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Central Boiler Firestar Operation Manual

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For parts and accessories, service or repairs, call your authorized Central Boiler dealer or heating contractor. Record
the information below for future reference.
Serial Number
Dealership Name
Owner Name
OPERATION MANUAL
PURGE
RESET
IGNITION
ASSIST
Purge
Over Air
II
™
Status
Under Air
Connected
Power
Installation Date
Phone Number
SOFTWARE VERSION 7.0
with E-Link
Technology
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10-OCT-2016 • (p/n 9000437)

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  • Page 1 Over Air Under Air Connected Power with E-Link Technology For parts and accessories, service or repairs, call your authorized Central Boiler dealer or heating contractor. Record the information below for future reference. Serial Number Installation Date Dealership Name Phone Number...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting FireStar Combustion Controller to Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: Overview

    As the operator of the outdoor furnace, you will be able to adjust the variables and parameters of the FireStar to obtain a cleaner and more efficient burn. Some variables can be changed to match the outdoor furnace operation to the heat load, type and size of coal, etc.

  • Page 5: Button And Led Status Indicators

    FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL Over Air / Under Air LEDs - illuminate to indicate the actuator for controlling the Over or Under Air is open. Connected LED - illuminates to indicate the controller is connected to a wi-fi network.

  • Page 6: Standard Run Mode

    FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL Once Stage 1 of the purge cycle is complete, these three LEDs will turn green. When the purge timer reaches the set point (default is 5 minutes), or when the firebox door is opened, Purge Mode ends and the LEDs turn off. PURGE RESET IGNITION...

  • Page 7: Reset Cycle

    FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL Reset Cycle When burning a fuel that does not require over air (such as anthracite), the Reset button will typically PURGE not be used. RESET IGNITION ASSIST Status Purge Over Air Under Air Connected Power LEDs VIOLET...

  • Page 8: Ignition Assist

    FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL Ignition Assist PURGE RESET IGNITION ASSIST Status Purge Over Air Under Air Connected Power LEDs VIOLET The Ignition Assist button is used to start an intial fire from a cold start or to re-ignite an almost extinguished fire.

  • Page 9: Idle Mode

    FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL Idle Mode PURGE RESET IGNITION ASSIST Status Purge Over Air Under Air Connected Power When in Idle Mode, all of the Status LEDs are off. The display will still alternate between the water temperature and the flue gas temperature. Idle Mode occurs when the water temperature has reached the water temperature setpoint.

  • Page 10: Basic Controller Features

    FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL Basic Controller Features Power To turn the controller on or off, press the Power button. Upon startup, the controller will display @@@ followed by the software version number, and then conduct a brief self test. The settings and procedures in this manual apply to software version 7.0.

  • Page 11: To Lock/Unlock Controller

    Setup Mode and Adjusting FireStar Settings One of the most powerful features of the FireStar Combustion Controller is that it provides you with numerous settings you can customize and fine-tune to the types of fuel you are burning. This can help you obtain the cleanest and most efficient operation of your outdoor furnace that is possible.

  • Page 12: Variables Chart

    (if applicable) for burning anthracite or bituminous. Factory deafult settings are for bituminous coal. NOTE: Menu items not shown are either not adjustable or should not be changed without consulting your Central Boiler dealer. Menu #...
  • Page 13 Temperature Display . COMBUSTION TEMPERATURE OFFSET This variable is added to (or subtracted from) the Combustion Temperature Display . WI-FI ENABLED (0=disabled, 1=enabled) . 27-40 Menu items 27-40 are variables used with the FireStar and MyFireStar . c om systems .

  • Page 14: Burn Adjustment Guide

    FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL Burn Adjustment Guide Use the following recommendations to help obtain a clean and efficient burn and extract the most heat from your coal. When making any adjustments, it is best to change settings gradually and allow the furnace to burn for a few loading cycles to determine if the settings you've changed are beneficial to operation.
  • Page 15 FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL • Reduce RESET CYCLE UNDER AIR DURATION (Menu #11). This will shorten the time it takes the under air actuator to reach its maximum opening position. • Reduce RESET CYCLE OVER AIR DURATION (Menu #15) or RESET CYCLE OVER AIR START SETTING (Menu #13).

  • Page 16: Led Display Alarm Definitions

    Check the water level at the sight gauge and, if necessary, add water according to the Water Quality and Maintenance section. If adding water does not correct the problem, contact your Central Boiler dealer. HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH TEMP 1, followed by the water temperature, will scroll across the display if the water temperature reaches 200˚F (93˚C).
  • Page 17 FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL FIRE OUT WITH A THERMOCOUPLE ERROR When the water temperature is below 120˚F (49˚C), the system will check for an increase in water temperature. If the controller has just been turned on or if the firebox door has been opened and closed, the system will wait 2 hours before checking for an increase in water temperature.

  • Page 18: Connecting Firestar Combustion Controller To Wi-Fi Network

    FORGE OUTDOOR COAL FURNACE • OWNER'S MANUAL Connecting FireStar Combustion Controller to Wi-Fi Network The FireStar Combustion Controller's integrated wi-fi allows you to connect to your local wi-fi network and take advantage of the online features when you create an online account.
  • Page 19 11. Using a web browser on the connected device, navigate to www.wifiset.net. 12. Your browser will display the FireStar Setup page. Select the wi-fi network SSID you would like to connect to. Select your wi-fi security type and enter your wi-fi password and furnace serial number (SSID and password are case-sensitive).
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