring Diagram
FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM There are three components that need to be field wired. The cables are factory connected at the control box end, but the agitator and airlock motors will need to be connected to the supplied wiring harness. The Bin door switch will also need to be installed and connected as per the diagram below. -
Page 18: Wood Quality
WOOD QUALITY DO NOT BURN: 1. Garbage; This heater is designed to burn natural wood chips only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally 2. Lawn clippings or yard waste; result when burning fuel with less than 25% moisture 3. Materials containing rubber, including tires; content. -
Page 19: Controls And Safety Devices
Cold Start Mode If the unit has been started in a low water Furnace Control temperature situation and the water is still below Your HeatMaster B Series furnace uses a normal operating temperature. factory-programmed control to maintain the set water temperature. - Page 20 IGNITION SETTINGS SCREEN: Igniter On Delay: Igniter ON IGNITER OFF Fuel Feed Pulse: Fuel Feed OFF TEMPERATURE REACHED Draft Fan On Delay: Draft Fan ON @ Ignition Speed Secondary Auger On: Secondary Auger OFF Igniter OFF Fuel Feed OFF Fuel Feed ON Burner OFF Delay: Draft Fan OFF END OF Draft Fan ON @ Operating Speed...
- Page 21 MOTOR SPEED SCREEN: ALARMS/ERRORS SCREEN: This page will display any detected alarms in the operation Walker Speed of the furnace. The set speed for the Walker Motor when the furnace is at full fire. Bin Door Open This switch indicates that the door to the fuel bin has been Fuel Feed Speed opened.
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Page 22: How The B-Series Biomass Furnace Works
To reset, twist the button counter-clockwise. HOW THE B-SERIES BIOMASS FURNACE WORKS HeatMaster is proud of its reputation for producing On a cold start, the igniter then lights the fuel and the innovative heating methods. - Page 23 Figure 1 Agitator arm Fuel Auger Rotating Air Lock Secondary Auger INSULATION WATER Figure 2 heatmasterss.com...
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Page 24: Operating The Furnace
OPERATING THE FURNACE FILLING THE FURNACE WITH WATER Hint: A bleeder valve installed at a high point in the building piping The most effective way to fill the furnace with water is to can be very helpful in removing air do so from a valve installed in the heating lines within the from the system on initial startup. - Page 25 Assembly Steps • To optimize the combustion, adjust the fuel feed rate to match the combustion air flow. If the feed rate is too • Prepare the foundation and place the furnace in the high the exhaust will be smoky and the fuel may not be desired position.
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Page 26: Furnace Components
B500, B1000 FURNACE COMPONENTS Wifi Mast Firebox Door 11. Ash Auger Chimney Ash Drawers 12. Emergency Stop Button Draft Inducer Fan Boiler Control 13. Power Junction Box Return Lines Secondary Auger 14. Recirculation Pump Supply Lines 10. Walker Drive... - Page 27 heatmasterss.com...
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Page 28: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Check all gasket seals to make sure they are sealing. To replace, remove the old seal and residues from To maintain high levels of performance from your furnace, the door, scuff the surface where the seal is placed certain maintenance procedures are required periodically. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
CAUTION: Make certain that all electrical power to the ATTENTION: Avoid direct water pressure to electrical furnace and components is shut off. It can be washed components and connections. using water and a mild nonabrasive cleaner suitable for painted surfaces. Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING POOR COMBUSTION Chimney &... - Page 30 Upper Flue Area: • If the breaker is set and the auger is not turning, check the Fuel Feed Motor control for power. The power light • Inspect the upper flue area of the furnace and heat should be on when the furnace is calling for heat. If not, exchange tubes for blockage.
- Page 31 • If the damper does not fully open or close, remove the Check the temperature of the water exiting the furnace, actuator to inspect for restrictions. Do so by loosening entering the building being heated and before and the mounting bolts for the damper and removing the after each heat exchanger.
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Page 32: Electrical Troubleshooting
If there is a power failure: You are having to fill the furnace with water more than once a week or more than a few gallons of water per This furnace will not operate without power. week and there is no obvious explanation. Open all flow-check and zone valves in the system. - Page 34 HeatMaster carries a full line of high-quality parts for your furnace including pumps, fittings and heat exchangers. For more information on our parts or to arrange product installation please contact your local HeatMaster dealer. HeatMaster Box 158 Winkler, Manitoba, Canada...
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