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Version 1.04

March 2011

APEX cbt

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Fig. 22
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WOOD/OIL WOOD/GAS (WOOD/ELECTRIC)

This Figure is not a physical representation of your electrical connections. Limit switches and relays may be
laid out differently than shown. The 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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - COMBINATON APEX-GAS/OIL

24V IN

W1

(24V out to
futnace control)

C (Common)

WOOD THERMOSTAT

ALTERNATE THERMOSTAT

DAMPER
MOTOR

L4064R1027
INTERLOCK LIMIT
150 DEG F

L4064N1058
LIMIT MANUAL RESET /FAN
25O F (121 C)

Fan Control to
Alternate Furnace
(High Voltage)

Break
Jumper

Junction
Box

200F (93F)

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Summary of Contents for APEX CBT

Page 1: ... 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 INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE CUSTOMER CUSTOMER PLEASE KEEP MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE USERS INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLER PLEASE FILL IN SERIAL NUMBER ...

Page 2: ...ON INSTRUCTIONS VENTING 15 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMBINATION WITH ELECTRIC 22 23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMBINATION WITH GAS OIL 24 25 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WOOD ONLY 26 VB1000 BLOWER for wood only system 27 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 28 32 MAINTENANCE 33 35 CREOSOTE 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS 38 39 COMBUSTER MAJOR CLEANING PROCEDURE 40 42 LIMITED WARRENTY 43 44 NOTES 45 BRICK LAYOUT 37 INDEX ...

Page 3: ...alling your furnace When you have completed the installation have it checked by your local in spector Disregarding inspection and code requirements may jeopardize your homeowner s insurance Since some insurance carriers require notification of a furnace installation contact your insurance agent We want your Blaze King to give you a lifetime of trouble free operation While we have made every effort...

Page 4: ...ning 25 3 4 L x 24 W Fire door opening 12 x 13 Firebox length 27 Width 16 Height 24 Capacity 6 cu ft Fuel length 26 Firebox design features Catalytic with post burn preheated secondary air Construction 12 ga Firebox brick cast lined 20 ga Insulated cabinet Weight 550 lbs Average output from B415 emission run Higher Btu s achievable depending on wood size and moisture content geographic location ti...

Page 5: ...Version 1 04 March 2011 APEX cbt Page 5 www blazeking com PRODUCT INFORMATION Appliance Dimensions Fig 1 ...

Page 6: ...ing com PRODUCT INFORMATION Cutaway view Flame shield SS Combustor shield Combustor Bypass door Damper motor Cast liner Firebricks Damper motor Power outage levers Primary Combustion air Secondary Combustion air SS intake plate Door shield Loading door ...

Page 7: ...Version 1 04 March 2011 APEX cbt Page 7 www blazeking com OMNI LABEL INCL B415 Info Gr hr and efficiency ...

Page 8: ... routine maintenance operations Never operate the furnace unless you are sure the smoke pipe and chimney are in safe condition Flue gasses may contain carbon monoxide which is poisonous Keep smoke pipe and chimney clean to prevent a chimney fire Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly In the event of a chimney fire turn down all thermostats and close off combustion air Call a fire department...

Page 9: ... assist if required PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE APEX CBT 1 2 Fan limit controls and bracket 2 Thermostat 3 Rake 4 Ash shovel 5 Insulation strips 3 pieces 6 Digital Combustor thermometer 7 This manual OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Blower and cabinet for independent use 900 cfm to 1200 cfm see page 27 2 24 volt control transformer USAGE The APEX CBT may be installed as follows 1 An add on to any of the following...

Page 10: ...ergy Technology Transfer Inc Canada NFI National Fireplace Institute USA These organizations provide training and certification for personnel involved in installation and maintenance of wood heating systems If the furnace sits on a combustible floor a non combustible shield must be used underneath the furnace and extending 18 in out from the charging end and 8 in on either side of the fuel loading...

Page 11: ... 3 The interconnect duct opening can be cut on either side of the Apex CBT depending where the existing or alternate furnace is located Cut the opening max 1 1 2 inches from the floor and locate close to the front about 8 Distance A see fig 4 The side panel can be taken of for easier cutting Note the bypass handle is located on the left side of the Apex but can be moved to the right side this migh...

Page 12: ... LAYOUT 80FIG1 WOOD COUNTERFLOW INSTALLATION REQUIRES NOTE IN THIS CONFIGURATION SPECIAL CLEARANCES APPLY SEE CF6KIT INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT INSTALL IN THIS CONFIGURATION WITHOUT USING THE CF6KIT CF6 KIT OPTION ALTERNATE HOT AIR PLENUM GAS OIL ELECTIRC UP FLOW FURNACE HOT AIR TO HOUSE RETURN AIR PLENUM COUNTER FLOW GAS HOT AIR TO HOUSE MP80 MP80 ELECTRIC OR OIL 12 x 17 12 x 17 APEX CBT APEX CBT APEX C...

Page 13: ...PEX FURNACE SHALL NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE COLD AIR RETURN INLET OF THE EXISTING OR ALTERNATE FURNACE THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE COMPONENTS OF THE EXISTING OR ALTERNATE FURNACE MAY OVERHEAT CAUSING THE CENTRAL FURNACE TO OPERATE OTHER THAN INTENDED COMBUSTION AIR Insure adequate combustion air allowing for all other exhausting type appliances in the dwelling range hoods dryers etc In airtight ...

Page 14: ...flow will be maintained Change all filters in the system to insure maximum free air flow Using an accurate manometer check the static pressure at the end of a typical duct near the exit to the house Check the static pressure in the plenum above the existing furnace also Pressure drop Static pressure at furnace minus static pressure at duct exit Record the pressure drop of the original system Addit...

Page 15: ...g to ULC629 in Canada or UL 103HT in the USA Do not connect it to a chimney serving another appliance To do so will affect the safe operation of both appliances and will void the furnace warranty You must comply with the local authority having jurisdiction and or in Canada CSA installation standard B365 M87 The flue pipe must be 7 diameter 24 26 MSG Back Blue steel Do not use aluminum or galvanize...

Page 16: ...k or modular block must be a minimum of 4 inches nominal thickness A mountain or rubble stone wall must be at least 12 inches thick 2 The chimney must have a fire clay flue liner or equivalent with a minimum thickness of 5 8 inch and must be installed with refractory mortar There must be at least 1 2 inch air space between the flue liner and the chimney wall Fig 9 An equivalent liner might be a li...

Page 17: ...ey connector must be cut in the wall to maintain the required 12 inches of brick separation from combustibles It will be necessary to cut wall studs and install a header and sill frame to maintain proper dimensions and to hold the weight of the brick Fig 13 NOTE Whenever cutting through a wall check first with local building authorities to be sure building integrity is maintained Minimum 3 1 2 inc...

Page 18: ...he 1 inch air space around the chimney connector as it passes through the chimney section to the chimney The location of the opening through the wall to the chimney must leave a minimum 18 inch vertical clearance between the flue pipe and the ceiling to prevent the ceiling from catching fire For instructions on installation of the thimble refer to chimney manufacturer s instructions If an exterior...

Page 19: ...et higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least 2 feet higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10 feet of the chimney measured horizontally Fig 12 The height requirement is necessary in the interest of safety and does not necessarily assure proper flue draft Use a minimum total system height of 12 feet measured from the furnace flue colla...

Page 20: ...Apex CBT shall be fastened to the outside of the insulated cabinet surfaces only This is to prevent overheating by direct contact with firebox components Electrical installation must be done by a qualified licensed electrician experienced in control circuit wiring FAN LIMIT INSTALLATION Drill 2 holes into the front of the plenum 18 above unit Using the bracket provided install the fan limit juncti...

Page 21: ...here is a central connection for the damper motors in the junction box on the side of the furnace This connection is in later diagrams referred to as damper motor It controls both damper motors and involves a bypass switch which prevents the primary air damper motor from opening when the bypass is open NEVER CONNNECT DAMPER MOTORS TO 120V CONNECT ONLY TO 24V To primary air damper To secondary air ...

Page 22: ...ctric furnace may be located on either side of the APEX CBT but clearances to combustibles must be maintained Refer to general and pressure loss pg 14 instruction portions of this manual also If changes are made to the installation of the electric furnace they must comply with CSA Standard C22 1 AN INTERLOCK LIMIT SWITCH MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE CONTROL CIRCUITRY PREVENTING THE GAS FURNACE FROM OPE...

Page 23: ...BINATON APEX ELECTRIC R 24V IN W1 G C Common WOOD THERMOSTAT ALTERNATE THERMOSTAT DAMPER MOTOR L4064R1027 INTERLOCK LIMIT 150 DEG F L4064N1058 LIMIT MANUAL RESET FAN 25O F 121 C Do NOT Break Jumper Junction Box Fig 21 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WOOD ELECTRIC WITH R AND G CONNECTIONS 200 F 93C ...

Page 24: ...ENTS DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY FURNACE THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR CIRCULATION BLOWER DO NOT CONNECT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TO A CHIMNEY SERVING A GAS FURNACE OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE AN INTERLOCK LIMIT SWITCH MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE CONTROL CIRCUITRY PREVENTING THE GAS FURNACE FROM OPERATING WHEN THE SYSTEM OUTPUT PLENUM TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 150 F TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOLLOWS FIG 22 ADD ON TO O...

Page 25: ...tches 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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMBINATON APEX GAS OIL 24V IN W1 24V out to futnace control C Common WOOD THERMOSTAT ALTERNATE THERMOSTAT DAMPER MOTOR L4064R1027 INTERLOCK LIMIT 150 DEG F L4064N1058 LIMIT MANUAL ...

Page 26: ...cfm capacity 1 3 hp In this configuration the interlock limit is not used Figure 23 shows the electrical connections use only 1 limit switch INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WOOD ONLY Fig 23 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INDEPENDENT WOOD L4064R1027 INTERLOCK LIMIT 150 DEG F L4064N1058 LIMIT MANUAL RESET FAN 25O F 121 C Junction Box 120VAC IN 120VAC Out to Blower N N TRANS FORMER WOOD THERMOSTAT DAMPER MOTOR 120...

Page 27: ... MP80 VC120 Wood Furnace Stand Alone Applications 1 3 HP 110V Motor Adjustable from 900cfm to 1200 cfm 20ga Steel Cabinet Construction High Quality Baked Enamel Finish Complete with 24 X 20 Air Filter Inlet Duct size 22 x 17 15 16 Please check the dimensions on this drawing against the unit you are installing as there may be some slight variation in the dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances a...

Page 28: ...o contains a built in switch which reduces the combustion air when the bypass is opened to avoid over firing See page 35 for adjusting bypass handle and gasket CATALYTIC MONITOR THERMOMETER This monitor is located on the side of the furnace It purpose is to show you the temperature of the catalyst Depending on the temperature you know if the catalyst is active or not Press the red button and the c...

Page 29: ...by but not using high amounts of wood THERMOSTATS If your furnace is operating as a combination unit remember both units will not fire at the same time If the wood furnace is to be your main source of heat set the wood thermostat at your desired room temperature and set the thermostat from your alternate furnace approximately 5 F 3 C lower Note If the alternative furnace is running and the wood fu...

Page 30: ...and off automatically based on the heat output off the wood furnace At 150 F in the plenum the fan will turn on and at 100 F it will turn off If the fan turns on regularly in standby mode no call for heat adjust the low output so less heat will be produced at low see page 29 fig 25 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 31: ...when either the plenum temperature reaches the limit level or the room temperature reaches the thermostat setting CAUTION Air dampers are set in the factory never adjust or open dampers manually to increased firing for any reason The circulation blower should cycle off and on automatically according to plenum temperature OPERATION DURING POWER FAILURE CONDITIONS Your system was designed as a force...

Page 32: ...LY USE LEVERS DURING POWER OUTAGE AND OPEN UP ALL REGISTERS AND REMOVE AIR FILTER FIRST MAINTAIN A SMALL FIRE ONLY Fig 26 Power outage control levers Push the long lever up to open combustion air lever stays in up position damper Push short lever up to lower long lever Closed position ...

Page 33: ...retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR REPLACEMENT If the combustor must be examined or replaced follow this procedure 1 Allow the furnace to burn out and cool down 2 Open the door and the bypass door Remove the flame shield underneath the combustor 3 The combustor may now be seen Push the combustor from underneath up into the area behind the ...

Page 34: ...2 Be sure the fire is out and the furnace has cooled down The door does not have to be removed from the furnace 3 With a pair of pliers pull the old door gasket out of the channel and dispose of it 4 Thoroughly clean out the channel so the new silicone adhesive will adhere and the gasket will fit smoothly 5 Run a small bead of a high temperature silicone adhesive such as G E Silicone Sealer or the...

Page 35: ... to be replaced be sure you have some 7 8 fiber glass gasket material ready to re install This gasket is different 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 fire is out and the furnace has cooled down The door does not have to be removed from the furnace Open the bypass as far as possible for easy access 3 With a pair...

Page 36: ...ch day a small intense fire be built preferably in the morning This daily practice should burn out the small deposits of creosote before they build to a dangerous level The combustion air inlet should be opened for at least 30 minutes by turning the thermostat up in the morning and evening NEVER burn out large deposits of more than one days accumulation Always assure safety by having a clearly und...

Page 37: ...Version 1 04 March 2011 APEX cbt Page 37 www blazeking com BRICK LAYOUT ...

Page 38: ...Version 1 04 March 2011 APEX cbt Page 38 www blazeking com 5 1 4 3 6 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS See next page for list referring to these item numbers ...

Page 39: ...mbustor shield 1 EA 2 Z8222 Stainless steel intake plate 1 EA 3 8216 Stainless steel flame shield 1 EA 4 12061 Cast liner 2 EA 5 Z4500F Combustor 1 EA 6 dmpmtr Damper motor 1 EA doorknob Doorknob same for door and bypass handle 2 EA 0186 Gasket loading door 5 feet 1 EA 0186A Gasket bypass door 4 feet 1 EA Fire Brick A 29 EA Fire Brick ZB 6 EA Fire Brick ZC 1 EA Fire Brick ZE 2 EA Replacement Parts...

Page 40: ...Version 1 04 March 2011 APEX cbt Page 40 www blazeking com Stainless steel same cleaning procedure ...

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Page 43: ...ces do not allow limitations on how long implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Actions for breach of this warranty must be brought within one 1 year of the expiration of this warranty HOW YOU CAN GET SERVICE If this product requires repair or replacement due to defects in material or workmanship covered by this warranty contact your BLAZE KING dealer and explain the d...

Page 44: ... release fumes that can explode will VOID this warranty Burning the furnace with the loading door open other than during the brief start up period will also VOID this warranty OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE PURCHASER This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from province to province All parts of this warranty are to be interpreted in accordance with the laws...

Page 45: ...Version 1 04 March 2011 APEX cbt Page 45 www blazeking com NOTES SERVICE HISTORY DATE CORRECTIVE ACTION INCLUDE REPLACEMENT PARTS ...

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