US Stove Company HOTBLAST 1950 - Manual

Page 2 - Please keep this document; TABLE OF CONTENTS

Please keep this document TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................2 1. CHIMNEY AND DRAFT ....................................................................................................2 ...

Page 3 - On the; RULES; REQUIREMENTS; Do not burn wood coated with paint, glue or chemical products.

INTRODUCTION Take note that this furnace operates like an EPA wood burning stove. This applies to the lighting, the embers and the minimum combustion air intake which depends on the type and the grade of the combustible. This model line is certified as meeting the emissions limits in 40 C.F.R. part ...

Page 4 - W A R N I N G; ODOUR FROM THE PAINT; If a significant layer of creosote has; Remember that a small

W A R N I N G -THE ASH DRAWER AND EXCHANGERS ACCESS PANEL GET VERY HOT. -DO NOT MANIPULATE WITH BARE HANDS. 2.2 ODOUR FROM THE PAINT It is normal that a smoke odour emanate from the unit when you first light it. It is recommended to burn it at high rate and ventilate the building until the odour res...

Page 5 - ONLY; when the; DRAWER

2.5 SMOKE DETECTOR We highly recommend the use of a smoke detector. It must be installed at least 15 feet (4,57 m) from the appliance in order to prevent undue triggering of the detector when reloading. 2.6 DOOR GLASS To maintain a clean and safe installation, do not build your fire too close to the...

Page 6 - INSTALLATION; LOCATION

3. APPLIANCE INSTALLATION 3.1 UNIT LOCATION The furnace must be installed where outside air supply is sufficient for proper combustion. In airtight houses, it might be necessary to install an outside air inlet (see details in section 3.4). The furnace must be positioned so that the connector is as s...

Page 8 - DAMPER; On the other; AIR; hood

DAMPER The barometric control must be adjusted so that the maximum draft measured at the furnace outlet is limited to -0.06 in. w.c. Please note that a draft higher than -0.06 in. w.c. could result in an uncontrollable fire. On the other hand, the minimum draft to be respected is -0.04 in. w.c. in t...

Page 9 - CONNECTION; WARNING: USE WIRES SUITABLE FOR 75; CONTROL

3.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The following instructions do not supersede the local code. HOTBLAST 1950 On the Hotblast 1950 the combined limit control is installed with the support provided on the left side of the appliance (two holes are predrilled on the edge of the furnace), and connected to the ele...

Page 10 - INSTRUCTIONS; optimize the heat retention into the combustion chamber.

4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control system On the wood only furnaces , the thermostat controls the air inlet damper. When the thermostat calls for heat, the damper opens and the fire burns up. When the furnace gets hot enough, the combined limit control activates the blower motor at the speed selected...

Page 11 - PROCEDURE TO OPEN THE LOADING DOOR; TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SMOKE SPILLAGE, OPEN THE DOOR 1”; completely subsided.; ALWAYS KEEP THE DOOR AND THE ASH DRAWER CLOSED; Do not use coal as heating fuel in this appliance.

4.3 HEATING 1. When loading the furnace, spread the coal and embers evenly in the center of the combustion chamber before adding new logs. 2. Do not overload. Air must circulate freely in the upper part of the combustion chamber in order to obtain an efficient operation of the appliance. Please note...

Page 12 - determine the cause of the smoke spillage.; roof around the chimney with water.; LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Whenever a high amount of smoke is noticed in the room, you must: 1. Open doors and windows. 2. Make sure the furnace door is closed as well as the damper (if necessary, lower the thermostat starting point or undo the chain of the damper and close the barometric draft control manually). 3. When the ...

Page 13 - MAINTENANCE OF THE EXCHANGERS; Wing nut; do not forget to push; Finally, close the exchanger access door.; SECTION VIEW

5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 MAINTENANCE OF THE EXCHANGERS The evacuation pipe and the exchangers should be inspected regularly during the burning season. Easy access is provided (without the use of tools): unscrew the wing nut on the exchangers access door. See pictures below. Wing nut Insulation pad Exchang...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; Smoke flue inspection; If possible, the smoke flue should be dismantled and cleaned.; MAINTENANCE OF THE BLOWER MOTOR; FILTERS; Filters dimensions; DOOR GASKET MAINTENANCE

5.2 CHIMNEY MAINTENANCE One of the most efficient methods is to sweep the chimney is using a hard brush. Brush the chimney downward so soot and creosote residues will come off the inside surface and fall at the bottom of the chimney where it can be removed easily. The chimney must be checked regular...

Page 15 - Locking pin; on the door on the gasket, turn the handle clockwise.; PARTS; DOOR GLASS; Clean glass; when the unit has cooled down.; GASKET

Door adjustment procedure: 1. Unscrew completely the locking pin (see picture below). Locking pin 2. To increase the pressure of the door on the gasket, turn the handle counter clockwise; to decrease the pressure on the door on the gasket, turn the handle clockwise. 3. Finally, screw back the lockin...

Page 16 - DIAGRAM; DIRECT DRIVE; REVISION; MOTOR; THER; OWER

7. WIRING DIAGRAM HOTBLAST 1950 WOOD DIRECT DRIVE RED O N 150 °F LIMIT 250 °F O FF 110° F LI M IT LOA D FAN LI NE HO NE Y W E LL L606 4 HIGH LI NE LOW L2 120 V.A.C. L1 BLAC K TR ANSFO JUNC T IO N B O X 24 V.A.C . 24 V .A. C . THE R MO ST AT SERVO- M O T O R RED BLACK WHIT E BLACK BLACK 24 V.A.C . 12...

Page 17 - HOTBLAST; GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

8. HOTBLAST 1950 TECHNICAL DATA HOTBLAST 1950 A 47” B 25 ½” C 47 ¼” D 15 ⅞ ” E 28” F 24 ½” G 44” FLUE * 7” WEIGHT 560 * Reducer required 8.1 GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA MODEL DIRECT DRIVE OUTPUT TEMP VAR. BTU/ HR STATIC PRESSURE FILTER FAN MOTOR SPEED (CFM) ( O F) (WOOD) MIN. MAX. (2) H 2 O HOTBLAST 1950...

Page 18 - SIMPLIFIED METHOD; WARM AIR SYST

9. DUCTS AND DAMPERS DIMENSIONS (EXAM P LES OF CALCULATI ON) SIMPLIFIED METHOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Du ct s si ze (h eat ) 4 inch o utlet redu ce by 1 ” 5 inch o utlet redu ce by 2 ” Always by 8” thick 6 inch o utlet redu ce by 3 ” N.B.: Th e main duct must be reduce d ev er y 2 outlets. Ducts specif...

Page 19 - HOTBLAST 1950 BRICKS LAYOUT; WARNING: INSTALL THE CERA; ITEM

10. HOTBLAST 1950 BRICKS LAYOUT WARNING: INSTALL THE CERA MIC BLANKET PANEL BEFORE PUTTING BRICKS UP IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER 9" 4 1 /2 " 3 1 /2 " 5 1 /2 " 9 4" 1 5 /8 " 9" 6" 3" 8 9" 4 1/ 4" 7 1 /2 " 1 1 /2 " 1 1/ 4 " 3" 1 8 6 3 1 5 9 7 9...

Page 20 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; IMPORTANT NOTE; RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT A HEATING SYSTEM VENTILATION SPECIALIST.

19 11. TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Heating inefficient during the first combustions. Lack of draft. Improper adjustment of the barometric damper (opened too wide). Chimney flue restriction (too long., or too many 90 o elbows) Adjust the damper, minimize the chimney length and use 45 o ...

US Stove Company HOTBLAST 1950 - Manual

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