Harman VF3000 Installation & Operating Manual

Harman VF3000 Installation & Operating Manual

Coal stoker boiler

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Installation & Operating Manual
VF3000 Coal Stoker Boiler
SaFetY nOtICe
PleaSe read thIS entIre Manual BeFOre YOu InStall and uSe YOur new rOOM heater. FaIlure
tO FOllOw InStruCtIOnS MaY reSult In PrOPertY daMage, BOdIlY InjurY, Or eVen death.
FOr uSe In the u.S. OnlY. nOt SuItaBle FOr InStallatIOn In MOBIle hOMeS
IF thIS BOIler IS nOt PrOPerlY InStalled, a hOuSe FIre MaY reSult. FOr YOur SaFetY, FOllOw
InStallatIOn dIreCtIOnS. InStallatIOn ShOuld Be PerFOrMed BY a qualIFIed InStaller.
COntaCt lOCal BuIldIng Or FIre OFFICIalS aBOut reStrICtIOnS and InStallatIOn InSPeCtIOn
requIreMentS In YOur area.
COntaCt YOur lOCal authOrItY (SuCh aS MunICIPal BuIldIng dePartMent, FIre dePartMent, FIre
PreVentIOn Bureau, etC.) tO deterMIne the need FOr a PerMIt.
thIS aPPlIanCe IS alSO aPPrOVed FOr InStallatIOn IntO a ShOP.
SaVe theSe InStruCtIOnS.
3-90-70741R13_05/13

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  • Page 1 Installation & Operating Manual VF3000 Coal Stoker Boiler SaFetY nOtICe PleaSe read thIS entIre Manual BeFOre YOu InStall and uSe YOur new rOOM heater. FaIlure tO FOllOw InStruCtIOnS MaY reSult In PrOPertY daMage, BOdIlY InjurY, Or eVen death. FOr uSe In the u.S. OnlY. nOt SuItaBle FOr InStallatIOn In MOBIle hOMeS IF thIS BOIler IS nOt PrOPerlY InStalled, a hOuSe FIre MaY reSult.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    = Contains updated information harman® Central heating appliances are built and tested to be complete home heating solutions. as with any Central heat system, a backup heating system may be required in the event of power outages or during appliance service or maintenance.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Properly installed and maintained, your VF 3000 will heat your home for a lifetime. Therefore, have your unit professionally installed. Consult with your Harman® Dealer regarding proper maintenence. 3-90-70741R13_05/13...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications/Hot Water Coil hot water Coil to install a hot water coil: 1. Remove the blank plate covering the water coil opening. 2. Insert the coil into the boiler as shown. Be sure to put a new gasket around the coil plate. 3.
  • Page 5: Warnings

    This will cause rust and corrosion which is considered neglect and will not be covered by the product warranty. appliance Placement: The VF3000 must be installed on a non-combustible floor. The non-combustible floor must also extend a minimum of 18” in front of the firebox door, and 8” to the sides. Maintain a minimum of 18” of clearance to combustible walls, 24”...
  • Page 6: Packing List

    Packing list nOte: although required unit completion, the Feeder and hopper are sold as separate items. Pressure Relief Valve Adapter Plate Temp/Pressure Gauge Aquastat-(3 Pieces) and Sensor (2) Grate Inserts Firebricks Combustion Blower Grate Holder with Gasket 3-90-70741R13_05/13...
  • Page 7: Assembly

    Ash Tub Flue Plate Ash Door The VF3000 is reversible as to which end the hopper and flue pipe are located. Therefore, a decision must be made as to which way will work best for your situation. If you woud like to have the flue to the right and the hopper Place 1/4”...
  • Page 8 assembly Hopper right, flue left Hopper left, flue right Feeder Begin assembly by sliding the pusher block with the adjuster rod from the front through the slot shown in Fig. 1. Be sure the pusher block is turned with the bolt hole to feed indicator side. Next, hold pusher block in the most rearward position and slide the adjuster tube over the adjuster rod until it bottoms out on the pusher block.
  • Page 9 assembly Fig. 4 Fig. 3 grates and Firebrick Snug these bolts only. Lay the two grate inserts into the grate holder as shown. Divide the spaces between the grates equally and be sure they are not tight. The spaces are needed for expansion. The grate inserts can also be installed or removed after the feeder is in place.
  • Page 10: Venting

    NFPA 211 code. The VF3000 may be installed with (.6 mm) 24 gauge chimney connector pipe. The size of the connector should correspond to the size of the flue collar opening. Do not use makeshift components.
  • Page 11 In the U.S., it must be connected to (1) a prefabricated chimney complying with the requirements for Type HT chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys, Factory- this VF3000 Is approved to Burn anthracite “rice” Built, Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances, UL Coal Only.
  • Page 12 Venting existing Masonry Chimneys If you plan on using a pre-existing masonry chimney, have it thoroughly inspected and cleaned. Any faults which make the chimney unsafe and unusable must be repaired prior to use. These can include improper height, structural defects, blockages, inadequate clearance to combustibles, unsealed openings into other rooms of the house, signs of creosote or smoke leakage, a loose or absent clean-out door, or absence...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation aquastat and wiring See page 23 for assembly and mounting details. Pay close attention to the jumper positioning inside the A350 and S350 controls. Also note the sensor and its wire length when considering the mounting location. Remember that 212° f. is boiling temperature and must be avoided.
  • Page 14 Installation Basic Plumbing This is a basic plumbing hook up. Your system may vary depending on many factors. Therefore, we recommend having experienced personnel do the plumbing. This is only one of many layouts possible. Cirulator pumps, zone valves, and thermostats are not supplied with the unit because the amount and type of these parts vary with every system.
  • Page 15 Installation Clearances Installation Place the boiler a minimum of 18” from a wall. The flue pipe must be at least 18” from anything combustible. The rear of the hopper should be a minimum of 36” from the wall. The boiler should be placed on a non-combustible floor. Secure all chimney connector pipe joints with a minimum of 3 sheet metal screws.
  • Page 16: Verti - Flow Stoker Control

    STOKER CONTROL Verti-Flow™ Stoker Control This section describes the features and operations of the Harman® Verti-Flow™ Stoker Control. The timers are adjustable from 0 minutes to 15 minutes in 1 minute steps. There are red lights on the front panel to show proper operation of the timer. One indicator shows power is applied to the unit.
  • Page 17 Verti-Flow™ Stoker Control the Verti-Flow™ Stoker Control how to operate the Stoker Control There are four operator interfaces on the Stoker Control. The The top receptacle (0.5 A) provides power to the coal feeder operator interfaces are: one (1) rocker switch and three (3) motor.
  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation FIll the BOIler and PluMBIng SYSteM wIth water PrIOr tO lIghtIng! Starting a fire Fill the hopper with rice coal. With the aquastat calling for heat, the coal will begin to feed onto the grate inside the stove. This process can be accelerated by adjusting the feed rate to the maximum position.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Maintenance ash removal With each hopper of coal that is burned, approximately one ash pan full of ashes must be removed. Failure to remove ashes will result in a blocked grate and the fire will not burn Spring handle properly. Remember, the ash pan will be hot, so always wear protective gloves.
  • Page 20 5. Remove hopper and check for rust at bottom edges. If rust the adjuster rod. is found, remove it with a file or sandpaper then paint the area with spray paint available at your Harman® dealer. 6. Check the feeder for rust and corrosion where the hopper fits into it.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting Feeding Problems gas Odor Problems wet Coal: gas alarm goes Off or Sulfur Odor exists: Wet coal does not flow the same as dry coal, therefore; the A sulfur smell may be noticed when a door is opened during feed rate will change with wet coal.
  • Page 22: Aquastat Installation

    aquaStat InStallatIOn aquaStat InStallatIOn (a350My350, S350) 1. Lay the din rail on a flat surface with the flat side down. Secure one end clamp on the left side. 2. From the right side, slide the A350 control onto the din rail. Slide the control to the left until it is against the end clamp. 3.
  • Page 23 aquaStat 3-90-70741R13_05/13...
  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram

    3/8”. Other size coal may cause feeding problems, and is therefore not recommended for use in your VF3000. It is best to buy your supply of coal when the temperature is above freezing. This is because many dealers put kerosene or fuel oil on the truck box and calcium on the coal to keep it from freezing while it is being transported.
  • Page 25: Service Parts

    VF3000 Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/a Coal Stoker Boiler ending Manufacturing date: active 1-70-03241 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 26 VF3000 Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/a ending Manufacturing date: active #4 Feeder assembly 4.18 4.19 4.16 4.14 4.20 4.17 4.15 4.13 4.12 4.10 4.11 IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement parts for Stocked your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 27: Service Parts

    VF3000 Service Parts Beginning Manufacturing Date: N/a ending Manufacturing date: active IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. When requesting service or replacement Stocked parts for your appliance please provide model number and serial number. All parts listed in this manual may be ordered from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 28: Warranty

    warranty hearth & home technologies lIMIted lIFetIMe warrantY Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. warrantY COVerage: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance...
  • Page 29: Warranty Conditions

    warranty warrantY COndItIOnS: • This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites. • This warranty is only valid while the HHT appliance remains at the site of original installation. •...
  • Page 30 Service & Maintenance log Date Of Service Performed By Description Of Service 3-90-70741R13_05/13...
  • Page 31 Service & Maintenance log Date Of Service Performed By Description Of Service 3-90-70741R13_05/13...
  • Page 32 At Harman®, we build each product to a standard, not a price. (Signature of Boxer) Your premium quality hearth product designed and assembled by the experienced and skilled members at Harman® in Halifax, PA, USA. Proudly Printed On 100% Recycled Paper...

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