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NSTALLATION
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PERATION &
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APEX cbt
SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC FURNACE
For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces
or and independent wood furnace when equipped
with a blower.
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Version 1.04
March 2011
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- Page 1 APEX cbt Page 1 APEX cbt SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC FURNACE For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or and independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower. SERS’ NSTALLATION PERATION & AINTENANCE ANUAL INSTALLER—PLEASE FILL IN: SERIAL NUMBER……………………...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
APEX cbt Page 2 INDEX INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT INFORMATION CERTIFICATION LABEL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9-15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS—VENTING 15-19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS—COMBINATION WITH ELECTRIC 22-23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS—COMBINATION WITH GAS/OIL 24-25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS—WOOD ONLY VB1000 BLOWER (for wood only system) OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION To Our Valued Customers Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing a the Blaze King APEX CBT catalytic wood burn- ing furnace (hereafter referred to as "furnace"). This owner's manual explains the steps required to safely assemble, install, operate, and maintain your new furnace. Be a responsible furnace owner;... -
Page 4: Specifications
APEX cbt Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Model APEX CBT (catalytic) Rating 48,000 Btu/hr output* Height 40" Width 26 1/2" Length 48" Flue collar 7" I.D. Flue pipe center to rear 10 3/16" Recommended flue draft .05" water column Hot air plenum opening 25 3/4"... -
Page 5: Product Information
APEX cbt Page 5 PRODUCT INFORMATION Appliance Dimensions Fig. 1 Version 1.04 March 2011 www.blazeking.com... -
Page 6: Product Information
APEX cbt Page 6 PRODUCT INFORMATION Door shield SS Combustor shield Bypass door Combustor Loading door Flame shield Cast liner Damper motor Damper motor SS intake Firebricks plate Primary Combustion Secondary Combustion Power outage levers Cutaway view Version 1.04 March 2011... -
Page 7: Certification Label
APEX cbt Page 7 OMNI LABEL INCL. B415 Info. Gr/hr and efficiency Version 1.04 March 2011 www.blazeking.com... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
APEX cbt Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Installation is to be performed by a qualified installer Comply with all local codes and regulations. Never operate a furnace that has been improperly installed. DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN A FIRE. Keep all flam- mable fluids well away from the furnace. -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
FREIGHT DAMAGE This product was carefully inspected before it left Blaze King. Inspect the unit thoroughly upon its arrival. If damage is found report it to the carrier and then immediately file a freight damage claim. - Page 10 3. THE WOOD SECTION MUST BE VENTED INTO A CHIMNEY APPROVED FOR SOLID FUEL USE IN GOOD CONDITION. MOST GAS FURNACES ARE VENTED INTO "B" VENTS, THIS IS UNAC- CEPTABLE FOR SOLID FUEL APPLIANCES. THE APEX CBT MUST NOT BE VENTED INTO ANY TYPE OF CHIMNEY THAT ALSO SERVES ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
- Page 11 Always maintain sufficient space for servicing unit & accessing fluepipe for cleaning. LOCATION FURNACE The Apex CBT is intended to be installed in a basement, the Apex is NOT approved for a counter flow installation. Ceiling height of the furnace room needs to be a minimum of Hot air Plenum and Ductwork can only run Horizontally or Up, 6’...
- Page 12 APEX cbt Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOT AIR TO HOUSE ALTERNATE ALTERNATE HOT AIR TO HOUSE HOT AIR HOT AIR PLENUM PLENUM GAS, OIL GAS, OIL ELECTRIC ELECTIRC UP FLOW UP FLOW FURNACE FURNACE EXISTING APEX APEX MP80 MP80 HOT AIR SUPPLY...
- Page 13 Apex CBT as independent furnace: When the blower is installed on the left side of the Apex CBT, the bypass handle needs to be moved to the right side (see page 14), so if possible, install the blower on the right side.
- Page 14 APEX cbt Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MOVE BYPASS HANDLE SYSTEM FROM LEFT TO RIGHT SIDE FURNACE In some installations it is necessary to move the bypass handle system from the left (default) to the right side of the furnace. This is possible by unbolting the system on the left and reinstall on the right (The...
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Page 15: Installation Instructions-Venting
They cannot properly withstand the extreme temperatures of a wood fire. The flue pipe between the furnace and the chimney should be as short and direct as possible. Blaze King recommends the use of double wall pipe and two 45° elbows instead of a single 90° elbow. A minimum 36” rise is recommended prior to any elbows being used. - Page 16 APEX cbt Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - VENTING Flue pipe sections must be attached to the furnace and to each other with the crimped end toward the furnace (Fig. 8). This allows creosote to run into the furnace and not onto the outside of the pipe. All joints should be secured with three metal screws.
- Page 17 APEX cbt Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - VENTING Fig. 11 Clearances—Masonry To Combustibles THIMBLE A thimble must be used when the connection from the furnace is made through a combustible wall to a masonry chimney. There are several methods to use for connection through a combustible wall, two of which are illustrated in this manual.
- Page 18 APEX cbt Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - VENTING PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY WITH METAL CHIMNEY SUPPORT AS THIMBLE For the method of installation to a masonry chimney, it will be necessary to purchase a 12-inch long section of prefabricated listed chimney to use as a thimble. Purchase a wall spacer, trim collar and wall band that are manufactured to fit the chimney section you purchase.
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Page 19: Installation Instructions—Venting
APEX cbt Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - VENTING CONNECTION TO A METAL PREFABRICATED CHIMNEY When a metal prefabricated chimney is used, the manufacturer's installation instructions must be followed precisely. You must also purchase (from the same manufacturer) and install the ceiling support package or wall pass through and "T"... - Page 20 ELECTRICAL GENERAL All wiring on the Apex CBT shall be fastened to the outside of the insulated cabinet surfaces only. This is to prevent overheating by direct contact with firebox components. Electrical installation must be done by a qualified licensed electrician, experienced in control circuit wiring.
- Page 21 APEX cbt Page 21 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DAMPER MOTOR(S) CONNECTION The damper motor opens and closes the flap which controls the combustion air. Both primary air (front of unit) and secondary air (back of unit) are controlled by a damper motor. There is a central connection for the damper motors in the junction box on the side of the furnace.
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Page 22: Installation Instructions-Combination With Electric
3. The electric furnace may be located on either side of the APEX CBT but clearances to combustibles must be maintained. - Page 23 APEX cbt Page 23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS -COMBINATON APEX-ELECTRIC Fig. 21 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WOOD/ELECTRIC WITH R AND G CONNECTIONS L4064R1027 L4064N1058 INTERLOCK LIMIT LIMIT MANUAL RESET /FAN 150 DEG F 25O F (121 C) 200 F (93C) Do NOT Break Jumper...
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Page 24: Installation Instructions-Combination With Gas/Oil
Fig 3. A regular up flow gas furnace may be used and connected as per Fig 3. The APEX CBT can be located on either side of the gas furnace. Minimum interconnect duct size is 12"... - Page 25 Fan Control to 24V IN C (Common) Alternate Furnace (24V out to (High Voltage) futnace control) WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE CONNECTION OF THE APEX CBT TO AN ALTERNATIVE GAS OR OIL FURNACE WITH 120 VAC FAN CONTROL Version 1.04 March 2011 www.blazeking.com...
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Page 26: Installation Instructions-Wood Only
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - WOOD ONLY INDEPENDENT WOOD FURNACE When installed with a VB1000 blower cabinet mounted on either side, the APEX CBT becomes an INDEPENDENT wood only furnace. The blower must have a minimum 900 cfm. capacity (1/3 hp.). In this configuration the interlock limit is not used. Figure 23 shows the electrical connections, (use only 1 limit switch). -
Page 27: Vb1000 Blower (For Wood Only System)
When the Apex CBT is used as an independent furnace, the VB1000 blower is required. The VB1000 blower is build by Blaze King for the following models: Blaze King Apex CBT, Valley Comfort MP80 & VC120 Wood Furnace (Stand Alone Applications) Apex Fig. -
Page 28: Operation Instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS In order to get peak performance out of your Blaze King furnace you will need to follow a few basic steps outlined in the following chapters. Forget everything you learned about how to burn or operate a regular wood furnace. - Page 29 APEX cbt Page 29 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS AIR SETTINGS The high output (when there is a heat demand) is set in the factory and can not be adjusted. The low output (standby) can be adjusted with the screw on the primary air blade (see fig 25) situated behind the draft box underneath the loading door.
- Page 30 APEX cbt Page 30 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FAN OPERATION The blower will be turning on and off automatically based on the heat output off the wood furnace. At 150 F in the plenum the fan will turn on and at 100 F it will turn off.
- Page 31 CAREFULLY. ALWAYS OPEN THE BYPASS DOOR BEFORE OPENING THE LOADING DOOR. ONCE THE LOADING DOOR IS CLOSED, CLOSE THE BYPASS DOOR DIRECTLY AFTER. BUILD A SMALL FIRE THE FIRST TIME YOU USE YOUR APEX CBT. STARTING OFF WITH A HOT INTENSE FIRE CAN DAMAGE THE CAST-LINERS.
- Page 32 APEX cbt Page 32 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ONLY USE LEVERS DURING POWER OUTAGE AND OPEN UP ALL REGISTERS AND REMOVE AIR FILTER FIRST. MAINTAIN A SMALL FIRE ONLY. Fig. 26 Power outage control levers Push the long lever up to Push short lever up to...
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Page 33: Maintenance
Page 33 MAINTENANCE Your appliance has been manufactured in the Blaze King tradition of high quality. To ensure years of trouble free operation, have your furnace serviced regularly by your Blaze King dealer. Periodically during heating season thoroughly clean the chimney and firebox so your system is ready for next fall. - Page 34 1. If the door gasket is to be replaced, be sure you have some 7/8” fiber glass gasket material, ready to re-install. See your Blaze King dealer. 2. Be sure the fire is out and the furnace has cooled down. The door does not have to be removed from the furnace.
- Page 35 This gasket is different then the door gasket. Both are 7/8” but the bypass door gasket is a denser material. See your Blaze King dealer. 2. Be sure the fire is out and the furnace has cooled down. The door does not have to be removed from the furnace.
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Page 36: Creosote
APEX cbt Page 36 CREOSOTE Creosote can be a problem in any wood-burning appliance. Creosote is a black, foul smelling liquid that results from distillation of wood gases during the combustion process. It solidifies depending on temperature and in either state is highly combustible. The best way to prevent or minimize creosote build up is to follow proper firing methods. -
Page 37: Brick Layout
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Page 38: Replacement Parts
APEX cbt Page 38 REPLACEMENT PARTS See next page for list referring to these item numbers Version 1.04 March 2011 www.blazeking.com... - Page 39 APEX cbt Page 39 Replacement Parts list for Apex CBT Part # Description Unit expl. view 8215 Stainless steel combustor shield Z8222 Stainless steel intake plate 8216 Stainless steel flame shield 12061 Cast liner Z4500F Combustor dmpmtr Damper motor doorknob...
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Page 40: Combuster Major Cleaning Procedure
APEX cbt Page 40 < Stainless steel (same cleaning procedure Version 1.04 March 2011 www.blazeking.com... - Page 41 APEX cbt Page 41 Version 1.04 March 2011 www.blazeking.com...
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Page 43: Limited Warrenty
The repaired product or replacement will be returned to a BLAZE KING dealer nearest the purchaser at Blaze King’s expense. IF it is determined by BLAZE KING that there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of this warranty, THEN the purchaser must bear the cost of storing the product and of returning the product to the purchaser. - Page 44 Owner’s Installation and Operation Instructions published by BLAZE KING and in compliance with the local building or fire codes in the area where it is installed. The furnace should be inspected by the Local Building Inspector or Fire Department prior to beginning use. A copy of the Owner’s Installation and Operation Instructions is provided with each unit, or can be obtained...
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Page 45: Notes
APEX cbt Page 45 NOTES SERVICE HISTORY DATE CORRECTIVE ACTION (INCLUDE REPLACEMENT PARTS) Version 1.04 March 2011 www.blazeking.com...
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