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Central Boiler FireStar XP Owner's Manual

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21-Jun-2016 • (p/n 9000063) - REV. C
SOFTWARE VERSIONS R1.0 - R1.3

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  • Page 1 ™ with E-Link Technology OWNER’S MANUAL Take a few minutes to write down information about your home’s wireless network and your Central Boiler® outdoor furnace. __________________________________________________________ WIRELESS NETWORK NAME __________________________________________________________ WIRELESS NETWORK PASSWORD __________________________________________________________ YOUR OUTDOOR FURNACE SERIAL NUMBER Create your free account at www.MyFireStar.com...
  • Page 2 The FireStar XP Wi-Fi Module is a remote display for the FireStar II electronic controller. It has the ability to setup its own wi-fi network to send and receive data from another wi-fi enabled device like a laptop, tablet or smartphone. The FireStar XP can be connected to an existing wi-fi network like your home’s, if you have one.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FireStar XP Display Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 5: Stand Alone Network

    NOTE: In order for your smartphone or other wi-fi device to see the FireStar XP, it will have to be within range of the XP module. 3. Select the wireless network that begins with FIRESTAR_ and connect to it.
  • Page 6 Mac Address This is the unique address of the FireStar XP module. NOTE: In order to take full advantage of the FireStar XP’s online features, you must also create an online account at www.MyFireStar.com and be connected to a wireless router.
  • Page 7 To setup the FireStar XP as a stand alone network again, follow these steps: 1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the key until #1 is displayed. 2. Press the keypad key until #9 is displayed;...

  • Page 8: Connect To Home Wi-Fi Network

    9. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts. When the blue LED stops flashing and remains on, you’re connected! NOTE: If your FireStar XP is brand new, the initial connection may take up to 5 minutes as the FireStar XP is being activated.

  • Page 9: Option B - Connect Using Firestar Xp Keypad

    When the blue LED stops flashing and remains on, you’re connected! NOTE: If your FireStar XP is brand new, the initial connection may take up to 5 minutes as the FireStar XP is being activated. OPTION B - CONNECT USING FIRESTAR XP KEYPAD Select Your Wi-Fi Network 1.
  • Page 10 Enter Your Wi-Fi Password 1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the key until #1 is displayed. 2. Press the keypad key until #14 is displayed. 3. Press the key to start entering your wi-fi network password.
  • Page 11 5. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts. When the blue LED stops flashing and remains on, you’re connected! NOTE: If your FireStar XP is brand new, the initial connection may take up to 5 minutes as the FireStar XP is being activated.

  • Page 12: Using Myfirestar.com Website

    NOTE: You must have a high-speed internet connection in your home and a wireless router in order to take full advantage of the FireStar XP’s online features. To create a user account, go to MyFireStar.com and create a new user account. Once you create your account, you will receive an email with a confirmation link.

  • Page 13: Dashboard

    DASHBOARD This is where you get a quick glimpse of the current status of your outdoor furnace. Furnace The unique name of your outdoor furnace. Mode Displays the operational state of the outdoor furnace or any alerts. For example, this message could be High, Idle, Pulse (to indicate there has been a pulse of air delivered) or Setpoint Reached (to indicate the water temperature setpoint has been reached).
  • Page 14 Reaction Chamber Outlet Temp Shows the temperature reading at the outlet of the Reaction Chamber. Due to limitations of the temperature sensor, it is not positioned in the hottest area of the Reaction Chamber. The actual secondary combustion temperature may be over 1000˚F hotter than what is displayed.

  • Page 15: Furnace Settings

    FURNACE SETTINGS The Furnace Settings screen shows many of the current settings for your FireStar II controller and FireStar XP module. See the FireStar II Owner’s Manual for more information. Settings shown are read only and cannot be changed from...

  • Page 16: History And Customizing Chart View

    HISTORY AND CUSTOMIZING CHART VIEW The History screen shows a chart of how your furnace has operated for a date and an amount of time you determine. There are other customizable areas on the screen so you can see as much or as little information as you’d like, plus select an earlier date if you’d like.

  • Page 17: Understanding Your Charts

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHARTS One of the most powerful tools of MyFireStar.com is the charting function that records how your outdoor furnace has been operating. With a little practice, you can recognize if your furnace is operating correctly or if there is something wrong simply by looking at your history charts.
  • Page 18 GOOD OPERATION Light Heat Load WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – Chart will look similar to average heat load chart, but with longer rest periods between burn cycles. GOOD OPERATION Dry Wood, Heavy Heat Load WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – Note the very tight or close burn cycles as the water temperature drops quickly due to heat demand.
  • Page 19 PROBLEM OPERATION Deep Coal Bed WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – Air flow issues are the result of improper maintenance. If there is an air flow issue, the Reaction Chamber temperatures will be lower and erratic, and often the Reaction Chamber temperatures will not rise over 600˚F - 800˚F.
  • Page 20 PROBLEM OPERATION Plugged Primary Elbow WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – The chart reveals another air flow issue, this time created by a creosote buildup in the primary elbow. Notice the flat, low Reaction Chamber temperatures and the long recovery times for the water temperature.
  • Page 21 PROBLEM OPERATION Incorrect Installation of Pump or Water Lines WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – If a pump is installed backwards in your system, or if your water lines are reversed, it will cause the water in the system to boil. Additionally, high limit alarms will go off and it will shut down your furnace.

  • Page 22: Account Settings Screen

    ACCOUNT SETTINGS SCREEN The Account Settings screen is used for changing your password, time zone, email address, furnaces and furnace alerts.

  • Page 23: Firestar Xp Display Operation

    FIRESTAR XP DISPLAY OPERATION The keypad and LED display on your FireStar XP can be used to view information and to make changes to some settings. When no keys are pressed, the LED display will alternate between the outdoor furnace water temperature and the temperature in the Reaction Chamber outlet.
  • Page 24 Indicates the water level has dropped below the water level sensor. Check the water level at the sight gauge and, if necessary, add water according to the Water Quality and Maintenance section of the outdoor furnace Owner’s Manual. The diagnostics function (see Variable List #7) is running. The firebox door is open.

  • Page 25: To Display Water Temperature Setpoint

    The FireStar XP is unable to connect to the internet. Check your home’s internet connection. The FireStar XP is unable to communicate with the FireStar II controller on the outdoor furnace. Check your wiring. TO DISPLAY WATER TEMPERATURE SETPOINT 1. Press and hold the key.

  • Page 26: Changing Settings With Firestar Xp Module

    FireStar II Operation Manual provided. TO DISPLAY MENU 1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the key until #1 is displayed. The #1 represents the first variable (Water Temperature Differential) that can be changed.

  • Page 27: Variables

    There are five variables (#1 through #4 and #6) affecting outdoor furnace operation that can be changed using the FireStar XP keypad. Variable #7 is a diagnostic function that can also be enabled. Variables #8 and above are used to display information or for entering information regarding the FireStar XP that do not affect the operation of the outdoor furnace.
  • Page 28 4. Enable Celsius: 0 This variable determines if temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit (set to 0) or Celsius (set to 1). NOTE: Any time this variable is changed, the settings for Water Temperature Setpoint and Water Temperature Differential will reset to default values. 6.
  • Page 29 8. Internet Upload Frequency: 10 Sets the number of minutes between data uploads when a FireStar XP is connected to the outdoor furnace and to the internet. Set this variable to a lower number for more frequent updates and more detailed graphing.
  • Page 30 B). Your serial number will typically be one letter followed by six numbers. 16. FireStar XP IP Address Indicates the IP address assigned to the FireStar XP by your home network. Entering this value into a web browser while you are connected to your home’s network will allow you to see basic information about your outdoor furnace.

  • Page 31: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS DESKTOP WI-FI MODULE PWR1 (6-9 VDC) Firestar XP E-LINK A E-LINK B Desktop Wi-Fi Module PWR2/GND NOTE: Power to the wi-fi module can also be supplied from the power supply adapter. WALL-MOUNT WI-FI MODULE E-LINK A E-LINK B...
  • Page 32 OUTDOOR WI-FI MODULE To CPC Pin #6 To CPC Pin #11 CPC Connector Power 120 VAC Supply FireStar XP Module (Neutral)

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    If you had problems connecting your FireStar XP, try the possible solutions provided below. I followed the Connect to Wi-Fi Network section but I don’t see the FireStar XP when I scan for available networks. Is the FireStar II controller on the outdoor furnace powered...
  • Page 34 (consisting of both letters and numbers). Special characters that can be entered with the FireStar XP keypad are limited to “ @ - _ . / + ”. If your passphrase contains special characters unavailable on the FireStar XP, you will need to change your passphrase.
  • Page 35 1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the key until #1 is displayed. 2. Press the keypad key until #9 is displayed. 3. Press the key. Set the value to 1 for Setup Mode or 0 for Connect Mode.
  • Page 36 Check to make sure that your home’s wi-fi network is within range of the FireStar XP and then refer to either Option A or B in the Connect to Wi-Fi Network section to walk through entering your passphrase again.
  • Page 37 See Stand Alone Network section. If you choose to use the FireStar XP without a wireless router and internet connection, you will only be able to see very limited information such as the current water temperature and Reaction Chamber outlet temperature.
  • Page 38 NOTES...
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  • Page 40 Printed in U.S.A. • ©2016 Central Boiler 21-Jun-2016 • (p/n 9000063) - REV. C...

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