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Valley Comfort Systems VC120 Owner's Manual

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MODEL VC120
SOLID FUEL FURNACE
For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or an
independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
www.valleycomfort.com
Email sales@blazeking.com
OM-VC120.PUB
Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web :
www.blazeking.com
Version 1.04
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Date printed: February 15, 2008
Valley Comfort Systems Inc
1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444

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  • Page 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www.valleycomfort.com Email sales@blazeking.com OM-VC120.PUB Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web : www.blazeking.com Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...
  • Page 2 Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    3) Brick baffle system to retain high combustion temperatures Construction 10 ga. firebox brick lined 10 ga. heat exchanger 24 ga. cabinet brick baffles Weight 660 lbs. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Call a fire department if necessary. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 5: Lighting The Fire

     The circulation blower should cycle off and on automatically, according to plenum temperature. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...
  • Page 6 If wood is to be your main source, set the wood thermo- stat at your desired room temperature and set the backup thermostat approxi- mately 5 degrees lower. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 7: Operation During Power Failure Conditions

    Without the blower running, high temperature in the system builds up quickly and over firing will result in permanent damage to the firebox. Maintain a small fire only. Over firing voids all product warranties. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...
  • Page 8 WARNING: FAILURE TO INSPECT AND CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM REGULARLY CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS FIRE WHICH MAY DAMAGE YOUR CHIMNEY OR CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...
  • Page 9 WARNING: BURNING WET UNSEASONED WOOD CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE ACCUMULATION. WHEN CREOSOTE IS IGNITED IT CAN CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    After each heating season thoroughly clean the chimney and firebox so your system is ready for next fall. Inspect all firebricks and replace any damaged bricks. Have a warm safe winter! Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 11: Freight Damage

    1. Blower and cabinet for independent use (900 cfm. to 1200 cfm.) 2. 24 volt control transformer USAGE The VC120 may be installed as follows: 1. An add-on to any of the following furnaces: A. An electric forced air furnace rated at 15 KW to 30 KW with a mini- mum size fan of 900 cfm.

  • Page 12: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    This furnace must be installed in compliance with all local codes and regulations. LOCATION RE ALTERNATE FURNACE The VC120 can be located on either side of the alternate furnace, and in a series downstream configuration, as space permits. Minimum size of the interconnect duct is 10 in. x 18 in. DO NOT USE INTERCONNECT DUCT ELBOWS THAT HAVE AN INSIDE RADIUS OF LESS THAN 6"...

  • Page 13: Pressure Loss

    If a direct drive blower is used change to a higher speed. Do not change the blower size. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 14: Combustion Air

    Canada. The wood flue must always enter the chimney below the oil flue. You must comply with the local authority having jurisdic- tion and CSA installation standard B365-M87. DO NOT OPERATE THE VC120 WITH A DRAFT OF OVER .06 INCHES WATER COLUMN. HIGHER DRAFT LEVELS MAY CAUSE THE FIRE TO BURN OUT OF CONTROL AND CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

  • Page 15: Chimney Height Requirements

    150oF. Thermostats should be mounted side by side on an inside wall out of direct sunlight or other heat sources. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 16: Electrical General

    ELECTRICAL GENERAL All wiring on the VC120 shall be fastened to 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 17: Brick And Baffle Installation

    Operating efficiency is also greatly reduced which means you will burn more wood than necessary. (FIG 2). Hang the rear firebox protection plate on the hooks provided. Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 18: Add-On To Electric Furnace

    Install firebox liner brick in the sequence indicated by number in the following diagram. (FIG 3) ADD-ON TO ELECTRIC FURNACE The VC120 may be added to an electric furnace with heating capacity between 15KW and 30KW. Minimum blower capacity must be at least 900 cfm. Electric furnaces approved for installation in any position can be inverted and used in a down flow position using an adapter duct between the fur- nace and the add-on as indicated in fig.
  • Page 19 Jumper Junction D AMP ER ALTERN ATE THER MOSTAT WOOD THER MOSTAT MOT OR R (24V IN) C (Common) Optional CF-6KIT Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

  • Page 20: Add-On To Gas Furnace

    ADD-ON TO OIL FURNACE The VC120 may be connected to an oil furnace having a rated input of up to 1.25 USGPH. Mini- mum blower capacity must be at least 900 cfm.. A regular up flow oil furnace may be used and connected as per fig.
  • Page 21 WOOD THER MOSTAT MOT OR Fan Control to 24V IN C (Common) Alternate Furnace (High Voltage) (24V out to futnace control) Optional CF-6KIT Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...
  • Page 22 INDEPENDENT WOOD FURNACE When installed with a blower cabinet mounted on either side the VC120 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 6 shows the electrical connections, (use only 2 limit switches).
  • Page 23 VB1000 Valley Comfort Blower Specifications For use with Valley Comfort MP80 & VC120 Wood Furnace (Stand Alone Applications) This opening attaches to the plenum 22 " 1" 19 7/16 " 13 1/4 " This opening attaches to the furnace 1/3 HP 110V Motor 6 3/16 "...

  • Page 24: What The Warranty Does Not Cover

    FORT SYSTEMS INC shall in no event be liable for special, incidental, consequential, indirect or other similar damages arising from the breach of the warranty, even if VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
  • Page 25 A copy of the Owner’s Installation and Operation Instructions is provided with each unit, or can be obtained by writing to VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC at the address shown be- low. READ THE OWNER’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE FURNACE.
  • Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS THERMOSTATS VB1000 INSTALLATION WARRANTY 24, 25 WIRING DIAGRAM WOOD/ELECTRIC WIRING DIAGRAM STAND ALONE WIRING DIAGRAM WOO/OIL, WOOD GAS WOOD TYPE Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...
  • Page 27 Version 1.04 Date printed: February 15, 2008 Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444...

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