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Valley Comfort Systems VC120 Owner's Manual

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MANUAL
MODEL VC120
SOLID FUEL FURNACE
For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or an independent
wood furnace when equipped with a blower.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

www.valleycomfort.com
Email vcsales@vip.net
OM - VC120
Printed: February 8,
2005
VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC.
1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444
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  • Page 1: Save These Instructions

    For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or an independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www.valleycomfort.com Email vcsales@vip.net OM - VC120 Printed: February 8, 2005 VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    3) Brick baffle system to retain high combustion temperatures Construction 10 ga. firebox brick lined 10 ga. heat exchanger 24 ga. cabinet brick baffles Weight 660 lbs. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 2...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Call a fire department if necessary. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    Congratulations on your choice of a wood furnace from Valley Comfort. We thank you for the confidence you have placed in us. A word about Valley Comfort-- In 1953 when most folks were excited about getting rid of their wood burning appliances, a determined entrepreneur, Pete Stoopnikoff, was convinced that he could make a better wood heater.

  • Page 5: What Kind Of Wood

    • Your appliance must be vented by a chimney system suitable for solid fuel fired appliances and should be checked periodically to insure its safe condition. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 5...
  • Page 6 Without the blower running, high temperature in the system builds up quickly and over firing will result in permanent damage to the firebox. Maintain a small fire only. Over firing voids all product warranties. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 6...
  • Page 7 WARNING: FAILURE TO INSPECT AND CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM REGULARLY CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS FIRE WHICH MAY DAMAGE YOUR CHIMNEY OR CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 7...
  • Page 8 VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 8...
  • Page 9 Your appliance has been manufactured in the Valley Comfort tradition of high quality. To ensure years of trouble free operation, have your furnace serviced regularly by your Valley Comfort dealer. After each heating season thoroughly clean the chimney and firebox so your system is ready for next fall.

  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    FREIGHT DAMAGE This product was carefully inspected before it left Valley Comfort, inspect the unit thoroughly and report any damage to the carrier and then immediately file a freight damage claim. Your local Valley Comfort dealer will assist if required.

  • Page 11: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    This furnace must be installed in compliance with all local codes and regulations. LOCATION RE ALTERNATE FURNACE The VC120 can be located on either side of the alternate furnace as space permits, in a series downstream configuration. Minimum size of the interconnect duct is 10 in. x 18 in. DO NOT USE INTERCONNECT DUCT ELBOWS THAT HAVE AN INSIDE RADIUS OF LESS THAN 6"...

  • Page 12: Pressure Loss

    If a direct drive blower is used change to a higher speed. Do not change the blower size. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444...

  • Page 13: Combustion Air

    CSA installation standard B365-M87. DO NOT OPERATE THE VC120 WITH A DRAFT OF OVER .06 INCHES WATER COLUMN, HIGHER DRAFT LEVELS MAY CAUSE THE FIRE TO BURN OUT OF CONTROL AND CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

  • Page 14: Chimney Height Requirements

    150 o F. Thermostats should be mounted side by side on an inside wall out of direct sunlight or other heat sources. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 14...

  • Page 15: Electrical General

    ELECTRICAL GENERAL All wiring on the VC120 shall be fastened to the insulated cabinet surfaces only, to prevent overheating by direct contact with firebox components. Electrical installation must be done by a qualified licensed electrician experienced in control circuit wiring.

  • Page 16: Brick And Baffle Installation

    Operating efficiency is also greatly reduced which means you will burn more wood than necessary. (FIG 2). Hang the rear firebox protection plate on the hooks provided. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 16...

  • Page 17: Add-On To Electric Furnace

    Install firebox liner brick in the sequence indicated by number in the following diagram. (FIG 3) ADD-ON TO ELECTRIC FURNACE The VC120 may be added to an electric furnace with heating capacity between 15KW and 30KW. Minimum blower capacity must be at least 900 cfm.. Electric furnaces approved for installation in any position can be inverted and used in a down flow position using an adapter duct between the furnace and the add-on as indicated in fig.

  • Page 18: Electrical Connections Wood/Electric

    This Figure is not a physical representation of your electrical connections. Limit switches and relays may be laid-out differently than shown. The words and letters marked on the switches and relays should be followed and connections made to the proper locations. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 18...

  • Page 19: Add-On To Gas Furnace

    ADD-ON TO GAS FURNACE The VC120 may be connected to a gas furnace having a rated input of up to 140,000 BTU. Minimum blower capacity must be at least 900 cfm.. A counter flow gas furnace may be used with an interconnect duct as indicated in Fig 1.

  • Page 20: Electrical Connections Wood/Oil Wood/Gas

    * Note A: You must cut or remove the jumper between the Fan and Limit sides of the Wood Limit Control WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE CONNECTION OF VC120 TO AN ALTERNATIVE GAS OR OIL FURNACE WITH 120 VAC FAN CONTROL.

  • Page 21: Independent Wood Furnace

    INDEPENDENT WOOD FURNACE When installed with a blower cabinet mounted on either side the VC120 becomes an INDEPENDENT wood only furnace. The blower must have a minimum 900 cfm. capacity (1/3 hp.). In this configuration the interlock limit is not used. Figure 6 shows the electrical connections, (use only 2 limit switches).
  • Page 22 5. Test all joints under water pressure before firing the furnace. 6. After installation is complete fire the furnace and carefully monitor temperatures to ensure the system is operating properly. VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1290 COMMERCIAL WAY, PENTICTON, B.C., V2A 3H5, (250) 493-7444 Page 22...
  • Page 23 VB1000 Valley Comfort Blower Specifications For use with Valley Comfort MP80 & VC120 Wood Furnaces. (Stand Alone Applications) This opening attaches to the plenum 22" 1" 19 7/16" 13 1/4" This opening attaches to the furnace 6 3/16" 24" • 1/3 HP 110V Motor •...
  • Page 24 Note: A light layer of stove cement may be required to ensure 100% contact between the firebox and coil Domestic Water Coil Installation On VC120 Warm Line Out To Upper Tank Inlet DHW80C Cool Line In From Lower Tank Outlet...
  • Page 25 If this product requires repair or replacement due to defects in material or workmanship covered by this warranty, contact your VALLEY COMFORT dealer and explain the defect. If the dealer does not repair or replace the product to your satisfaction, contact the Service Department of VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC at 1-250-493-7444 or write to 1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, BC, V2A 3H5.
  • Page 26 Local Building Inspector or Fire Department prior to beginning use. A copy of the Owner’s Installation and Operation Instructions is provided with each unit, or can be obtained by writing to VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC at the address shown below. READ THE OWNER’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE FURNACE.
  • Page 27 Thermostat ..............9, 13 FAN LIMIT INSTALLATION ..........14 THERMOSTAT..............13 Firebox................. 2, 15 USAGE................9 Flue ................2, 3, 12 Valley Comfort ............4, 8, 9 flue gases..............8, 15 WARNING............5, 7, 8, 12 forced air................6, 9 WARRANTY..............24 FREIGHT DAMAGE ............9 WHAT KIND OF WOOD? ..........5...

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