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Seton Wood Boilers
Seton Wood Boilers
Seton Wood Boilers
SETON WOOD BURNING PRODUCTS
406-295-9902
Installation and Operation Instructions for
Because of the very high efficiency of the Seton boiler the flue gas exhaust temperatures
can be low enough to cause condensation in the chimney. This condensation may, over
time, damage a masonry chimney. If you have condensation in your chimney, a insulated
stainless steel chimney liner should be installed inside the flue
Safety Notice: If this is not properly installed, a house/building fire may result. For your
safety, contact local building or fire officials about permits, restrictions, and installation
requirements for your area.
THE SETON BOILER MUST BE INSTALLED IN A ENCLOSED, INSULATED ROOM.
PIPE MUST RUN DOWN HILL ITS FULL LENGTH. PLUMB TO AN OUTSIDE AREA., DO NOT
ALLOW THE PIPE TO EXTEND OUTSIDE FAR ENOUGH TO FREEZE. O NOT REDUCE THE PIPE SIZE.
WARNING!! ATOMIZED POLYPROPYLENE GLYCOL AT
Do not open the feed door until the wood has burned down some.
Avoid trying to see how the fire is burning shortly after you fill it.
All wood burning appliances will smoke if you open the feed door
Such actions can result in very dangerous operating conditions.
WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 1
24 RIVERVIEW DR. TROY MT 59935
W-90E W-130E W-180E
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER BLOCK DRAFT IN OPEN POSITION
NEVER OPERATE WITH THE FEED DOOR OPEN!!
IT SHOULD BE REMOTE FROM THE LIVING SPACE.
PLUMB BOTH RELIEF VALVES TO A SAFE LOCATION
DO NOT PUT THREADS ON THE OPEN END OF THE DRAIN PIPE
DO NOT JOIN THE TWO DRAINS TOGETHER
HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION!!
when it is full of wood.
Do not over-fire the boiler.
Over-firing will occur if the feed door is left open
or the draft is blocked open during operation.
There is no substitute for doing it right.
There is no substitute for doing it right.
There is no substitute for doing it right.
There is no substitute for doing it right.
Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Instructions for W-90E W-130E W-180E Because of the very high efficiency of the Seton boiler the flue gas exhaust temperatures can be low enough to cause condensation in the chimney. This condensation may, over time, damage a masonry chimney. If you have condensation in your chimney, a insulated...
  • Page 2: Boiler Installation

    We are pleased to inform you that as a part of the recent stimulus package, The Seton Wood Burning Products Boilers qualify for a $1,500.00 federal tax credit. It is not necessary to submit this certificate with your tax return, however, please keep this certificate for your records as required by the IRS.
  • Page 3 The Seton Boiler is not designed to be installed inside the living area, it must be in an enclosed structure. • The Seton boiler must in installed in a heated space, if installed in a small shed it should be well insulated. The small shed should not be more than 2,000 Cu. Ft. unless it is heated. •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    POWER FAILURES WIRING 26-29 BACKUP POWER BOILER BUILDING 62-63 PLUMBING ARRANGEMENTS 31-54 TROUBLE SHOOTING PLUMBING TO REMOVE AIR UNDERGROUND 56-57 OFF GRID HEATING MAINTENANCE 59-65 WARRANTEE WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 5 BOILER INSTALLATION DRAFT MOTOR PROTECTOR THIS PLATE PROTECTS THE DRAFT MOTOR FROM OVER HEATING. 3 INCHES PROTECTOR PLATE INSTALL TWO SCREWS WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 6 THE DOOR HINGES MUST BE OILED ONCE A MONTH WITH A MOTOR OIL. IT ONLY TAKES A COUPLE OF DROPS. THERE IS A SMALL HOLE DRILLED IN THE TOP OF EACH HINGE. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 6 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 7 RADIANT HEAT FROM THE FLAME AND BENDS IT BACK 3000 PSI. CRUSHING STRENGTH AT 2500° F. INTO THE BURNING PROCESS RAISING THE COMBUSTION TEMPERATURE AND COMPLETING THE BURN WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 8: Parts Identification

    EXCHANGER 12# FILL VALVE WATER FROM HEATING SOME SYSTEMS CIRCULATING EXPANSION DO NOT NEED PUMP TANK THE HEAT TACO 008 EXCHANGER DRAIN VALVE DRAFT MOTOR EXHAUST WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 8 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 9: Boiler Plumbing

    Without the T&P in front of the check valve the feed water will reverse feed through the boiler supply pipe and allow the boiler to be damaged. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 9 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 10 Avoid trying to see how the fire is burning right after you fill it. All wood burning appliances will smoke if you open the feed door when it is full of wood. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 10 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 11: Boiler Description And Installation Options

    BOILER DESCRIPTION & INSTALLATION OPTIONS Your SETON solid fuel boiler is designed to provide supplemental or central heating for your home. This solid fuel boiler may be installed in conjunction with a boiler that is in proper operating condition and meets all national and/or local building codes, safety standards, required controls, and has been in- stalled in accordance with appropriate standards of the National Fire Protection Association and in ac- cordance with the clearances specified on the boiler nameplate.
  • Page 12 18. While in operation, keep the feed door, ash door, and cabinet door closed and secured at all times ex- cept while tending the fire. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 12 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 13 Relieve valves should have an air gap so you can see if they are leaking. Drain lines must slope down so they do not collect water and to prevent freezing. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 13 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 14: Boiler Location

    (use whichever minimum dimensions are LARGEST). 12” TO A COMBUSTIBLE WALL 36” TO A COMBUSTIBLE WALL 12” TO A COMBUSTIBLE WALL WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 14 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 15: Chimney Maintenance

    CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY DRAFT: The Seton Boiler is designed to burn wood without creating creosote; you can get a dirty burn by not having enough draft. This is normally caused by a poor chimney or burning small pieces of wood which releases more gas than the draft can produce oxygen for.
  • Page 16 To operate properly, the Seton Boiler requires a draft of .06" to .07" wc (water column). Symptoms of an im- properly designed or installed flue include visible smoke out the chimney, smoke escaping into the room, creosote buildup in the flue, and/or poor heating performance.
  • Page 17 2 inch reduction all in single wall pipe. This will not draw properly, it will need a draft inducer. THIS BOILER WAS OPERATED IN A CONSTANT CONDENSING STATE WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 18: Chimney Connections

    Do not connect this boiler into the same chimney flue as the fireplace, gas appliance, or a flue connected with any other furnace or boiler. USE A CHINA HAT TYPE OF CHIMNEY CAP. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 19: Listed Chimney

    CHIMNEY CONNECTIONS THE SETON BOILER WILL NOT ALWAYS WORK ON A MASONRY CHIMNEY. The chimney used for the boiler must not be used to ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a cleanout opening in the base of the chimney, close it tightly.
  • Page 20 Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and request a copy of the latest editions of NFPA Stan- dard 211 and NFPA Standard 908. Their address is: Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269 This is the best method to install a chimney on the Seton Boiler. 18 TO 20 FEET OF 8” INSULATED CLASS “A” CHIMNEY 8”...
  • Page 21: Barometric Damper

    To purchase pipe, visit your local hardware, home or building center. BAROMETRIC DAMPER Barometric Draft Regulators do not work with the Seton boiler. If your draft is to strong you will need to put a damper in the chimney. If the exhaust tem- perature is consistently above 500°...
  • Page 22: Warnings

    Over-firing will occur if the feed door is left open or the draft is blocked open during operation. Such actions can result in very dangerous operating conditions. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 22 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 23: Fuels And Loading

    3. HOT while in operation. Keep children, clothing, and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Do not touch the boiler after firing until it has cooled. 4. Provide make-up air into the room for proper combustion. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 24 WOOD LOADED ENDWAYS WILL CAUSE THE WOOD TO BURN UNEVENLY MAKING THE FIRE HARDER TO CONTROL AND MAKE MORE SMOKE. BREAKING THE REFRACTORY FROM LOADING ENDWAYS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THE REFRACTORY. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 24 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 25: Limit Controls

    You should have no voltage reading between the wide slot and the round hole. NEUTRAL (WHITE) HOT (BLACK) GROUND (GREEN) WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 25 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 26: Wiring

    VOLTS OVER TEMP CONTROL THE SETON BOILER REQUIRES SOME MEANS OF DISSIPATING RESIDUAL HEAT FROM THE FIRE BOX WHEN THE DRAFT CLOSES AND THERE IS NO SECONDARY CIRCULATION. THE PRIMARY CIRCULATION IS THE WATER IN THE BOILER THAT CIRCULATES THROUGH THE BOILER AND HEAT EXCHANGER.
  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    AQUASTAT OPERATION PUMP AQUASTAT CONTROL THE SETON BOILER REQUIRES SOME MEANS OF KEEPING THE PUMP FROM CIRCULATING WA- TER WHEN THERE IS NO HEAT OR FIRE IN THE BOILER. THIS KEEPS THE BOILER WARM AND HELPS TO PREVENT CONDENSATION BUILD IN THE BOILER AND ALSO KEEPS HEAT FROM THE BACKUP BOILER FROM DISSIPATING ITS HEAT THROUGH THE WOOD BOILER.
  • Page 28 SHOULD BE SET AT 15° DIFFERENTIAL DRAFT DRAFT MOTOR OPEN ON RISE OPERATION 110 VOLTS LOW VOLT FURNACE STAT MOTOR LOW VOLT LOW VOLT RELAY TRANSFORMER 120 VOLT WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 28 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 29 WIRING AN INVERTER FOR BACKUP PLUMBING RADIANT SYSTEM DPDT RELAY 120 VOLT COIL INVERTER 1000 WATTS BOILER AND PUMPS 500 WATTS — AUTOMATIC CHARGER BATTERY 120 VOLTS IN WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 29 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 30 3/4” brass nipple, 3/4” brass tee. FROM USE LOWER WATER HEATER STAT HEATING MANIFOLD TO TURN PUMP ON AND OFF VERY SMALL BRONZE CIRCULATING PUMP WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 30 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 31: Plumbing Arrangements

    RETURN DRAIN VALVE 12# REGULATOR Circulating pump EXPANSION FILL VALVE BALL VALVE TANK RETURN LINE MUST COME OUT OF TOP OF EXCHANGER TO PREVENT TRAPPING AIR WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 31 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 32 WIRED TO PUMP ON WOOD BOILER. HEATING IN HOUSE WILL DRAW FROM GAS BOILER. RETURN EXPANSION BALL VALVE TANK 12# REGULATOR Circulating Pump FILL VALVE SYMBOL WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 32 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 33 PLUMBING WATER HEATER & RADIANT There are several ways you can plumb the Seton boiler into your present heating system. Here some of the ways that work well. I will furnish drawings with each sale to make it sim- ple and easy to hook into your particular system including parts needed.
  • Page 34 PLUMBING STORAGE TANK & RADIANT There are several ways you can plumb the Seton boiler into your present heating system. Here some of the ways that work well. I will furnish drawings with each sale to make it sim- ple and easy to hook into your particular system including parts needed.
  • Page 35 TANK EXCHANGER SMALL BRONZE CIRCULATING PUMP FAN COIL SUPPLY VALVE RETURN SETON BOILER WATER HEATER DRAIN EXPANSION Circulating pump BALL VALVE TANK 12# REGULATOR FILL VALVE WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 35 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 36 PLUMBING WATER HEATER & FORCED AIR & RADIANT A closed boiler system with a closed forced air system with domestic water heating plus radiant WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 36 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 37 PLUMBING BOILER WITH FAN UNITS A closed boiler system with a closed forced air system and extra fan units WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 37 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 38 A simple open forced air system. EXPANSION TANK VENT FAN COIL SETON SUPPLY BOILER Circulating pump VALVE RETURN DRAIN VALVE BALL VALVE 12# REGULATOR FILL VALVE WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 38 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 39 Wire pumps to extra aquastat on wood boiler FROM FROM CHECK VALVE HEATING HEATING CHECK VALVE SYSTEM SYSTEM BOILER #1 BOILER #2 SETON Circulating pump BOILER WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 39 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 40 PLUMBING INTO ANOTHER BOILER Connecting the Seton Boiler to an existing boiler without the heat exchanger. SUPPLY TO HEATING SYSTEM EXISTING SETON BOILER BOILER RETURN FROM HEATING SYSTEM Circulating pump Hooking the Seton Boiler to an existing boiler. With the heat exchanger.
  • Page 41 PLUMBING INTO ANOTHER BOILER Hooking the Seton Boiler to an existing boiler. With the heat exchanger. HEATING LOOPS CHECK CIRCULATING PUMP VALVE EXISTING HEATING LOOPS BOILER WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 41 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 42 3/4” PEX COLD IN DOMESTIC RADIANT RETURNS VALVE SETON BOILER DRAIN VALVE FILL VALVE WATER HEATER BALL VALVE EXPANSION SMALL SS TANK CIRCULATING PUMP CIRCULATING PUMP WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 42 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 43 PLUMBING CLOSED RADIANT AND WATER HEATER CLOSED BOILER AND RADIANT HEATING WITH DOMESTIC WATER HEATING WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 43 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 44 PLUMBING WOOD BOILER TO UNIT HEATERS UNIT HEATER UNIT HEATER UNIT HEATER TACO 0011 OR 008 BRASS UNIT HEATER HEAT EXCHANGER SETON BOILER WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 44 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 45 DPST NO 20 AMP 20 AMP RELAYS 24 V COIL 24 V COIL 24 V COILS L38-291 L38-291 1 ST STAGE 2 ND STAGE ELEMENT ELEMENT WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 45 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 46 AQUA STAT 30 A 110 VOLT 110 VOLT DPST NO 20 AMP 20 AMP RELAYS 24 V COIL 24 V COIL 24 V COILS L38-291 L38-291 WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 46 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 47: Plumbing To Remove Air

    FAN COILS MUST HAVE THE WATER FLOWING FROM THE BOTTOM AND OUT THE TOP TO PREVENT TRAPPING AIR WATER MUST FLOW OUT HERE FAN COIL WATER MUST FLOW IN HERE WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 47 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 48 WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 48 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 49 WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 49 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 50 WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 50 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 51 WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 51 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 52 WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 52 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 53 WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 53 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 54 If that helps the draw, this product will do the job when properly positioned and installed. http://www.condar.com/ Also a good place for stack thermometers. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 54 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 55 SPRAY CLOSED CELL FOAM IN DITCH 1” OR 3/4” 3” OR 4” PEX TUBING CORRUGATED PIPE THE TUBING BEING SOLD WITH FOIL WRAPPED FIBERGLASS IN IT IS GOOD. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 55 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 56: Underground

    Spray urethane foam is known throughout the world as the best in insulation due to its high R factor and ability to fill cracks and crevices. Go to http://www.soythane.com/ or call 1-877-772-9629 Mention this web site and get 5% off. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 56 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 57 0 YEAR WARRANTEE 0 YEAR WARRANTEE Seton Manufacturing Inc. warrantees the Seton boiler that it manufactures for twelve years un- der the following conditions. Any time within twenty four years if the refractory or pressure vessel, fails we will replace that part at the cost of that part minus 1/12 the cost of that part times the number of years you have owned the boiler plus shipping costs.
  • Page 58: Boiler Maintenance

    Clean and passivate system with required amount of Prep Solution 102™ per directions for an existing boiler. Step 3 Follow Steps 2-8 for a new outdoor wood boiler. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 58 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 59: Maintenance

    If no water comes out, then the valve is plugged or there is no water in the boiler. In either case do not use the boiler until the problem is identified and repaired. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 59 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 60 If you notice staining on the face of the boiler or can feel hot flue gas spilling out the front of the boiler then the tubes is likely starting to plug up. WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 60 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 61: Boiler Building

    IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN OUT SIDE BUILDING FOR THE BOILER, THIS IS A PLAN YOU COULD USE FOR THE BOILER AND WOOD STORAGE 16’ to 24’ ? BOILER WOOD STORAGE TOP VIEW CHIMNEY SIDE VIEW WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 61 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 62 BOILER BUILDING BACK 8’ to 12’ ? FRONT WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 62 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...
  • Page 63: Warrantee

    4.0 MAINTENANCE The Seton Boiler is a relatively low maintenance appliance but there are a few important operations to per- form on a regular basis. Check relief valves for leaks. Daily Clean ashes. As needed Test antifreeze. Monthly Lubricate the door hinges.
  • Page 64: Off Grid Heating

    Fill valve defective Temperature Buildup in System - Temperature relief valve actuation - Circulation pump not functioning - Damper actuator not functioning Creosote buildup on vessel Insufficient draft WOOD BOILER INSTRUCTIONS Page 64 Copyright © 2011 Seton Wood Boilers all rights reserved...

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