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APEX CBT
SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC FURNACE
For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or and
independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower.
OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL
Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover
and leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Report # 142-S-08b-2
Manufactured By
Valley Comfort Systems Inc.
Blaze King Industries
1290 Commercial Way
146 A Street
Penticton, BC V2A 3H5
Walla Walla, WA 99362
CANADA
U.S.A.
Phone: 250-493-7444
Phone: (509) 522-2730
Fax: 250-493-5833
Fax: (509) 522-9803
Pour la version française de nos manuels S.V.P. vous référez à notre site web: www.blazeking.com
OM-APEX E V1.06
November 19, 2012
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- Page 1 APEX CBT SOLID FUEL CATALYTIC FURNACE For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or and independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower. OPERATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL Installer: Please complete the details on the back cover and leave this manual with the homeowner.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
APEX CBT Page 2 Table of Contents _____________________________________________________________ 3 INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________ 4 SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________________________ 5 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS _____________________________________________________ 6 PRODUCT INFORMATION ________________________________________________________ 7 CERTIFICATION LABEL ________________________________________________________ 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _________________________________________________ 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS _________________________________________ 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Venting _________________________ 19... -
Page 3: Introduction
To Our Valued Customers Dear Customer: Th ank you for purchasing a Blaze King APEX CBT catalytic wood burning furnace (hereaft er referred to as “furnace”). Th is owner's manual explains the steps required to safely assemble, install, operate, and maintain your new furnace. -
Page 4: Specifications
APEX CBT Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Model APEX CBT (catalytic) Rating 48,000 Btu/hr output* Height 40” Width 26 1/2” Length 48” Flue Collar 7” I.D. Flue pipe center to rear 10 3/16” Recommended fl ue draft .05” water column Hot air plenum opening 25 3/4”... -
Page 5: Appliance Dimensions
APEX CBT Page 5 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS OM-APEX E V1.06 November 19, 2012... -
Page 6: Product Information
APEX CBT Page 6 PRODUCT INFORMATION Door shield SS Combustor shield Bypass door Combustor Loading door Cast Flame shield liner Damper Damper Firebricks motor motor SS intake plate Primary Combustion Secondary Combustion Power outage levers Cutaway view OM-APEX E V1.06... -
Page 7: Certification Label
APEX CBT Page 7 CERTIFICATION LABEL OM-APEX E V1.06 November 19, 2012... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
APEX CBT Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Installation is to be performed by a qualifi ed installer • Comply with all local codes and regulations. • Never operate a furnace that has been improperly installed. • DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN A FIRE. Keep all fl ammable fl... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
FREIGHT DAMAGE Th is product was carefully inspected before it left Blaze King. Inspect the unit thoroughly upon its arrival. If damage is found report it to the carrier and then immediately fi le a freight damage claim. - Page 10 8. Th e plenums installed to the furnaces need to be constructed of metal in accordance with NFPA 90B,2-1.3 Blaze King supports the WETT ( Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc, Canada) & NFI (National Fireplace Institute, USA). Th ese organizations provide training and certifi cation for personnel involved in installation and maintenance of wood heating systems.
- Page 11 Always maintain suffi cient space for servicing unit & accessing fl ue pipe for cleaning. FURNACE LOCATION Th e Apex CBT is intended to be installed in a basement, the Apex is NOT approved for a counter fl ow installation. Ceiling height of the furnace room needs to be a minimum of 6’...
- Page 12 APEX CBT Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. HOT AIR TO HOUSE ALTERNATE ALTERNATE HOT AIR TO HOUSE HOT AIR HOT AIR PLENUM PLENUM GAS, OIL GAS, OIL ELECTRIC ELECTIRC UP FLOW UP FLOW FURNACE FURNACE EXISTING APEX APEX MP80 MP80...
- Page 13 Apex CBT as independent furnace: When the blower is installed on the left side of the Apex CBT, the bypass handle needs to be moved to the right side (see “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. ” on page 14), so if possible, install the blower on the right side.
- Page 14 APEX CBT Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. MOVE BYPASS HANDLE SYSTEM FROM LEFT TO RIGHT SIDE FURNACE In some installations it is necessary to move the bypass handle system from the left (default) to the right side of the furnace. Th is is possible by unbolting the system on the left and reinstalling on the right (Th e round plate on the right makes place for the bypass handle but need to be installed on the left aft er the change-over).
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Page 15: Installation Instructions - Venting
Th e fl ue pipe between the furnace and the chimney should be as short and direct as possible. Blaze King recommends the use of double wall pipe and two 45°... - Page 16 If covers are to be used on both sides, each cover must be mounted on noncombustible spacers at least 1” clear of the wall. ***Blaze King recommends the use of a Stainless steel liner, preferably insulated, inside a masonry chimney. Th is to maintain proper draft and overall better operation of the unit.
- Page 17 ELECTRICAL GENERAL All wiring on the Apex CBT shall be fastened to the outside of the insulated cabinet surfaces only. Th is is to prevent overheating by direct contact with fi rebox components. Electrical installation must be done by a qualifi ed licensed electrician, experienced in control circuit wiring.
- Page 18 APEX CBT Page 18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont. DAMPER MOTOR(S) CONNECTION Th e damper motor opens and closes the fl ap which controls the combustion air. Both primary air (front of unit) and secondary air (back of unit) are controlled by a damper motor. Th ere is a central connection for the damper motors in the junction box on the side of the furnace.
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Page 19: Installation Instructions - Combination Apex-Electric
3. Th e electric furnace may be located on either side of the APEX CBT but clearances to combustibles must be maintained. - Page 20 APEX CBT Page 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Combination APEX-Electric Fig. 21 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WOOD/ELECTRIC WITH R AND G CONNECTIONS OM-APEX E V1.06 November 19, 2012...
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Page 21: Installation Instructions - Combination Apex-Gas/Oil
Fig 3. A regular up fl ow gas furnace may be used and connected as per Fig 3. Th e APEX CBT can be located on either side of the gas furnace. Minimum interconnect duct size is 12” x 17”... - Page 22 Th e words and letters marked on the switches and relays should be followed and connections made to the proper locations. WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE CONNECTION OF THE APEX CBT TO AN ALTERNATIVE GAS OR OIL FURNACE WITH 120 VAC FAN CONTROL.
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Page 23: Installation Instructions - Wood Only
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Wood only INDEPENDENT WOOD FURNACE When installed with a VB1000 blower cabinet mounted on either side, the APEX CBT becomes an INDEPENDENT wood only furnace. Th e blower must have a minimum 900 cfm. capacity (1/3 hp.). In this confi guration the interlock limit is not used. -
Page 24: Vb1000 Blower
When the Apex CBT is used as an independent furnace, the VB1000 blower is required. Th e VB1000 blower is built by Blaze King for the following models: Blaze King Apex CBT, Valley Comfort MP80 & VC120 Wood Furnace (Stand Alone Applications) Apex Fig. -
Page 25: Operating Instructions
APPEAR to achieve a hotter fi re, but in fact, just the opposite is true. Bypassing the catalyst allows as much as 50% of the potential fuel - and therefore heat - to go directly up the chimney. Th is Blaze King catalytic furnace produces the greatest amount of heat when the by-pass is closed, and the catalyst is active. -
Page 26: Air Settings
APEX CBT Page 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. AIR SETTINGS Th e high output (when there is a heat demand) is set in the factory and can not be adjusted. Th e low output (standby) can be adjusted with the screw on the primary air blade (see fi g 25) situated behind the draft box underneath the loading door. -
Page 27: Fan Operation
BYPASS DOOR BEFORE OPENING THE LOADING DOOR. ONCE THE LOADING DOOR IS CLOSED, CLOSE THE BYPASS DOOR DIRECTLY AFTER. BUILD A SMALL FIRE THE FIRST TIME YOU USE YOUR APEX CBT. STARTING OFF WITH A HOT INTENSE FIRE CAN DAMAGE THE CAST-LINERS. -
Page 28: Operation During Power Failure Conditions
APEX CBT Page 28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. OPERATION DURING POWER FAILURE CONDITIONS • Your system was designed as a forced air system; do not expect regular performance without the fan running. Do not over fi re to compensate for the lack of a fan. Your system will perform at a lower capacity in the gravity mode. -
Page 29: Maintenance
Page 29 MAINTENANCE Your appliance has been manufactured in the Blaze King tradition of high quality. To ensure years of trouble free operation, have your furnace serviced regularly by your Blaze King dealer. Periodically during heating season thoroughly clean the chimney and fi rebox so your system is ready for next fall. -
Page 30: Gasket Inspection
1. If the door gasket is to be replaced, be sure you have some 7/8” fi ber glass gasket material, ready to re-install. See your Blaze King dealer. 2. Be sure the fi re is out and the furnace has cooled down. Th e door does not have to be removed from the furnace. -
Page 31: Bypass Door Gasket Replacement
Th is gasket is diff erent then the door gasket. Both are 7/8” but the bypass door gasket is a denser material. See your Blaze King dealer. 2. Be sure the fi re is out and the furnace has cooled down. Th e door does not have to be removed from the furnace. -
Page 32: Creosote
APEX CBT Page 32 CREOSOTE Creosote can be a problem in any wood-burning appliance. Creosote is a black, foul smelling liquid that results from distillation of wood gases during the combustion process. It solidifi es depending on temperature and in either state is highly combustible. -
Page 33: Brick Layout
APEX CBT Page 33 BRICK LAYOUT OM-APEX E V1.06 November 19, 2012... -
Page 34: Replacement Parts
APEX CBT Page 34 REPLACEMENT PARTS See next page for list referring to these item numbers OM-APEX E V1.06 November 19, 2012... - Page 35 APEX CBT Page 35 REPLACEMENT PARTS cont. Expl. Item # Description Unit View 8215 Stainless steel combustor shield Z8222 Stainless steel intake plate 8216 Stainless steel fl ame shield 12061 Cast liner Z4500F Combustor dmpmtr Damper motor doorknob Doorknob (same for door and bypass handle)
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Page 36: Warranty
Blaze King and its respective brands extend the following warranty for wood fi red appliances purchased from an authorized Blaze King dealer and installed in the United States of America or Canada. Warranty starts with date of purchase by the original owner (End User) except as noted for replacement parts. - Page 37 If you are not satisfi ed with the service provided by the Blaze King dealer, write to Blaze King at the address listed on the last page of the Owner’s Manual. Include a copy of the original purchase invoice and a description of the problem.
- Page 38 17. Blaze King is free of liability for any damages caused by the stove, as well as inconvenience expenses and materials. The Limited Warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages.
- Page 39 24. For parts of the Blaze King woodstove or fi replace insert warranted beyond the fi rst year, the fi ve year limited warranty will have the same obligations as described in this document, provided, however that the purchaser shall pay the following percentage of the then current retail cost of the repair or the replacement, according to the year after purchase in the which the defect is brought to the attention of Blaze King.*** During the 2nd year----purchaser pays 20%.
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Page 40: Notes
APEX CBT Page 40 NOTES OM-APEX E V1.06 November 19, 2012...
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