Outdoor Furnace Guru Spirit S4868P User Manual

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR INVESTMENT

You have selected one of the simplest yet durably advanced outdoor furnaces on the

market today! The Spirit S4868P has been designed and built to old fashion quality

standards that have resulted in outstanding operating principals and longevity

To ensure that you get the maximum benefits and initiate safe operating principals, we

suggest you get to know your Spirit and read this manual from cover to cover before

operation. Although we have strived to include all possible scenarios for safe opera-

tion and troubleshooting of your furnace , there may arise a circumstance that is not

covered in this manual. NEVER attempt to make changes to the operating system

without authorization if it is not covered in this manual. Doing so could result in death

or injury to yourself or others.

Thank you for choosing The Spirit S4868P Outdoor Wood Burning Furnace.

We Hope you enjoy both the new comfort and savings created by your new Spirit Out-

door Wood Burning Furnace.

Model S4868P

Outdoor Furnace Guru, 511 Pine Street, Sparta, WI 54656

Tel. (608) 487-2013 Fax. (608) 487-9136

www.outdoor-furnace-guru.com

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Page 1 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR INVESTMENT You have selected one of the simplest yet durably advanced outdoor furnaces on the market today! The Spirit S4868P has been designed and built to old fashion quality standards that have resulted in outstanding operating principals and longevity...
Page 2: Csa Label
SOLID (WOOD) FUEL BOILER TESTED TO CSA B366.1-1991, UL 726-06 CHAUDIERE COMBUSTIBLE À (BOIS) SOLIDE TESTÉ CSA B366.1-1991, UL 726-06 Although tested at one time, these units will not come with a UL certification sticker!
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents Page Congratulations CSA label Table of contents Safety Specifications Component Locations Base Requirements Installation Requirements & Cautions Operation Procedures Cautions A overview to burning the Spirit way Filling the furnace with water 11,12 Starting a fire in the furnace 13,14 Loading the furnace with fuel The burning cycle...
Page 4: Safety
!!CAUTION!! The Spirit Outdoor Wood Furnace should not be used as a stand alone unit. A backup system should be in place in case of failure. Burn seasoned firewood only. Green wood does not burn hotter and will cause inefficiency and problems.
Page 5: Specifications
Elite Heat 4868P Specifications Total Width Base Width Total Length Base Length Height Firebox Length Firebox width Chimney size Wood Length Water Capacity (US gal) Door Size 20 x 20 Weight 2790 Heating Capacity* 1200—7000 Sq. Ft. All measurements are expressed in inches. Weights and measures may vary slightly.
Page 6: Component Locations
Furnace component name and locations 1-Float and vent tube 2-Float cap assembly 10-Blower shut off switch 3-Water level indicator washers 11-Door hinges 4-Lifting eye 12-Base lifting and tie down tubes 5-Rain cap/spark arrestor 13-Base (Not sold with furnace) 14-Fire door safety latch 6-Insulated stove pipe 15-Fire door handle (Not sold with furnace)
Page 7 Furnace component name and locations Rear Access Area (Shown with 2 pumps installed) 18– Computer controller 23– pump receptacle box 19– Mini fuse & main shut off switch 24– primary return 20– Blower 25– secondary return 21– Blower mounting plate 26–...
Page 8: Base Requirements
Base Requirements Minimum Slab Dimensions 80.00" 15" 6" SECONDARY LINES 6" Front Rear 30.00" 60" 15" PRIMARY LINES Represents furnace base 14" NOTE: When installing one set of lines for service to a single area, the lines must come in to the unit on the primary side marked A for the furnace to sense and operate properly.
Page 9: Installation Requirements & Cautions
Installation Requirements & Cautions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Use only chimneys suitable for solid fuel. Contact your dealer for in- structions if additional chimney is needed . Do not connect to a chimney flue serving another appliance. Use only non-combustible materials with adequate support for a base.
Page 10: Operation Procedures
Operational Procedures SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Burn wood only! WARNING! Risk of Fire Do not operate with fueling door open! Keeping the door closed tightly and seals in good condition is a must for proper operation. Inspect and clean the flue regularly! Use only CSA and UL approved double wall, insulated, stainless steel chimney pipe when additional chimney height is required.
Page 11: A Overview To Burning The Spirit Way
Operational Procedures A overview to burning the Spirit way At fist glance, you will notice that the S4868P firebox is very simple and similar to other outdoor wood furnace fireboxes on the market. However, that is where the similarities stop. The S4868P combustion area has been designed to accept large wood loads without flooding the combustion chamber with to much fuel release or to much combustion air.
Page 12 Operational Procedures Filling the furnace with water STEP 1 : Remove float cap assembly to one side of the float and vent tube. STEP 2 : Insert a garden hose into the float and vent tube. Be sure that the hose is not kinked or water flow will be affected, chang- ing the calculated fill time.
Page 13: Starting A Fire In The Furnace
Operational Procedures Starting a fire in the furnace LOAD FUEL CAREFULLY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT STEP 1 : Perform the following pre-firing checks.  Does the firebox door move freely and seal?  Does the combustion fan operate?  Is the furnace water level correct ? ...
Page 14 Operational Procedures Starting a fire in the furnace (continued) STEP 4 : Make sure the blower switch is in the off position. Light a piece of paper on fire and throw it to the back of the furnace. Immediately turn the fan switch to the on position for 3 seconds and then turn off.
Page 15: Loading The Furnace With Fuel
Operational Procedures Loading the furnace with fuel STEP 5 : Allow the kindling to burn down to a coal bed. Turn the blower switch off and open door slowly. Push the coal bed to the rear 25% of the firebox with a long handled shovel. Always open door slowly! STEP 6 : Load fire wood just in side the door and rank as tightly as pos- sible.
Page 16: The Burning Cycle
Operational Procedures The burning cycle Please learn and follow the cycle of combustion and re-fueling in the S4868P furnace. Doing so will increase the life of your unit by reduced emissions, increase efficiency and decrease the amount of ash removal. The S4868P furnace burns its fuel charge in a wick form.
Page 17: Ash Removal
Operational Procedures Ash removal Ash removal, when used at maximum capacity, will be at 7 to 10 day intervals, depending on ash content of the fuel being burned. For most, ash removal will be at 21 to 30 day intervals. Ash is removed when it builds up in the rear of the furnace enough that it noticeably affects air flow.
Page 18: Resetting The Computer
Operational Procedures Resetting the computer Your S4868P furnace is equipped with a fail safe in the event that it should drop be- low normal operating temperatures for a period of time. This would signify that there is no heat being created in the firebox. The fail safe prevents the cold outside air from blowing threw the firebox, helping to prevent a possible freeze up or wasting heat.
Page 19: Shutting Down For The Season
Operational Procedures Shutting down for the season The following procedures should be taken to protect your investment when not in operation for extended periods of time. A. Scrape the inside of the firebox and flue clean of creosote and ash build up and remove. B.
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance 3. Coat the inside of the firebox and While in use flue with vegetable oil when 1. Periodically inspect vent and clean and dry. Do not use mo- float tube for freeness. tor oil! 2. Remove ash and scrape firebox 4.
Page 21: Cleaning The Blower Damper
Maintenance Cleaning the blower damper The S4868P uses an air delivery system that draws unburned gases in with the fresh air stream and pushes it back into the hot coals of the burning fire. Time, burning green wood or overloading your furnace so that it is in the off cycle for long periods of time, may cause the blower flapper to become dirty and hang up or stick closed.
Page 22 Maintenance Cleaning the blower damper (continued) Inside the blower tube STEP 4 : Scrape and clean all creo- sote and deposits from the blower plate, flapper and blower tube. Firebox side of blower plate and flapper Penetrating fluid works well for clean- ing between and in the hinge area.
Page 23 Maintenance Cleaning the blower damper (continued) Apply high temperature grease (500 Degree or higher) within the pivoting parts of the hinge. The grease acts as a barrier to the stickiness of the creosote and helps keep it out of the hinged area.
Page 24 Maintenance Cleaning the blower damper (continued) Reinstall the blower. Be sure not to over-tighten any screws during the complete reassembly process. Checking the flapper for correct operation Disconnect power To check the flapper for correct operation, insert a small diameter stiff wire through the squirrel cage until the flapper can be felt.
Page 25: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible cause Solution Boiling or higher than nor- Water not circulating Check pump operation mal temperature Flapper sticking open Clean flapper Pg. 20 Leaking door gasket Replace door gasket Door left open Close door Low water temperature Flapper not opening Clean flapper Pg.
Page 26: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagram...
Page 27 Wiring Diagram Digital controller probe connects digital controller power supply outlet draft blower outlet power supply power from high limit switch Grounded 14 gage pig tail plug...
Page 28 S4868P Wiring Map Blower outlet Wiring Wire 1 - (BLACK) Distribution block (A,1) to blower switch 9’ 14 Ga. solid Wire 2 - (RED) Blower outlet switch to limit switch 8’ 14 Ga. solid Wire 3 - (RED) Limit switch to #4 on CPU 18” 14 Ga. stranded Wire 4 - (BLACK) #5 on CPU to blower outlet 20”...

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