Heatmaster P Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
EPA CERTIFIED WOOD
BURNING FURNACES
UL 2523-2022
Version 1.2
CAN/CSA B366.1-11(R2020)

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  • Page 1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL EPA CERTIFIED WOOD BURNING FURNACES UL 2523-2022 Version 1.2 CAN/CSA B366.1-11(R2020)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Firing The Furnace .......................... 16 Phone: (877) 325-9792 Wood Pellet Quality ......................... 17 Fax (204) 325-9803 Loading The Furnace Fuel Hopper ....................18 How the P Series Outdoor Pellet Furnace Works ................19 info@heatmasterss.com Controls And Safety Devices ......................20 www.heatmasterss.com CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care And Maintenance ........................
  • Page 3: Lifetime Limited Warranty

    HeatMaster Furnaces Inc. warrants to the original owner the replacement component or furnace. HeatMaster Furnaces of the P Series outdoor furnace that it is free from defects Inc. always has the right to decide if a part or furnace will be...
  • Page 4: Water Treatment And Testing

    8 weeks if no email address is of water treatment available to neutralize harmful elements in on hand at HeatMaster Furnaces Inc. your furnace water. Nitrites also act to neutralize harmful bacteria • You will receive a water test report outlining what must be that may build-up in the furnace water over time.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Save these instructions. Retain this manual as • DO NOT use chemicals or fluids to start the fire. long as you own your P Series outdoor furnace. Carefully read Risk of Fire: and follow these directions.
  • Page 6: Furnace Installation Guide

    • Do not store combustible fuels in the same room as the furnace. • Give consideration to any effect on your neighbors. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 7: Clearance To Combustibles

    CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 6” Whether installing your P Series furnace inside a building or Furnace Roof to Ceiling (Indoor Installations) outside, the following clearances to combustibles must always 6” Side Walls & Rear be followed or damage and personal injury may result.
  • Page 8: Trench

    TRENCH HeatMaster Furnaces Inc. recommends the trench to be 24” to Use an underground insulated pipe product like Rhinoflex, 36” deep, and wide enough to install your water lines. If possible, available from HeatMaster , for your best value and longest have a gradual slope in your trench to allow drainage away from lasting underground pipe.
  • Page 9: Indoor Installation

    Note: Incorrect chimney installation will void the warranty. the summer months caused by accumulated ash. The chimney on your P Series furnace is a stainless steel insulated chimney. When installing the furnace, the chimney should never be connected to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
  • Page 10: Chimney Installation

    • Maximum chimney installation height is 15 ft. Any height longer than 15 ft. must be approved by HeatMaster office. Consult your local dealer about these special pieces. HeatMaster...
  • Page 11: Combustion Air

    10-foot radius by at least 2-feet. located. Your P Series furnace adds to that draw, making it This includes the peak of the house, parapet, dormer, chimney, important to ensure there is an adequate source of fresh air to or spire.
  • Page 12: Wiring And Hydronic Lines

    WIRING AND HYDRONIC LINES Re-Circulation Pump • All wiring must conform to local codes. Your P Series furnace comes factory equipped with a • Use an electrical wire (rated and approved) for underground recirculation pump, maximizing the heat storage in your furnace installations.
  • Page 13 The electrical system The water-to-water exchanger is installed inline on the return of both boilers shall be powered from a single branch side of the existing pressurized boiler system. circuit without exceptions. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 14: Domestic Hot Water

    However, tube and shell exchangers hold up better when hard water is present. Example of hookup for a forced air furnace and hot water. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 15: Furnace Components

    Cold Water Return Inlets Hot Water Supply Outlets Recirculation Pump Pump Plug in Main Power Switch Lead in Power Box Ignitor Air Pump Top/Bottom Air Control Damper Ignitor (Behind Air Control) Furnace Drain Valve Feed Auger Motor/Gearbox HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 16: Operating The Furnace

    If your water level falls to a low level, first check your water temperature before filling with water again. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 17: Wood Pellet Quality

    • Salt-water driftwood or other previously salt water saturated materials. • Unseasoned materials. • Paper products, cardboard, plywood or particleboard. The prohibition against burning these materials does not prohibit the use of fire starters made from paper, cardboard, HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 18: Loading The Furnace Fuel Hopper

    (equal to the volume of the remaining pellets) under the fuel hopper and open the spout door upwards. After this operation close the spout door and reinstall the hopper cover. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 19: How The P Series Outdoor Pellet Furnace Works

    The wood gas mixture that is created in the burn pot is then drawn outdoor heating methods and our P Series outdoor furnaces are up through the top of the burn pot along with any ash that would continuing that trend.
  • Page 20: Controls And Safety Devices

    Furnace Control High Limit Switch Your HeatMaster P Series furnace uses a factory programmed The high limit cut off switch is used to ensure the furnace does control to maintain your water temperature by using air damper not cause damage via runaway fire. It acts as a safety switch controls and draft inducer fan.
  • Page 21 Furnace Control Furnace On/Off Switch Fan Breaker Alarm LED Light HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    • Clean heat exchange tubes by aggressively pushing and pulling the shaker tool back and forth at least 5 times. • Make sure your water tank is full and have your water treatment tested adjusted manufacturer’s specifications. See page 4 for exact specifications. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 23 • If necessary, adjust the hinges on each side of the doors to • HeatMaster carries a full line of parts for your furnace maintain a good seal. including pumps, fittings and heat exchangers. For more information on our parts, please contact your local •...
  • Page 24: Cleaning Your Furnace

    (D). The straight edge can be used as a general scraping and cleaning edge. WARNING. Carefully clean out ash and embers from around the furnace area after cleaning. Tool #1 Tool #2 HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 25 Note: Sight glass (E) is designed to swing away from direct exposure to the fire. Having the glass in the closed position will greatly reduce the required cleaning frequency. Sight Glass (E) Sight Glass (F) HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Pellets should freely fall from the auger into the drop chute/pot. Make sure the holes in the burn pot are clear. If necessary, HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 27 If the water temp on the control is hot (170-180° F or heat exchanger. Large temperature drops signal large higher) but the water temp in the supply line is cool: consumption of the BTU’s produced by the furnace. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 28 Check to ensure the furnace is sized accurately according Check the control screen for errors that may have shut to heat demand. If the furnace is oversized, it will idle and the furnace down. cause this. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 29: Electrical Troubleshooting

    If there is only power on one of the poles, check to make sure the switch is in the “on” position. If the switch is “on” and there is only power on one pole the switch is faulty and should be replaced. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 30 Inspect the top/ bottom damper plate for proper If there is 24V DC power at the terminals but the display operation. The target damper position (%) is remains blank the control is faulty and should be replaced. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 31 2 to 3. There should be 2-10V DC. The actuator position can be confirmed by testing the DC voltage across terminals 2 and 5 on the actuator. It should be 2 to10V DC depending on the position of the actuator. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 32 CAUTION: Never run the ignitor without the air pump, the igniter can overheat and fail prematurely without the air pump. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 33: P Series Electrical Schematic

    Pump Input 120v AC 120v Outlet 120v Outlet Ethernet Notes: Port After installing the motor, check the direction of rotation, if necessary switch Colour Copy of Wiring Diagram 120V AC Power Supply the wires position. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 34: Editing Control Settings

    ‘MENU’ screen, you’ll see this screen instead of ‘Press Note: It’s advised to use the STOP mode if you want to familiarize OK To Start Electric Ignition’. yourself with the control system screens/parameters or troubleshooting anything on unit. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 35 This is set according to fuel quality. Recommended You can access this feature when the ‘Menu’ screen is range of 8-9% for premium dry fuel is suggested, with present. maximum 11% for low quality high moisture fuel. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 36 100%. The oxygen setpoint for the ignition cycle should be 100%. The oxygen setpoint for the heat cycle should be higher than the furnace oxygen setpoint. higher than the furnace oxygen setpoint. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 37 Burn Empty: This feature enables the remaining pellets to be burned during the ending cycle, which is essential for optimal combustion and long-term operation. Therefore, it is recommended to enable the “Burn Empty” option. Displays the current status of digital inputs. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 38 It is recommended to contact the dealership from zero. for the latest version available. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 39 Once you have resolved the issue and made the necessary repairs, you can turn on the power switch to restart the unit. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 40 Once the fluid level is back up to normal operating temperature, it is recommended to top off the fluid level. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 41 ‘High Limit’ , ‘Low Water’ or ‘Drop Chute High Limit’ by 30°F. condition, the control will display a message text screen indicating the alarm name. The menu screen will then appear again after the user presses OK. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 42: Combustion Tuning Basics

    **IMPORTANT** Changing these parameters can affect the performance and operation of your furnace adversely. Changing these parameters should only be done under the guidance of your Heatmaster dealer. Make small changes at a time and allow a few days of operation after making a change, observing the furnace to see if you’ve made a positive change.
  • Page 43 If you are making changes to the o2 setpoint, change by 1% at a as long as the o2 levels remain near set point. time and observe the change over a period of a few days. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 44 35-38. Adjustments to the feed can be made but is not recommended. The motor drive is also equipped with a manual on/off switch. This should remain in the on position during normal operation of the furnace. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 45: Home Network Connection

    HOME NETWORK CONNECTION This instruction applies to P Series furnaces that were manufactured as a part of the 2023 model lineup using the Siemens Logo Control. Choose one of the two connection options listed below to setup and access your furnace control from any web browser enabled device on your home network.
  • Page 46: Hardwired Connection

    Go to the “Finding your IP address” page in this manual. See is rated for burial and outdoor use. The maximum recommended page 47 for these instructions. distance that you can run a Cat 5 or 6 cable is 328ft. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 47: Finding An Ip Address For Your Furnace

    These instructions will guide you in finding an available address Figure 1 on your home network to assign to your HeatMaster furnace. Using a windows PC that is running on your home network, we’ll use the command prompt app. Using the search bar in the lower left corner of your Windows home screen, enter the letters “cmd”, and then hit enter as shown in Figure 1, the...
  • Page 48 Write down this IP address (in our case 192.168.1.250). This will be the address we will assign to your furnace in the next step of this instruction. Go to the “Addressing Your Furnace” page. See page 49 for these instructions. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 49: Addressing Your Furnace

    We need displaying date and time as shown to stop the Logo’s program to make above. this IP address change. Select STOP and press the OK button. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 50 Go to the “Viewing Your Furnace in a Web Browser”. See below for these instructions. After you have set these three Select Yes to start the Logo’s addresses, scroll back and restart program again. the furnace by selecting start. HeatMaster P-Series Furnace Operating Manual...
  • Page 51: Viewing Your Furnace In A Web Browser

    192.168.1.250. Enter this in the browser URL and hit enter. • Leave the name field as Web User. • Enter the password “heatmaster”, Figure 2 then click “log on”. The Screen that you see in Figure 2 should load.
  • Page 52 For more information on our parts or to arrange product installation please contact your local HeatMaster dealer. HeatMaster Furnaces Inc. Box158 Winkler, Manitoba, Canada...

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