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WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING
ter Treatment Policy
ualify for warranty, water must be tested at a minimum
nce per year and water treatment added when
essary.
ake a water sample:
ocate your water sample bottle, mailing carton and
ailing label provided to you by your dealer.
pen the boiler drain located at the bottom of the rear
abinet of the furnace for 10-15 seconds or until the
ater runs clear. CAUTION: Water is hot! Use extreme
are when pouring into a bucket, and let cool before
ollecting a sample.
ll one of the test bottles at least 1/2 to 2/3 full.
ll out the mailing label provided with the test bottle
ompletely, including your email address, the model
umber and the serial number of your furnace. Make
ure to note if the furnace water contains any antifreeze
additional chemicals.
ace bottle in the tube. Attach top part of the label to
mple bottle and bottom part to the outside of mailing
G
be.
ail to our testing lab. Results can take up to 4 weeks
receive and up to 8 weeks if no email address is on
and at HeatMaster
.
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ou will receive a water test report outlining what must
e done (if anything). If any action is necessary, take
nother sample and mail it to our test lab again to verify
e recommended changes have been made.
EPA Certified Wood
Burning Furnaces
er or after testing, if needed. Ensure that all drains are
ed. It is recommended that water treatment is added
that. Additional treatment may have to be added
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water with more severe properties or for systems with
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e chemically demanding requirements.
SERIES
Recommended operating levels are as
follows:
Conductivity: 100 - 4000 ppm
pH: 8.5 – 10. 5
Nitrates: no less than 730 ppm
Test Parameters and What They Mean
Conductivity
Conductivity is a measurement of minerals in your furnace
water. While it is common to have minerals in water, in
excess minerals can cause many problems in hydronic
systems including scaling and corrosion.
pH
pH is a measurement of alkalinity (hard or soft water). For
outdoor furnace water and the water treatment used in
outdoor furnaces, it is better to have your water a little
harder than softer (recommended pH range is 8.5-10) as
the active ingredients in the water treatment neutralize
harder water easier than softer water.
Nitrates
Nitrates tested for are a measurement of how much
water treatment is in the water. Nitrates measured are
OPERATION AND
active units of water treatment available to neutralize
MAINTENANCE
harmful elements in your furnace water. Nitrates also act
to neutralize harmful bacteria that may build-up in the
MANUAL
furnace water over time.
Glycol
Inhibited glycol provides anti-corrosion elements and
freeze protection for outdoor furnaces and is compatible
with Outdoor Furnace Water Treatment. Because outdoor
furnaces are open to the atmosphere systems and will
have fresh water added occasionally, oxygen is always
entering the system and will break down the glycol over
time to create glycolic acid which will harm your furnace
UL 2523-2009
Heatmaster
system. When this happens you will be required to drain
CAN/CSA B366.1-2011
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SERIES
G Series Furnace Operating Manual
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  • Page 1 Additional treatment may have to be added time to create glycolic acid which will harm your furnace By SteelTech Inc. UL 2523-2009 Heatmaster G Series Furnace Operating Manual water with more severe properties or for systems with system.

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    10% per year. Any parts not manufactured by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb thermostats, limit switches, pumps, heat exchangers - carry sure to their own manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Recommended Operating Levels ....5 RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR WARRANTY AND SAFETY SteelTech Inc. Test Parameters and What They Mean ....5 FUTURE REFERENCE...
  • Page 4 10 years with coverage pro-rated warranty for a period of 10 years with coverage by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as warranty can be approved unless the warranty registration...

  • Page 5: Water Treatment And Testing

    SERIES SERIES WATER TREATMENT & TESTING WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING WATER TREATMENT POLICY RECOMMENDED OPERATING LEVELS ARE AS Water Treatment Policy Recommended operating levels are as FOLLOWS: follows: To qualify for warranty, water must be tested at a minimum ter Treatment Policy Recommended operating levels are as To qualify for warranty, water must be tested at a minimum...
  • Page 6 10% per year. Any parts not manufactured by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as run it in such a way so that it does not cause a public or numb •...

  • Page 7: Clearance To Combustibles

    SERIES SERIES FURNACE INSTALLATION GUIDE WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING FURNACE INSTALLATION GUIDE Installationg should be performed by a qualified installer and must comply with all requirements of the agency having jurisdiction. ter Treatment Policy Recommended operating levels are as G4000 G7000 follows: jurisdiction.

  • Page 8: Furnace Foundation

    SteelTech Inc. recommends the trench to be 24” to 36” deep and wide SteelTech Inc. recommends the trench to be 24” to 36” deep, and wide You w enough to install your water lines.

  • Page 9: Indoor Installation (Smokeless Loading Option Only)

    SERIES INDOOR INSTALLATION WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING IMPORTANT: A fire may be caused by the following: The top of the chimney must extend at least 3.0 feet above the highest point where it exits the roof and be at least 2.0 •...

  • Page 10: Chimney Installation

    The basic rule is this: The top of the chimney must clear the other chimney brands or fabricate your own components. stainless steel chimney and connector. by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as 2-feet. This includes the peak of the house, parapet, dormer, numb roof penetration point (the upper edge) by at least 3-feet •...

  • Page 11: Combustion Air

    SERIES SERIES COMBUSTION AIR WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING Fireplaces, other furnaces, clothes dryers, exhaust fans, Furnace Connection COMBUSTION AIR Furnace Connection and other appliances all draw air from the room in which • Connections to the furnace are clearly marked. Connections to the furnace are clearly marked.
  • Page 12 10% per year. Any parts not manufactured the pressurized system (such as a boiler) can be used as 180° F by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb a backup heat source in case of an emergency or need for...

  • Page 13: Domestic Hot Water

    SERIES SERIES SERIES system of both boilers shall be powered from a single Forced Air Furnace (Water-To-Air Exchanger) Boiler Safety Forced Air Furnace (Water-To-Air Exchanger) branch circuit without exceptions. The water-to-air heat exchanger must be mounted so that WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING The water-to-air heat exchanger must be mounted so that •...
  • Page 14 10% per year. Any parts not manufactured by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb PUMP PLUG IN thermostats, limit switches, pumps, heat exchangers - carry...

  • Page 15: Operating The Furnace

    SERIES OPERATING THE FURNACE SERIES WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING Filling the Furnace With Water Filling the furnace with the inline valve pushes all the air towards the furnace and out of the Your furnace has a vent pipe that protrudes through the vent.
  • Page 16 11. Unseasoned materials. 10. Salt-water driftwood or other previously salt water the summer as the moisture that evaporates from the by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb saturated materials. wood will have nowhere to go.

  • Page 17: Loading The Furnace (Smokeless Loading)

    SERIES LOADING THE FURNACE - SMOKELESS LOADING SERIES HANDLE WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING WARNING: Risk of fire flashback Follow these instructions carefully or personal injury may result ter Treatment Policy Recommended operating levels are as LOADING THE FURNACE - SMOKELESS It is always best to load your furnace when it is low on wood LOADING HANDLE follows:...
  • Page 18 10% per year. Any parts not manufactured burning of the wood and eventual furnace malfunction. by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb furnace malfunction.
  • Page 19 SERIES Note: Be sure to close the bypass once you have finished CONDITIONS AND SAFETY DEVICES loading the furnace and closed the firebox door. The control WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING This wood furnace has a manufacturer-set minimum low has a timer that will shut the furnace down if the bypass burn rate that must not be altered It is against federal has been open for 5 minutes.
  • Page 20 10% per year. Any parts not manufactured by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb thermostats, limit switches, pumps, heat exchangers - carry sure to their own manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 21: How The G Series Gasification Outdoor Furnace Works

    SERIES HOW THE G/GS SERIES GASIFICATION OUTDOOR FURNACE WORKS SteelTech Inc. is proud of its reputation for producing ash that would come with it and burned at temperatures innovative outdoor heating methods and our G Series HOW THE G SERIES GASIFICATION OUTDOOR The wood gas mixture that is created in the firebox is then outdoor furnaces are continuing that trend.
  • Page 22 10% per year. Any parts not manufactured treatment tested and adjusted to manufacturer’s handle should be angled towards the front of the furnace. by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb specifications. See page 5 for exact specifications. If...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    SERIES Creosote - Formation, and Need for Removal: determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other a chimney fire.
  • Page 24 1. Check to ensure that the unit has power Is the Main piping should be hot from top to bottom. by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb Power switch in the rear electrical box in the thermostats, limit switches, pumps, heat exchangers - carry 2.

  • Page 25: Electrical Troubleshooting

    SERIES circulator(s) running. Avoid over-firing! 3. Remove the access panel at the rear of the furnace and Fire the furnace cautiosly untill you are able to determine inspect the bypass door for smoke leakage. WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING how quickly the heasting system is able to absorb the head 4.
  • Page 26 CLOSED then the switch is faulty and should be replaced. • If there is not 24V DC power at the terminals, check for by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb Cold Start Button: power output at the power supply.
  • Page 27 SERIES Damper Actuator: To test for proper operation the furnace should be powered on and calling for heat The display should indicate the target WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING » Inspect the top and bottom damper plates for proper Top and Bottom Air % In this state, you may test for power operation.

  • Page 28: Instructions For Editing Control Settings

    10% per year. Any parts not manufactured by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb thermostats, limit switches, pumps, heat exchangers - carry sure to their own manufacturer’s warranty.

  • Page 29: Conductivity: 100 - 4000 Ppm

    SERIES Set Water Temp Timer Settings WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING ter Treatment Policy Recommended operating levels are as follows: ualify for warranty, water must be tested at a minimum nce per year and water treatment added when Conductivity: 100 - 4000 ppm essary.
  • Page 30 10% per year. Any parts not manufactured by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as numb thermostats, limit switches, pumps, heat exchangers - carry sure to...

  • Page 31: Nitrates

    SERIES WATER TREATMENT AND TESTING ter Treatment Policy Recommended operating levels are as follows: ualify for warranty, water must be tested at a minimum nce per year and water treatment added when Conductivity: 100 - 4000 ppm essary. pH: 8.5 – 10. 5 ake a water sample: Nitrates: no less than 730 ppm ocate your water sample bottle, mailing carton and...
  • Page 32 10% per year. Any parts not manufactured and heat exchangers. For more information by SteelTech Inc. that are used on the furnace - such as on our parts or to arrange product installation thermostats, limit switches, pumps, heat exchangers - carry please contact your local HeatMaster dealer.

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