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SHELTER FURNACE WOOD AND COAL BURNING INDOOR FURNACE MODEL: SF2400 Manufactured by: Shelter Furnace 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis, MO 63132 1-800-875-4788 August 2013 Tested to UL391 MADE IN USA Revision II Standards...
Every effort has been made to ensure that your Shelter Furnace will arrive in perfect condition. Any visible damage should be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery. If upon unpacking your Shelter Furnace you find damage has occurred during transit, notify your supplier immediately.
Creosote Formation Creosote Prevention Chimney Fire Warning Power Failure Canadien Requirements Furnace Diagram with Parts List Grate System Diagram - SF2400 Blower Motor Assembly Diagram Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Warranty Information DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF THE REQUIRED COMPONENTS.
Forced Hot Air Circulation: The plenum size of your Shelter Furnace must not be reduced to less than 10 inches in diameter or 79 square inches, and must provide a minimum of 18 inches between the top of your Shelter Furnace and the main trunk connection. The plenum attached to the furnace must be constructed of metal.
RECOMMENDATION: Purchase Chimfex™ Dry Chemical Chimney Fire Extinguisher. These are readily available at most stove shops and hardware stores. Smoke detectors should be installed on all levels of your home. Having a fire extinguisher in the furnace room or area is strongly recommended. Assembly of Unit Please review the parts list and diagrams contained on pages 15 - 16 of this manual.
3. Assemble the following parts using 6 #10 sheet metal screws. Both “B” and “C” panels should fit inside of “D” and “A” panel flanges. Attach “D” (bottom panel) to “B” (side panel with electric) and “C” (side panel). After the top and sides are assembled, attach ”A”...
CAUTION: DO NOT PLUG IN ELECTRICAL CORD AT THIS TIME 5. Mount the electrical box (A) with 4 #10 screws (provided). Remove face plate from junction box (B). Mount Thermo-disc (C) using 2 #10 screws (provided). Assemble junction box (B) to side of furnace using 2 #10 screws (provided). Mount green wire with eyelet to the bottom of the junction box mounting screw.
Chimney Types and Recommendations See Diagram on page 8. Safety requirements demand that your Shelter Furnace be connected to “Class A” HT2100 All Fuel, or stainless-lined masonry chimney ONLY. By definition, “Class A” refers to either a lined masonry chimney or all fuel factory-built chimney. Although experts have expressed differing opinions as to which system is the best, it is a matter of what you find most suitable.
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The termination cap should be designed For the best draw, to inhibit down- the chimney drafting without termination should restricing the be at least 2 feet exhaust discharge. above the highest portion of the roof that is within a 10 foot radius of the chimney.
WARNING- RISK OF FIRE: • Do not operate with flue draft exceeding .08 water column inches (19.9 Pa). • Do not operate with fuel loading door or ash drawer open. • Do not store fuel or other combustible materials within marked installation clearances. •...
Types of Wood to Use: We advise using only dry, seasoned hardwoods in your Shelter Furnace rather than high resin woods such as pine. Firewood should be cut at least one full season prior to the time of its intended use, for optimum heat output. Firewood should be stacked to provide a free flow of air between the logs, thus allowing more rapid seasoning of the wood.
Within 30 to 40 minutes, adjust the spin draft to obtain optimum performance. NOTE: Your new Shelter Furnace is capable of producing a very high BTU output. Do not fuel your furnace to capacity upon initial firing. It’s recommended that you become thoroughly familiar with your Shelter Furnace before operating at full capacity.
Finally, due to the wide variety of temperature ranges during the winter, you may experience periods when it is not necessary to fully load the fire chamber in order to maintain an overnight burn. Your Shelter Furnace will operate at the highest efficiency by adding fuel in amounts needed to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home.
Remove the ashes from your Shelter Furnace at least once a day, or as often as necessary to ensure the ashes do not accumulate to the height of the grates.
There is no warranty on electrical components damaged due to power failure. NOTE: OVER-FIRING OR DELIBERATE ABUSE CAN EASILY BE DETERMINED UPON INSPECTION AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Always keep your wood covered year round. Dry wood will produce a higher BTU output and a longer burn time. Refer to the nameplate on furnace for additional information.
Furnace Diagram - SF2400 SF2400 PARTS LIST ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Ash Pan Tray FC45AP Draft Control FCDCA Furnace Shell FC45SHELL Right Side Panel with Insulation FC45RA Thermo-Disc FCTD110 Electrical Box FC45ECC Filter Box FCFB Blower Assembly FC3SPMOTOR Top Panel...
Grate System Diagram - SF2400 SHELTER PARTS LIST FIRE BRICK WOOD GRATES Blower Motor Assembly Diagram PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION BLOWER WHEEL BLOWER HOUSING MOTOR CAPACITOR BLOWER MOTOR SHELTER PARTS LIST BLOWER WHEEL BLOWER HOUSING MOTOR CAPACITOR BLOWER MOTOR...
Adjusting the Thermo-Disc Your SF2400 comes with an adjustable Thermo-Disc that turns the blower on and off automatically. The settings are preset at the factory to turn the blower on at 125 degrees F and off at 105 degrees F. If needed, the Thermo-Disc temperature can be changed to allow the blower to turn on or off at a lower or higher temperature.
Troubleshooting Problem: Circulation blower will not turn on. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Defective fan Thermo-Disc switch. • If the blower fails to run, replace the fan Thermo-Disc switch. • Defective motor. • Contact your supplier for replacement. • Improper wiring. •...
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Problem: Flames discharging from fuel door during reloading. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Opening the door has provided • Always open the door cautiously and allow the safety latch system additional oxygen which has to perform its designed function, containing gases within the fire ignited the accumulated gases chamber.
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Problem: Rapid accumulation of creosote in furnace and flue. Possible Causes: Remedies: • Completely avoid using if at all possible. If hardwoods are not • Use of high resin wood, such as available, fuel the furnace with smaller loads. This will cause the pine.
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Problem: Down draft on chimney caused by one or more of the following. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Cast iron damper in “CLOSED” • Open damper. position. • Flue has a cold spot which • This problem may occur in factory built flues because the insulation inhibits exhaust discharge from has settled or a seam has ruptured.
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Problem: Home does not achieve comfortable temperature. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Improper ductwork connection to • Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper installation existing furnace. procedures or contact your local heating and cooling contractor. • Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper ducting •...
• The name / address of the store from which you purchased the furnace Shelter Furnace warranties the firebox and cast iron grates to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 5 years from the date of the original purchase. The cast iron grates are warranted for 5 years so long as the furnace is operated safely in accordance with the owner’s manual.
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