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Heatmor 200X Operation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 4 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015. Under specific test conditions the 200X can output 54,019 Bru/hr. Under specific test con- ditions the 350X catalytic equipped wood heater can output 89,753 Bru/hr.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    C Caulking Around the Firebox Base D Caulking Around the Outside Perimeter of HEATMOR™ E Filling the HEATMOR™ Outdoor Furnace Initially with Water F Maintaining Water in the Bladder and in the HEATMOR™ G Initial Installation of Sand Types of sand to use Installation H HEATMOR™'s recommended Installation Instructions diagrams...
  • Page 6 9 WATER A Qualities of Water to Use B Water Level Maintenance C Removal/Replacement of System Water D Water Additives E Water Treatment Additives and Safety Specifications F Freeze Protection G Adding Freeze Protection Products 10 BLADDER ASSEMBLY A Bladder B Removal and Replacement of the Bladder C Bladder Gate Valve and Bladder Hose D Water Level Switch...
  • Page 7 E Temperature Probe F High Water Temperature Safety Shutoff Control G Front Light and Fan Power Switch 17 EXTERIOR CLADDING AND INSULATION A Outer Door of HEATMOR™ B Roof of the HEATMOR™ C Sides of the HEATMOR™ D Insulation 18 AIR LEAKS...

  • Page 8: Notice To The Reader

    The methods of operation described within this Operations and Maintenance Manual have proven to be effective for HEATMOR™ Inc. for the sole purpose of the operation of a HEATMOR™ Stainless Steel Outdoor Furnace. All formulas and figures listed within this Operations and Maintenance Manual are approxi- mated and should be read as such.
  • Page 9 EPA PHASE 2 HANGTAG X-SERIES...
  • Page 10 EPA PHASE 2 HANGTAG X-SERIES...

  • Page 12: Heatmor™ X-Series Outdoor Furnace Model

    Chapter 1 HEATMOR™ X-SERIES OUTDOOR FURNACE MODEL Model 200X, 350X...

  • Page 13: Furnace Specifications

    RESIDENTIAL FURNACE SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model 200X Model 350X Overall Width 50" 50" Base Width (Footprint) 46.5" 46.5" Overall Height 82.5" 82.5" Overall Length 95" 95" Base Length (Footprint) 83.75" 83.75" Total Weight (lbs, without water) 1,835 1980 Water Capacity (U.S. gallons) Forced Draft (C.F.M.)

  • Page 15: Furnace Parts List

    FURNACE PARTS LIST - FRONT CUT-AWAY OF X-SERIES Firebox Electrical Firebox Front Light Firebox door Electronic Controller Firebox door hoses and elbows Electrical supply junction box Firebox door handle (not shown) Firebox door hinge Electrical plug outlets (not shown) Firebox door latch Water temperature high-limit Firebox door handle holder controller (aquastat) (not shown)
  • Page 17 FURNACE PARTS LIST - REAR CUT-AWAY OF X-SERIES Firebox Electrical Firebox Front Light (not shown) Firebox door Electronic Controller (not shown) Firebox door hoses and elbows Electrical supply junction box Firebox door handle (not shown) Electrical plug outlets Firebox door hinge (not shown) Water temperature high-limit Firebox door latch (not shown) controller (aquastat)

  • Page 18: Minimum Clearance Separation Specifications

    A HEATMOR™ Stainless Steel Outdoor Furnace should be located with consideration to your neighbor’s property and in accordance with local ordinances. Refer to the “Best Burn Practices” for further operating considerations. HEATMOR™ Outdoor Furnace, is not designed or certified to be located in densely popu- lated areas.

  • Page 19: Warnings And Precautions

    HEATMOR™ suggests the use of brass fittings when installing the unit. Before installing the HEATMOR™ furnace, contact and inform your insurance agent. The HEATMOR™ Outdoor Furnace is to be installed on a concrete base only. Any attempt to place the furnace on any other surface may void the warranty.
  • Page 20 Do not operate the HEATMOR™ furnace until all electrical and water line connections have been properly installed and tested. Do not allow any fire in the firebox until the HEATMOR™ has the correct amount of water and sand installed. DO NOT OVER-FIRE THIS HEATER. Attempts to achieve heat output rates that ex- ceed heater design specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater and to the catalytic combustor if so equipped.
  • Page 21 Benefits to raising the pad: Gives space below the ash auger to place a pail for convenient ash removal. Allows better visibility of the firebox. Less bending when adding wood. Keeps exhaust above the operator. Protects the base of the HEATMOR™...

  • Page 22: Installation Of The Heatmor™ Furnace

    Need to have an airtight seal between the concrete base and the perimeter of the firebox base. Need to seal the perimeter of the entire HEATMOR™ so rodents are not able to find a home inside the HEATMOR™. Need to lift the HEATMOR™ without damaging it.
  • Page 23 10. Turn off the source of water. The HEATMOR™ is now full of water and the return line is also full of water and air free, BUT the supply line leading from the HEATMOR™ to the building to be heated is still full of air.
  • Page 24 Remove the pop-off ball (if equipped) from the relief vent pipe. Connect the water source to the return line leading to the HEATMOR™. Use a garden hose to add the water to the return line.
  • Page 25 Sand that does not contain clay, rocks or organic matter is appropriate. Use a sand that when packed will not allow air to pass through. Mortar sand or sand that is used in the redi-mix concrete business is good. Never use gravel. 200X requires approximately 0.18 cubic yards. 350X requires approximately 0.28 cubic yards.
  • Page 29 Keep the firebox door, ash auger tube cover cap, top flue cover plate, and the outer door of the HEATMOR™ furnace closed at all times except for servicing and refueling. Keep the locking handle on the outer door locked at all times when not servicing or refueling to reduce the risk of tampering and possible injury.
  • Page 30 15. Wear a particle mask when removing ashes. 16. Ash auger may be hot after removing ashes. 17. In case of power failure, do not open any doors on the HEATMOR™. Monitor the water temperature very closely. Refer to “freeze protection” in this manual.
  • Page 31 Lighting the HEATMOR™ for the First Time When lighting the HEATMOR™ furnace for the first time, all installations must be complete and the furnace must be full of water. It is recommended to open bladder valve, reinstall the pop-off ball (if equipped), and the build fire to bring the water up to temperature. This will help prevent the bladder from over expanding.
  • Page 32 There may be streams of water running down the inside firebox walls and down the inside of the firebox door. Water may run out onto the fan cover, below the firebox door, out of the flue covers, and even out the auger tube. THE HEATMOR™ IS NOT LEAKING! Just as moisture collects on the inside of a warm house window on a cold outside day, the same thing is occurring inside the HEATMOR™...
  • Page 33 Loading a large amount of wood into the HEATMOR™ furnace once a day is not always best. We have found that you have a more efficient fire and produce less smoke when you add fuel twice a day.
  • Page 34 What should I burn? Wood This heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to green or freshly cut hardwoods. DO NOT BURN: Garbage;...
  • Page 35 This means that roughly for every 5 cords of wood you burn at 40% Moisture Content you will waste 1 cord just because the wood was not dry. HEATMOR™ is dedicated to helping you burn your wood cleaner, and more efficiently! We recommend burning wood with a moisture content range of 17-25% in this furnace.
  • Page 36 Your HEATMOR™ furnace is designed to create this situation. Wood too high in moisture content results in lower temperatures and unreliable performance. Stages of Combustion During the four stages of combustion, wood breaks down into water, smoke and charcoal.
  • Page 37 The efficiency of the stove will decrease as number of idle cycles increase. As stated before, Moisture content of the fuel will also have a direct impact of the efficiency. HEATMOR™ has two different ways that our stoves are rated, Delivered Efficiency and Overall Efficiency (SLM).
  • Page 38 Q. Is it a good idea to put the front of my HEATMOR™ into my wood storage building so I can load the HEATMOR™ from inside? A.
  • Page 39 • Do not add water from a well that has recently been “shocked” with chlorine. Water Level Maintenance You can verify the water level of your HEATMOR™ by checking the fullness of the bladder. The water level gauge (“add water” weight) inside the front door should be up near the bladder, not down near the shelf.
  • Page 40 4) Pour the entire contents of the water treatment chemical, as supplied, into the HEATMOR™ furnace. 5) Top off your HEATMOR™ furnace with water, fill the bladder, and replace the pop-off ball (if equipped). Refer to “Filling the Bladder Initially” for details or contact your local dealer.
  • Page 41 Water Treatment Additives and Safety Specifications Water Treatment Safety Specifications DANGER: CORROSIVE MATERIAL - CAUSES BURNS CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Product Identification: Control Water Stove Treatment and Rust Inhibitor Product Manufacturer: Image Supply Inc. Contents: Sodium Nitrate Potassium Hydroxide Hidacid Azure Blue Dye Water...
  • Page 42 Freeze Protection Principles of Freeze Protection When the total system is operating as designed, there is no need to add anti-freeze. How- ever if the water in the outdoor furnace is not going to be kept above 50 degrees Fahren- heit in cold weather, freeze protection must be considered.
  • Page 43 Take a funnel and place it into the relief vent pipe. Pour the contents of the freeze protection products, into the HEATMOR™ furnace. Do not pressurize the HEATMOR™; do not attempt to thread fittings onto the relief vent pipe and “pump” additives into the HEATMOR™ under pressure.
  • Page 44 Filling the Bladder with Water When the entire system is bled of air and the water jacket of the HEATMOR™ is full of water (water flows out onto the roof through the vent pipe), leave the water from the water source flowing to the HEATMOR™...
  • Page 45 WITH WATER AND CHEMICALS. Turn off the (green) bladder gate valve located at the rear of the HEATMOR™ furnace to the left of the thermometer. Remove the bladder cover plate held in place by wing nuts. Remove the hose clamp from the bladder gate valve.
  • Page 46 Water Level Switch - X-Series Principle of the Water Level Switch The water level switch communicates with the controller to activate the alarm and cut power if the water level is low. Removal and Replacement of the Water Level Switch Remove the pop-off ball (if equipped) and drain some of the water from the furnace so that when the water switch is removed no water drains from...

  • Page 47: Water Jacket

    Supply Line and Return Line Threaded Connectors Principles The HEATMOR™ furnace is designed to draw the supply (hot) water from the bottom of the water jacket. This may seem irregular (people know hot water rises), but this method mixes the water in the water jacket better and often extends pump life. The return (cooler) water connects to the, upper, rear spud of the HEATMOR™.

  • Page 48: Firebox And Other Components

    Remove all wood and let the unit cool down. Drain all water. Remove the total roof of the HEATMOR™. Remove sides of the HEATMOR™. Remove the ends and doors of the HEATMOR™. Remove the insulation. Disconnect plumbing. Loosen the firebox / base connector clamps.

  • Page 49: Safe Operating Guidelines

    Firebox Door Principles of the Firebox Door The firebox door is water cooled to prevent warping of the door. It also acts like a water jacket, absorbing heat from the fire, and placing that energy into the water. Being water cooled, the front of the firebox door will never be hotter than the water.

  • Page 50: Water

    ABSOLUTELY NO FIRE IN THE FIREBOX WHEN PERFORMING THIS REPAIR. DO NOT PERFORM THIS REPAIR WHEN UNIT WATER TEMPERATURE IS UNSAFE. ALWAYS WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN WORKING WITH WATER AND CHEMICALS. Removal and Replacement To remove the firebox door, follow these steps: Turn off power to the combustion air blowers.

  • Page 51: Water Jacket

    Firebox Door Hoses and Elbows Principle of the Door Hoses The door hoses allow water to circulate between the firebox door and the water jacket. Operation of the Door Hoses The door hoses allow water from the water jacket to pass through the firebox door, through thermal siphoning.
  • Page 52 “flash back.” The firebox door handle is also designed to “stick” to the firebox door handle holder on the outer door. This procedure prevents either of the doors closing while the HEATMOR™ is being loaded with wood. Maintenance / Result To maintain the door handle, ensure that the nut on the pivot point is not overly tight.
  • Page 53 Principles of the Firebox Door Holder The firebox door holder provides a means of holding both the outer front door and the firebox door completely open while the operator is loading wood into the HEATMOR™. Operation Firebox Door Handle Holder Open the firebox door as you step backwards towards the exterior door.
  • Page 54 Leave the firebox door open for 24 hours to allow silicone to dry completely. NOTE: You will need 78 inches of 1 inch door rope material plus two tubes of caulking. The door rope kit is available from your HEATMOR™ dealer. Firebox Door Frame...
  • Page 55 Firebox / Base Connector Clamps Principles of the Firebox / Base Connector Clamps To allow easy separation of the firebox / water jacket assembly and the base, if repairs are needed to either assembly. Firebrick Principles of the Firebrick Once heated, the firebricks hold heat for a long period of time.
  • Page 56 Principles of Sand in the Base of the Firebox The HEATMOR™ furnace, in boiler terms, is a “dry base boiler.” This is to say there is no water around the base of the firebox. The firebrick and sand hold and release heat to the firebox during the off cycle.

  • Page 57: Air Supply

    Chapter 13 AIR SUPPLY Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the appliance and may damage the catalytic combustor.
  • Page 58 Steps to Maintain your Blower / Flipper Assembly. Turn off the main power supply to the furnace. Loosen and remove the two thumb nuts securing the blower / flipper assembly to the large air tube, and remove the blower / flipper assembly. Lubricate the blower motor every six months with 10 to 20 drops of SAE 10W or 20W non-detergent oil (ML Type) or with electric motor oil in the appropri-...
  • Page 59 Air Box(s) Principle The air box is designed to distribute the appropriate percent- age of air from the blower, into different areas of the firebox so the fire will burn efficiently and clean. Maintenance / Result Check for ashes in the air box. If ashes are in the air box, they may interfere with the opening and closing of the flipper.
  • Page 60 “fan on” position or if the Automatic Fan Switch fails in the “fan on” position, the HEATMOR™ combustion fan will continue to run until the high limit is tripped. Ensure that the Automatic Fan Switch is working properly: if the HEATMOR™...
  • Page 62 4) Re-attach the flue cover plate(s), making sure to tighten the nuts to make an airtight seal. 5) If the HEATMOR™ Furnace unit is shut down for the summer, inspect and clean the flue for the next heating season.
  • Page 63 ASHES Ash Management and Ash Removal If ash management is deficient, the HEATMOR™ will not perform to its optimum. It is time well spent to ensure proper ash management. In the long run, the operator will be paid back many times over in higher efficiency and better performance. Improper ash management results in one unfavorable condition starting a chain reaction of additional problems.
  • Page 64 A proper method of storing the ash auger is to attach a six inch PVC pipe, three feet long, to the side of the HEATMOR™. Storing the auger in the tube will keep it from being frozen into or under snow.

  • Page 65: A Chimney

    The ash auger tube is a six inch diameter tube that extends from the rear of the ash pan on the X-Series, to approximately four inches past the cladding of the HEATMOR™. This extension allows placing a container under the tube to catch the ashes.
  • Page 66 ELECTRICAL Principles The HEATMOR™ furnace comes with all internal components pre-wired. Provision is made for easy attachment of the main electrical power supply to the HEATMOR™ controls. Electrical outlets at the rear of the HEATMOR™ accommodate plugging in circulating pumps.
  • Page 68 The temperature probe is how the Electronic Controller reads the temperature of the water in the water jacket. Removal and Replacement Turn off the main power supply to the HEATMOR™. Remove the cover of the low voltage junction box. Pull the temperature probe out of the well.
  • Page 69 “red wire”. The red wire leading from the HEATMOR™ back to the power source can be installed so the electrical power will sound an alarm or will override the comfortable heat settings within the heated building.
  • Page 70 In the Event of a Power Failure If a power failure occurs during the use of a HEATMOR™, do not open the firebox door to provide draft for the fire to burn. Allow the fire to go out. In case of a prolonged power...
  • Page 71 Chapter 17 EXTERIOR CLADDING AND INSULATION Outer Front Door of the HEATMOR™ Principles of the Outer Front Door The outer door of the furnace is an exterior door, which is insulated to retain the heat that radiates from the firebox door and water jacket surface.
  • Page 72 Secure the new roof to the frame of the furnace. Re-seal the lift point, chimney, relief vent pipe, and anode rod coupler with caulking. Sides of the HEATMOR™ Principle of the Sides and Ends The sides of the furnace are clad with your choice of steel siding.
  • Page 73 Air Leaks Checking For Air Leaks Once your HEATMOR™ system is up and running, we recommend that you conduct an initial check for air leaks from the furnace. To detect an air leak, put some green grass (or something which will create heavy smoke) into the furnace. When the furnace is smoking, cover the chimney and turn off the blower and watch for smoke leaks.
  • Page 74 This method of heating needs to be planned from the initial stages of purchasing your HEATMOR™. A HEATMOR™ Outdoor Furnace must be special ordered and manufactured with a special hole at the back of the furnace to accommodate the domestic coil.
  • Page 75 The Combustor supplied with the 350X is a Healthy Hearth Catalytic Converter Combustor. The full assembly P/N 17094 can be obtained by contacting your HEATMOR™. For Warranty claim information on the combustor (HEATMOR™ P/N 92942) contact your HEATMOR™ Dealer or HEATMOR™. HEATMOR™ PO Box 787, Warroad, MN 56763...
  • Page 76 Removal There are no nuts or bolts that need to be removed in order for the catalyst to be removed from the stove. The catalyst is wedged into the flue opening using gravity. Remove permanent flash screen by pushing up, then pulling down and forward. •...
  • Page 77 Cleaning Surface Cleaning – It is important to ensure the surface of the catalyst stays free of ash and debris. At least every three days, using the supplied brush, brush over the surface of the catalyst. This knocks down that the ash that starts to clog the catalyst, shortening the burn cycle and making the stove inefficient.
  • Page 78 Chapter 21 SEASON STARTUP AND MAINTAINANCE To begin season start-up of your HEATMOR™ Outdoor Furnace, assuming you followed the procedures outlined in the “End of Season Maintenance Checklist,” follow the instruc- tions below: 1) Remove cap from chimney. 2) Build fire in firebox and bring your furnace up to temperature. (Refer to the “Lighting the HEATMOR™...

  • Page 79: Ashes

    Thoroughly pull ashes from sides and corners of Firebox. Rake ashes in Fire- box down into the grates. Auger ashes out of Ash Pan. (Refer to the “Ashes” section of the HEATMOR™ Opera- tions and Maintenance Manual.) Place cap on Chimney. There is no specific product sold for this use, but a five gallon bucket or something similar will cover the chimney keeping unwanted moisture and visitors away.
  • Page 80 HEATMOR™ Inc. NOTE: To keep the Control (water chemical) circulated and properly coated throughout the HEATMOR™ system, it is recommended to start pumps at least once a month for approxi- mately 2 - 3 hours.

  • Page 81: Electrical

    Refer to: • Maintaining the correct amount of water in the bladder and in the HEATMOR™. Q. Why is water coming out of the overflow relief vent pipe? A. When the furnace is initially filled and too much water is in the furnace, it releases through the relief vent pipe when the furnace is up to temperature.
  • Page 82 Q. Why am I experiencing an excess buildup of creosote in the furnace? A. You more than likely are introducing unwanted draft into the firebox. This may be caused by several things, including a door ajar, ash auger tube cover loose, flipper assembly stuck or the A.R.D.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting And Solutions

    ♦ Fans On – Air Must Get In. ♦ Fans Off – Air Must Stay Out. ♦ Water Temperature between 145 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit. PROCEDURES ARE REFERENCED TO HEATMOR™ “OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL” WHICH COMES WITH EVERY NEW HEATMOR™...
  • Page 84 Not enough wood in Refer to “Loading wood Add wood Firebox into the HEATMOR™” Poor quality wood. Better wood. Refer to “Types of Wood” Remove blower and flipper Refer to Steps to “Maintain Draft flipper stuck.

  • Page 85: Air Leaks

    PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION PROCEDURE Re-size fuel Refer to “Wood” Refer to “Filling the Add Water HEATMOR™ Outdoor Fur- nace Initially with Water” Use dryer wood. Refer to “Types of Wood” Clean Chimney Refer to “Chimney” Clean Flue Refer to “Flue”...
  • Page 86 Do not add so much fuel all Refer to “Loading wood out firebox door while there is fuel still inside. at one time. into the HEATMOR™” loading Burning wet wood or poor Add dryer, seasoned wood. Refer to “Types of Wood”...
  • Page 87 SOLUTION PROCEDURE Draft fan has not been Refer to “Loading wood Turn off fan before loading. turned off while loading. into the HEATMOR” Refer to “Filling the Furnace is boiling (could Add water. Complete a HEATMOR™ Outdoor Losing Water happen when away, sleep-...
  • Page 88 Contact your Local Dealer ing devices in building heating devices. Heating devices need Maintain heating devices Contact your Local Dealer maintenance. HEATMOR™ not running Consult Dealer Contact your Local Dealer between operating range Check circulating pumps. Replace if necessary. Line that is kinked.
  • Page 89 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION PROCEDURE Somewhere in the domes- tic water system of the house, the hot and the cold can mix (as in a single fau- Contact your Local Dealer cet outlet) and the resulting mixed warm water is being sent to the hot water taps instead of pure hot water Manifold not balanced...

  • Page 91: Heatmor™ For Life

    Any registered HEATMOR™ Outdoor Furnace owner listed as the 1st referral contact of a HEATMOR™ Outdoor Furnace sold after July 31, 2010 will receive a $100 check for each confirmed referral after the sale of a new HEATMOR™ Outdoor Furnace is finalized and warranty of new outdoor furnace is received by HEATMOR™.

  • Page 93: Notes

    NOTES...

This manual is also suitable for:

350xX series

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