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"Manufactured in North America" COMFORT PLUS COMMERCIAL FORCED AIR HEATING SYSTEM Owners and Installers Manual Model 6140 Applicable to Software Version 2.0X U.S. Pat. #5201024, #5086493 Can. Pat. #2059158, #2060881...
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For Customer Use Please record your model and serial number below. This number is found on the identification label located on the lower left side of the base. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. ________________________________________________________________________ Serial No. ________________________________________________________________________...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. DO NOT energize the system while disassembled or until system installation is complete. 2. DO NOT use or store materials that may produce explosive or flammable gases near the system. 3. DO NOT violate the placement and clearance require- ments specified in this manual (Pages 3.02-3.03).
Table of Contents Operation General Operation ..................................1.01 System Use During Construction Phase ............................1.01 System Start-Up ................................... 1.01 Turning System "OFF" and "ON" ............................... 1.01 Control Panel ....................................1.02 Operating Status (Digital Display) ............................... 1.02 Temperature Control ..................................1.03 Brick Core Charge Control ................................
SYSTEM USE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE Like most heating equipment manufacturers, Steffes strongly recommends that Construction Heating Units be used instead of the permanent heating system during the construction phase. Use of the permanent heating system during this phase may contaminate the duct system and/or internal areas of the heating system.
AM and PM Indicator Lights FIGURE 1 The AM and PM indicator lights are only utilized if the Steffes Time Clock Module is being installed. With this module installed, the system displays time on AM/PM intervals and the corresponding light flashes. The system can be configured to display military time, in which case, both the AM and PM lights illuminate.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL Temperature set point is adjusted at the wall thermostat(s) or the main system control. If temperature in the area drops below the desired set point, a heat call is initiated and the blower is energized. The variable speed core blowers automatically adjust speed in relation to brick core temperature and duct temperature to circulate air through the brick core.
SINGLE FEED KIT (208/240V ONLY) The Comfort Plus Commercial 6140 has built-in circuit breakers. They are factory configured to be field con- nected to multiple line voltage circuits. If single feed to the element and blowers/control circuits is desired, the single feed kit is available to allow the system to be powered with a one, larger line voltage circuit.
The Comfort Plus Commercial system is designed for upflow supply air discharge. In applications where downflow air discharge is desired, Steffes offers a kit that provides the ability to connect the supply air plenum in a manner that directs the air downward. (Order Item # 1301578). In downflow configuration, the furnace must be installed in a fashion that allows access to the supply blowers plenum cover.
Installation CAUTION Risk of personal injury. Steel edges can cut. Use caution when install- ing or servicing this equipment. SHIPPING AND PACKAGING The Comfort Plus Commercial system should always be transported in an upright position to avoid damage to internal components and insulation materials. The information below describes the items shipped with each system. INFORMATION PACKAGE HEATING ELEMENTS (includes Owner's Manual and...
FRONT VIEW 0" REQUIRED 0" REQUIRED CLEARANCE CLEARANCE 36" MIN CLEARANCE STEFFES Back and Sides = 3 inches (from combustible material) Requirements of other Bottom = 0 clearance codes and regulations Top = 6 inches (from combustible material) may supercede the Front = 36 inches (for ease in servicing) clearances listed.
Step 7 Remove the sheet metal screws around the outer edge of the galvanized front panel. Remove the panel and set it aside. Step 8 Starting at the bottom, carefully lift each of the insulation blankets and drape them over the top of the system.
HEATING ELEMENT AND AIR CHANNEL INSTALLATION Step 1 After all brick are loaded, insert the heating elements between the brick layers, sliding them in until the element ends embed into the side cutouts of the brick cavity. The elements MUST be installed so their threaded screw tabs on the wire connection terminals point forward and down.
BRICK CORE TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION Step 1 Remove the screws by the brick core temperature sensor holes in the galvanized front panel. Step 2 Insert the brick core temperature sensors through the holes in the galvanized front panel. Be sure the sensor marked "upper" is installed in the upper opening , the sensor marked "lower"...
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Step 3 Locate the plenum support bracket shipped in the plenum box. Attach the bracket to the supply air side using the blunt tip screws supplied in the plenum assembly hardware package. Refer to Figure 8 for proper positioning of the plenum support bracket. Step 4 Attach the supply blower wiring harness located in the base of the system to the blower using the connections...
Remove the screws to the plenums access cover and slide the coil into place inside the plenum. If not using a Steffes supplied return air plenum, the installer will need to make provisions in the plenum to accommodate the coil and air filter.
LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS - PEAK CONTROL Steffes ETS heating equipment may be controlled by the Power Company via a peak control signal. This signal can be sent to the equipment using a Steffes Power Line Carrier control system, low voltage wiring, a Steffes Time Clock Module, or line voltage control.
TIME CLOCK MODULE PEAK CONTROL The Steffes Time Clock Module is another option for providing a peak control signal to the Comfort Plus Com- mercial . It mounts inside the systems low voltage electrical compartment and interfaces with the relay board via an interface cable.
ROOM THERMOSTAT A low voltage (24VAC) room thermostat can be used for room temperature control with the Comfort Plus Hydronic system. Steffes recommends using a digital thermostat. If utilizing a mechanical thermostat, a load resistor may be necessary due to the low current draw (.01 amps) on the heat call input circuit of the Comfort Plus system.
C003 Power Line Carrier (PLC) Channel Selection - If using PLC communication, this setting must match the channel setting in the Steffes PLC transmitting device. A value of zero indicates power line carrier communication is disabled. C004...
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C013-C021 Time Clock Module Configuration - These configuration settings are used to configure the peak control times when utilizing the optional Steffes Time Clock Module. Refer to the installation and configuration instructions included with the time clock module for more information.
Verify, once again, that the Operating Mode displayed on the control panel corresponds with the power company's peak control signal. Step 10 In applications utilizing the Steffes Power Line Carrier control system, complete the Installers Final Check-Out Procedure in the Owners and Installers Manual provided with that device.
In addition, if the system is not installed within the heated area, heat lost statically must be taken into account when sizing. Contact Steffes Corpora- tion for assistance in selecting an appropriately sized system.
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DISASSEMBLING A COMFORT PLUS COMMERICAL SYSTEM Step 1 Remove the painted front panel of the brick storage cabinet by removing the sheet metal screws along the top, bottom, and sides of the panel. Detach by pulling the bottom of the panel forward and down. Step 2 Remove the limit zone cover.
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INTERNAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS - LINE VOLTAGE 240V OR 208V SYSTEMS ONLY WITH VARIABLE SPEED Use copper or aluminum conductors rated for 75 C or higher for field connection of this device. VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER BLACK BLACK MANUAL RESET 190 ° SEE NOTE 2 BLUE N.C.
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277V OR 347V SYSTEMS ONLY WITH VARIABLE SPEED Use copper or aluminum conductors rated for 75 C or higher for field connection of this device. NEUTRAL GROUND VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER FIELD BLACK SUPPLIED BLACK MANUAL RESET Transformer 120/240 VAC 190 ° BLUE N.C.
INTERNAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM - LOW VOLTAGE The outdoor temperature sensor, room thermostat, and peak control device are connected via low voltage wiring. System Low Voltage Wiring Diagram - With Variable Speed The "R" and "C" positions in the low voltage terminal strip may be used as a source of 24 VAC for powering external low voltage devices (60 VA maximum).
HELP MENU The Comfort Plus Commercial contains a Help Menu which may be accessed through the control panel. To access the Help Menu, press and release the M button until the faceplate displays HELP. Scroll through the menu by pressing either the up or the down arrow button. Display Reading Description...
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Error Code Description Outdoor sensor (direct wired) temperature reading is out of normal operating range. The sensor circuit may be open or shorted, the processor control board may be out of calibration, or there may be an incorrect value in L035. If using power line carrier control, make sure the values in L020 and L035 have been set appropriately.
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Verify that the values in L090, L091, and L092 are correct for the application. There is no communication occurring with the Steffes Time Clock Module. If this module is installed, verify the value in L035. If correct, the interface cable or the time clock module may be defective.
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GLOSSAR OSSAR OSSAR OSSARY Y Y Y Y OSSAR Manual Charge Control ~ Method of brick core Anticipated Peak ~ Used only by certain power charge regulation where the owner must periodically companies as an alternative method of storing heat in adjust the brick core temperature setting in relation to the brick core.
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(2) years of the date of installation and which Steffes examination of the returned appliance or part(s) shall verify to Steffes...
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