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KERR Highlander TW2000 Owner's Manual

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Highlander
WOOD-FIRED BOILER
OWNER'S MANUAL
READ OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
INSTALLING BOILER OR LIGHTING FIRE.
CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES IF IN DOUBT
ABOUT YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS.
ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL AND STATE OR PROVINCIAL CODES WHICH MAY
IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL RESULT IN VOIDING OF
TW2000
IMPORTANT
DIFFER FROM THIS MANUAL.
WARRANTY.

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  • Page 1 Highlander TW2000 WOOD-FIRED BOILER OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT READ OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING BOILER OR LIGHTING FIRE. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES IF IN DOUBT ABOUT YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS. ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND STATE OR PROVINCIAL CODES WHICH MAY DIFFER FROM THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TW2000 WOOD–FIRED BOILER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications 1.0 Operating Instructions Introduction Wood-Burning Storage of Wood Maximum Solid-Fuel Charge Maintenance 1.5.1 Cleaning Safety Electrical Power Failure Homeowner Checklist 2.0 Installation Instructions Introduction to Installers Uncrating Locating the Boiler 2.4.1 Combustion Air Supply...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    TW2000 WOOD–FIRED BOILER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Cabinet Length 36” Width 22” Height 36” Shipping Weight 600 lb. Fire Box Length 36” Width 16” Height 26” Water Volume US Gallons 26.10 IMP. Gallons 21.73 Liters 98.80 Heat Exchanger 3/16” & 12-gauge steel...

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    North America’s most abundant fuels. The heat exchanger materials meet ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) requirements for domestic boilers. Designed with you in mind, the KERR TW2000 Wood-Fired Boiler will provide you with many years of safe, efficient central heating.

  • Page 5: Storage Of Wood

    TW2000 WOOD–FIRED BOILER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL CREOSOTE Wood combustion is never 100% complete. Wood smoke always contains some unburned gases and a mixture of unburned tar-like liquids. A percentage of these materials will condense out on any cool surface, leaving a dark brown or black substance with an unpleasant acrid odour.

  • Page 6: Maximum Solid-Fuel Charge

    DO NOT overfill or extreme over-heating may result, causing warpage or damage to the boiler. The KERR TW2000 Wood-Fired Boiler will accept whole or split logs up to 34 in. (864 mm) long, but a 30 in. (762 mm) log length is recommended for convenience and ease in handling.

  • Page 7: Safety

    TW2000 WOOD–FIRED BOILER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING – Ashes usually contain live dormant coals, which may burn for many hours after a recognizable flame has disappeared. Use extreme caution when handling and disposing ashes. IMPORTANT – No other waste shall be placed in this container.

  • Page 8: Homeowner Checklist

    TW2000 WOOD–FIRED BOILER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST a) Keep area around TW2000 boiler clean and clear of combustibles. b) Use only dry wood. DO NOT burn garbage, gasoline, naphtha engine oil or any other combustible liquid. c) Remove ashes as directed.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    UNCRATING When you receive your TW2000 Wood-Fired Boiler, check it carefully to ensure that all components are present and in good condition. If there has been any damage or loss in transportation, please notify the carrier and retailer at once.

  • Page 10: Locating The Boiler

    Test especially for correct operation of damper, limit and by-pass zone valve and circulator. Note - If the KERR TW2000 boiler is installed above the radiation level, a low water cut off is required. It should be installed on pipe tees positioned at the supply and return points of the boiler.

  • Page 11: Combustion Air Supply

    .05”w.c. max. at all times and conditions. To maintain this draft, one or two draft regulators may be required. We recommend that the KERR TW2000 Wood-Fired Boiler be connected to its own chimney. However, two or more fuel fired appliances, other than fireplaces or incinerators, may be connected to the same chimney.

  • Page 12: Clearances

    Fill any openings with brick and mortar to ensure no hazardous openings exist. CLEARANCES The KERR TW2000 Wood-Fired Boiler is to be installed in accordance with the National Building Code or local regulations. Allowances front and rear must be made for cleaning and servicing.

  • Page 13: Plumbing Connection

    This override loop must be capable of dissipating at least 10% of the estimated heat output of the Kerr TW2000 boiler in the event that the circulation is reduced because of electrical power failure. The safety by-pass dump zone shall NOT run through any plastic piping.

  • Page 14: Parallel Piping System

    In this system the flow of water from the existing boiler (supply) is teed and piped to the return of the Kerr TW2000 boiler. The return pipe to the existing boiler is teed, and piped to the outlet nipple of the Kerr TW2000 boiler. Therefore the TW2000 is maintaining heat in both boilers.

  • Page 15: Wiring

    TW2000 WOOD–FIRED BOILER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL WIRING The wiring diagrams for the controls on the Kerr TW2000 boiler are shown in Figures TW-2, 3, 5, and 6. Do not rewire or change the function of the controls on an existing boiler when adding a Kerr TW2000 boiler.

  • Page 16: Installers Final Checklist

    TW2000 WOOD–FIRED BOILER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.10 INSTALLERS FINAL CHECKLIST PIPING INSPECTION 1) Boiler plumbed properly? 2) Is a 12” x 36” expansion tank or equivalent installed? 3) Normally open by-pass zone valve installed? 4) Does the normally open zone valve by-pass to the main living area loop?

  • Page 17: Tw-2000 Parallel Plumbing Wiring Explanation

    TW2000 WOOD–FIRED BOILER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.11 TW-2000 Parallel Plumbing Wiring Explanation TW-2000 a) The wood system neutral is connected to the oil boiler neutral. b) The line power for the wood boiler must come from the same power disconnect switch as the oil boiler.
  • Page 18 TW-2000 WOOD FIRED BOILER Item No. Part Description TW-2000-1A Pressure Vessel Assy. TW-2000-1B Pressure Vessel Assy. (ETLM) TW-2000-2 Left Cabinet Panel TW-2000-3 Right Cabinet Panel TW-2000-4 Top Cabinet Panel TW-2000-5 Cast Door Assy. (Not Shown) TW-2000-6 Hinge Pins (Not Shown) TW-2000-7 Door Frame (Not Shown) TW-2000-8...
  • Page 38 _ Wood _ Electric _ Gas How did you find out about Kerr furnaces or boilers: _Television _ Magazine _ Newspaper _ From a Friend _ Recommendation form Kerr Dealer _ Radio _Internet _ Other (please specify): ___________________________________ Purchaser’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _________________________________...
  • Page 39 WOOD BOILER 5 YEAR WARRANTY Subject to the terms and conditions on the reverse side hereof Kerr Heating Products (hereinafter called “Kerr”) warrants as follows: The heat exchanger of the wood boiler (hereinafter called the “boiler”) against defects of materials and/or workmanship appearing within a period of five years from date of installation.

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