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- Page 1 Klear Sky 400 P.O. Box 310 Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-746-0043 www.EarthOutdoor.com...
- Page 2 UTDOOR UTDOOR URNACES Thank You for purchasing an Earth Outdoor Wood Furnace! Thank You for purchasing an Earth Outdoor Wood Furnace! We know how exciting this moment is. You may have looked forward to having an We know how exciting this moment is. You may have looked forward to having an We know how exciting this moment is.
- Page 3 Failure to treat water properly will void your warranty. Failure to treat water properly will void your warranty. Earth Manufacturing pays for Earth Manufacturing pays for the water test for the 1 7 years.
- Page 4 Installation, to include wiring and plumbing, and operation must follow Federal, Provincial, State and Local Codes, electrical, plumbing, fire and building codes. The Earth furnace is intended to be the primary source of heat. However, a back-up system should always be in place and ready for use.
- Page 5 “Once” a month clean the chimney Specifications for the Klear Sky Model EPA Phase II Qualified Manufacturer: Earth Manufacturing, LLC Model #Klear Sky 400 Maximum Output Rating: 70,770 BTU’s/HR 16%-24% Load Capacity: 11,323 to 16,985 BTU’s/HR ...
- Page 6 5 to 7 cords per cold season (6 months). The cost of a cord of wood these days is about $120. You can see the savings of owning an Earth Furnace. That is $600 to $840 a year to heat your home naturally with renewable energy.
- Page 7 6. "If there is a will there is away!" HAT IF THE ELECTRICITY GOES OUT The Earth Outdoor Wood Furnace uses very little electricity which can be supported by a small generator. You can run a regular inexpensive extension cord to the unit and unplug the furnace from the outlet on the back of the furnace and plug into a small generator.
- Page 8 – F URNACE VERVIEW RONT 1. The overflow port is where you will see water The overflow port is where you will see water standing when the furnace is full. Note that cold when the furnace is full. Note that cold water expands when heated, water expands when heated, therefore water will come out of the overflow therefore water will come out of the overflow from heat expansion...
- Page 9 Pad size will depend on customer preference. The smallest pad recommended for the Klear Sky 400 should be no smaller than 4 ½ feet by 5 ½ feet. You may choose to pour a larger one based on your own situation and preference.
- Page 10 TARTING UP THE URNACE Make sure all the valves on the back of the furnace are closed and that the power is off. Begin filling the furnace with water. Turn the manual fill valve on the front of the furnace to allow water to flow into the furnace tank.
- Page 11 At the end of the season it is important to have all necessary chemical in the water if you will be leaving the furnace full of water over the summer. Earth will pay for the water test for the 1 7 years of ownership.
- Page 12 ROUBLE HOOTING QUEALING On initial start up if the pump is not primed with water it may squeal and can burn your pump out. Make sure the ball valve to the pump is open and the water tank is full. On occasion the pump may get a piece of debris in the impellers from the installation process.
- Page 13 INES NOT GETTING HOT BUT WATER IS HOT The water is not moving to the house or through the house. Make sure the return ball valve is open at the furnace and that all valves are open through the house. If you have a multi-speed pump try increasing the speed.
- Page 14 When the kit arrives, take a sample according to the easy to follow directions, package it up and mail it back (postage not included). They will forward the test results to Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces. 9. All furnaces must be treated with “Water Treatment 101” rust inhibitor. This can be purchased through Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces.
- Page 15 12. This Warranty will be voided by operating this residential wood furnace/hydronic heater in a manner inconsistent with this owner’s manual. Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces ™ ARRANTY XCLUSIONS 1) Burning any material of any kind other than regular non-treated wood.
- Page 16 19) Transportation and installation. 20)Deterioration due to non-use of the unit. 21) All and any costs not previously agreed to and accepted by Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces. 22)Warranty starts on date of delivery, and is contingent upon receipt of full payment, copy and...
- Page 17 ELPFUL IPS AND INKS VIA How to Use a Moisture Meter Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM2WGgRcnm0 EPA offers tips on how to properly use a moisture meter to test firewood before using in a wood- burning stove or fireplace. Wet wood can create excessive smoke which is wasted fuel. Split, Stack, Cover and Store Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo1--Zrh11s ...
- Page 18 Note: Wood Boiler Solutions will forward the copy of your water analysis to Earth Outdoor Wood Wood Boiler Solutions will forward the copy of your water analysis to Earth Outdoor Wood Wood Boiler Solutions will forward the copy of your water analysis to Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces.
- Page 19 Model 150 Series Catalytic Gasification Control Systems Installation & User Guide Patents Pending Updated 4 December 2013...
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Page 21: Intended Use
ClearStak Model 150 User Guide Introduction Thank you for choosing an Earth Outdoor Klear Sky 400, complete with ClearStak. You have joined a growing group of customers that are leading the industry in improved efficiency and clean burning. - Page 22 The IBC also provides diagnostics to assist the professional during installation and troubleshooting. The IBC is intended to be mounted on the exterior surface of the Earth Outdoor furnace on the back of the furnace near the electrical service. The Catalyst and Catalyst Pre-heater The catalyst pre-heater is used to activate the catalyst to a temperature of approximately 510°F.
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- Page 24 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION NTENDED ( CGCS) ATALYTIC ASIFICATION ONTROL YSTEM 1 50 ODEL NTELLIGENT IOMASS ONTROLLER -‐ HE ATALYST ...
- Page 25 IGITAL ISPLAY L ED PTIONAL IGITAL A ND NALOG ISPLAY 1 50 -‐ ODEL NTELLIGENT FUEL ONTROLLER IBC-‐3.1 OVERVIEW AND T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...
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- Page 27 PCD Assembly The PCD located inside of the exhaust chamber of this Earth Outdoor unit. Before opening any panel or cover of the PCD, disconnect the power to the furnace. When opening the panel on the back of the furnace, please examine the PCD to make sure all components are present and in working order.
- Page 28 PCD Mounting Location For the best operating performance, the IBC is mounted close to the firebox of the Earth Outdoor furnace and before the heat exchanger. This provides the best performance by using the heat from the firebox to reduce...
- Page 29 (CFH) cycle of the furnace. This heater needs 120 VAC to work properly and will draw approximately 8 to 14 Amps of current. The Earth Outdoor furnace can have several pumps, fans and an exterior light.
- Page 30 A protective cover can be obtained from your Earth Outdoor dealer if excessive moisture or icing is a concern. The IBC-3.1 SHOULD NOT be mounted in an area where heat from the sun or furnace will damage the enclosure.
- Page 31 A Protective Earth, known as an equipment-grounding conductor in the US National Electrical Code, avoids an electrical hazard by keeping the exposed conductive surfaces of the Earth Outdoor furnace and the IBC-3.1 at earth potential. To avoid a possible voltage drop, no current is allowed to flow in this conductor under normal circumstances.
- Page 32 Switches and Breakers The catalyst pre-heater is on for approximately one to five minutes in each call for heat (CFH) cycle of the Earth Outdoor furnace. The heater needs 120 VAC to work properly and will draw approximately 8.3 Amps of current for a standard heater and 14 Amps for a extended heater.
- Page 33 ClearStak Model 150 Operation Model 150 Intelligent Bio-fuel Controller This section describes the function of the IBC for the Earth furnace. As of the date of this document the current electronic software revision is Version 3.1 November 14, 2012 and the current firmware revision is 3.1.0 (2012).
- Page 34 The VFDs are preprogrammed at the factory. When a VFD is replaced please see the following programming instructions for the combustion fan only. Power-up the VFD without the serial cable attached. Press the ‘M’ button one time. The number displayed on the right side of the VFD display will start flashing.
- Page 35 ClearStak, LLC. The IBC manages the temperature of the water in the Earth 16 ...
- Page 36 Outdoor furnace. The IBC assembly receives continuous electrical power (interrupted only by a high limit safety thermostat) and, through the use of a mounted thermistor type temperature sensor, the controller assembly monitors the furnace water temperature. When the water temperature falls to less than or equal to the setting of the IBC assembly’s low limit control, the furnace is fired.
- Page 37 IBC-3.1 Microcontroller and Communication Circuit Detail The Microcontroller and Communication Circuit Section features a Microchip Technology microcontroller, RS-232 serial communications circuitry along with a proprietary communications port, a microcontroller programming port, an operating mode selection jumper, a multi-pin expansion port, and several LED indicators.
- Page 38 The person(s) operating the hydronic heater is/are responsible for operation and warranty will be voided if preventative procedures are inconsistent with the ClearStak or Earth Outdoor Klear Sky manual. Preventative Catalyst The catalyst (in the clean-burn catalyst housing) should be inspected at the beginning of the burning season, and at the end to ensure that it is working properly.
- Page 39 Please consult your installer if you have any issues with the operation of the PCD. Proper operation of your Klear Sky should require minimal maintenance. If you are having any issues with a clean catalyst please call Earth Outdoor and speak with a Service Representative immediately. Stack...
- Page 40 Check outlets to insure proper wire polarity. A simple plug-in connector can be obtained to insure that the cable between the furnace and the breaker box are wired properly. A reversed line and neutral wire will cause a controller relay failure and will permanently damage the IBC.
- Page 41 ClearStak. The IBC-3.1 oxygen recovery cycle functions as follows: If the Earth Outdoor furnace is operating under a call for heat (CFH) and the IBC is factory configured to perform an oxygen recover cycle and the oxygen level falls...
- Page 42 LED Indicator Error Cadences In order to communicate diagnostic information to the user of the Earth Outdoor Furnace, the LED indicators that are visible on the front panel of the IBC controller assembly will flash as required in order to indicate various operational alerts and alarms.
- Page 43 This is expected under annual system start up. If this occurs during normal operation then make sure the furnace is working properly and contact your Earth Factory Service Representative. Standby LED on continuously: The purpose of the Standby mode is to prevent extended heating of the catalyst and running of the damper and blower when the furnace is low on fuel.
- Page 44 This alarm indicates that the thermocouple under range. Try the following operations to isolate the problem: Manually inspect yellow cable for breaks or shorted connections. Disconnect the Thermocouple plug at the stack and restart. Disconnect the yellow cable from the IBC and restart. If the Over-range error below occurs then the board is working properly.
- Page 45 range. • Check to see if boiler has overheated. • Power board off and check for Water jacket sensor resistance. • Check for defective sensor (500 Omhs with power off). • Check for defective sensor (0.0V at terminal block with power on).
- Page 46 • Replace board if the problem persists. • Cycle the Power to Recover. • The flashing Alert/Alarm LED indications that appear with a continuously illuminated Lockout LED can be recovered from by cycling the power to the IBC-3.1. • If the Lockout LED is illuminated without the Alert/Error LED, this typically indicates that the furnace is out of wood or the fire went out.
- Page 47 Catalyst Back Pressure • Check catalyst for clogging from objects such as birds, leaves and bees. • Check to see if the heater is performing properly. • Check for excess air causing fly ash problems. • Check exhaust pipe dimension to insure proper sizing of pipe.
- Page 48 Best Burn Procedure As the new owner of an Earth Outdoor Klear Sky, you are responsible to comply with applicable laws or other requirements, such as state laws, regulations, or local ordinances.
- Page 49 9. Inspect the furnace and make sure everything is set according to Earth Outdoor manual. 10. Make sure the door seal provides air-tight seal when shut. If you notice any problems or anything unusual please contact your dealer or distributor at any step.
- Page 50 Earth Outdoor Wood Furnace distributor or Earth Outdoor. Always make sure the door provides an air-tight seal when shut. If door is not air-tight contact an Earth Outdoor Wood Furnace distributer or Earth Outdoor. Fuel Use dry wood. Wood that is wet or damp may cause an excessive amount of smoke.
- Page 51 For more efficient burning, use seasoned firewood. Seasoned firewood is wood that has been cut and stored properly and has aged for at least six months. Use only the type of fuel recommended by the manufacturer. DO NOT BURN the following: trash, treated wood, plastics, gasoline, petroleum treated products, rubber, naphtha, cardboard, house hold garbage, any paper products, and leaves.
- Page 52 Burning, dry, seasoned firewood with a moisture content of 20% or less can save money and help reduce harmful air pollution. Wet Wood is a Waste Brochure: http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/pdfs/wetwoodwastebrochure. This tri-fold brochure provides colorful illustrations of the four easy steps to dry firewood. For more information please check out Best Burn Practices on the EPA’s website: http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/bestburn.html...
- Page 53 Limited Warranty Period. The Limited Warranty Period is one calendar year. The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase from Earth Outdoor or an authorized Earth Outdoor distributor. The dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase, is proof of the purchase date.
- Page 54 Failure to do so may result in the service request being deemed out of warranty by ClearStak or ClearStak’s authorized Earth Outdoor distributors, and therefore chargeable to the consumer. Unless otherwise stated, and to the extent permitted by...
- Page 55 include problems that arise due to improper burn practices, such as burning garbage. Please refer to the ClearStak Model 150 Series Installation and User Guide. The most updated version of the ClearStak Model 150 Series Installation and User Guide can always be found online by scanning the QR code given on the label of the ClearStak IBC.
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