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W415-1112 / 06.12.12

1.0 INSTALLATION OvErvIEw

THIS AppLIANCE AND ITS COMpONENTS ARE DESIgNED TO BE INSTALLED AND OpERATED AS A

SYSTEM. ANY ALTERATION TO OR SUBSTITUTION FOR ITEMS IN THIS SYSTEM, UNLESS ALLOWED

BY THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WILL vOID THE OMNI LISTINg AND MAY vOID THE WAR-

RANTY. IT MAY ALSO CREATE A HAzARDOUS INSTALLATION. READ THROUgH THESE INSTRUC-

TIONS THOROUgHLY BEFORE STARTINg YOUR INSTALLATION AND FOLLOW THEM CAREFULLY

THROUgHOUT YOUR pROjECT.

HEAT EXCHANGER

(Section 9.8.1)

BLOWER MODULE

(Section 5.2)

BYPASS DAMPER

(Section 8.5)

ELECTRIC FURNACE

MODULE (Section 5.4)

DOOR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

(Section 9.6, 9.7)

OIL FURNACE MODULE

(Section 5.3)

EMBER STOP

(Section 6.6)

SOLID FUEL FIREBOX

(Section 4.7)

RATING PLATE INFORMATION

(Section 2.4)

PRIMARY AIR CONTROL

(Section 4.6)

OUTSIDE COMBUSTION

AIR (Section 3.2)

CHIMNEY INSTALLATION

(Section 6.0)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Summary of Contents for CHMF150

Page 1: ...contact the local building or fire or other authority having jurisdiction and follow their guidelines Operate only with the doors tightly closed Do not use an elevated grate or otherwise raise the fir...

Page 2: ...e to combustibles 39 6 3 1 CHMF150 shielding specifications 39 6 4 flue configuration for add on furnace configuration 40 6 5 connecting ductwork plenums between add on furnace and original furnace 40...

Page 3: ...tion Read through these instruc tions thoroughly before starting your installation and follow them carefully throughout your project HEAT EXCHANGER Section 9 8 1 BLOWER MODULE Section 5 2 BYPASS DAMPE...

Page 4: ...nd free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids under no circumstances should this appliance be modified do not use this appliance if any part has been under water i...

Page 5: ...ts must be kept from touching the appliance when it is hot contact your local authorized dealer distributor for safety screens that may be available for this product combustible material such as firew...

Page 6: ...W415 1112 06 12 12 6 AIR FLOW CIRCULATION AND HEAT TRANSFER COMBUSTION AIR FLOW...

Page 7: ...omatic control with thermostat Large firebox capacity Outside air for combustion Choice of glass door for radiant heat through front of furnace or solid door to provide more heating through exchange s...

Page 8: ...e spillage can also set off smoke alarms negative pressure within your home may inadvertently affect your appliance exhaust fans such as bathroom fans range hoods and clothes dryers can strongly influ...

Page 9: ...that more than one fuel burning furnace in a multi furnace configuration may operate at the same time The 4 102 mm inlet can also draw combustion air from the room provided adequate make up air is av...

Page 10: ...fs and Hardware the base pallet is secured to the furnace BY ADJUSTING the LEGS AT the BOTTOM OF the FURNACE THE BASE PALLET SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL THE FURNACE IS PLACED CLOSE TO ITS FINAL Instal...

Page 11: ...o the weight tipping the skid step 2 Firmly support side of the furnace near top to prevent furnace toppling when the skid furnace are tilted high centre of gravity 2ND Installer supports weight of un...

Page 12: ...ding side panels step 3 Switch panels to opposite sides and reverse process Attach the electrical mounting brackets with fasteners supplied Line up the bracket mounting holes in the bracket and furnac...

Page 13: ...BRACKET CAN BE ADJUSTED c With shutter plate pushed towards the front of the furnace in the air damper assembly slot and the base of the VGB held firmly down on the top of the air supply chamber posi...

Page 14: ...es in conjunction with the compressed vermiculite baffles will need to be installed as follows note The holes in the tubes must face to front of furnace 2 Assemble the control box as illustrated using...

Page 15: ...to ensure there are not gaps as illustrated 2 step 2a tube locator bracket style installation Insert tab of stainless steel tube locator bracket into left most hole of the secondary air tube Secure th...

Page 16: ...W415 1112 06 12 12 16 DOOR HANDLE DOOR SPRING WASHER SPACER DOOR HANDLE LATCH LOCK WASHER NUT NOTE Position of door handle latch front view door handle configuration 4 8 DOOR HANDLE INSTALLATION...

Page 17: ...3 Hybrid CHMF150 200 as a Combination Wood Electric Furnace see Section 5 4 Hybrid CHMF150 200 as a Combination Wood Oil Electric Furnace see Section 5 5 5 0 CONFIGURATION OF LEFT AND RIGHT Return Air...

Page 18: ...ce installation 6 Maintain sufficient combustion air supply to both furnaces Air starvation is dangerous see Section 3 2 Outside Combustion Air 7 Refer to manufacturer s instruction of existing furnac...

Page 19: ...blower 14 Do not connect under any circumstances to the chimney or vent serving a gas furnace or gas appliance 15 Disconnect power from both electric furnace and Add On furnace before servicing 16 Re...

Page 20: ...return air configuration Locate the wood limit switch bracket on the furnace top next to the plenum by lining up the clearance holes in the lower switch bracket and the pilot holes in the furnace top...

Page 21: ...control will affect the operating efficiency of the furnace and will void the warranty coverage Once set point limits have been confirmed carefully manipulate wiring inside wood limit connection box s...

Page 22: ...when operating Add On should provide an airflow of 1100 1300 CFM thru the ducting system CHMF150 1300 1700 CFM CHMF200 note Instructions and specifications to be included in kit for a ECM motor in or...

Page 23: ...st the levelling legs on the blower box mod ule so that the module is level and clearance hole on the mounting flanges align with pilot holes on side of the furnace panel step 7 Lift the blower outlet...

Page 24: ...lure to comply may result in electric shock fire property damage or person aL INJURY step 10 See SECTION 7 0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SCHEMATICS step 9 See SECTION 6 0 PLENUM AND VENTING INSTALLATIO...

Page 25: ...0 Remove the contents of the Oil Burner Module Kit HMFK OFRF40 or HMFK OFBNX and compare with the contents list on the Manual Addendum accompanying the Oil Furnace Module step 11 Remove 6 hex head scr...

Page 26: ...y damage AIR FLOW DIRECTION FROM BLOWER MODULE HEAT EXCHANGER COMBUSTION CHAMBER AIR FLOW DIRECTION FROM BLOWER MODULE HEAT EXCHANGER COMBUSTION CHAMBER LEFT HAND RA CONFIGURATION RIGHT HAND RA CONFIG...

Page 27: ...CKET GASKET SIGHT GLASS FLANGE GASKET SECTION A A SCALE 1 16 furnace bottom oil furnace combustion chamber firebox front all 115v electrical pre assembled harnesses must be installed as per instructio...

Page 28: ...appropriate bulk head on frame of oil burner and the flex conduit shielding secured to the bulk head by the 90 flex connector Connector should be secured from other side of bulk head by connector nut...

Page 29: ...urnace flue blower module harness oil limit mounting bracket oil limit harness CHMF150 CHMF200 left hand ra configuration right hand ra configuration CHMF150 STEP 16 the mounting location and mounting...

Page 30: ...impede the mechanical set point tabs and the rotary dial STEP 17 Sealing the oil flue and mounting lower heat shield Slide the flue fibre gasket over on the flue Slide the flue plate over the oil fur...

Page 31: ...e plate ceramic fibre gasket left hand ra configuration Locate and secure lower heat shield per diagrams when configuring a CHMF150 200 furnace with the oil furnace module it is abso lutely imperative...

Page 32: ...ve or suction lines start below the level of the oil burner For more detail on which method is more suited for a particular installation see appropriate burner manual accompanying the oil burner in th...

Page 33: ...l addendum accom panying the blower module step 7 Remove contents of the electric furnace module kit and compare with contents list on manual addendum accompanying the electric furnace module step 8 P...

Page 34: ...tor should also be passed through and secured by connector nut on the inside of box blower side panel blower harness lower electrical box to blower module all electrical wiring and connections must be...

Page 35: ...ect the single pair 24V control wire not supplied to the Electric Furnace terminals on the terminal strip mounted to top of the main control box Route and secure the control wire around the back of th...

Page 36: ...ty Switch HMFK SOLID or HMFK GLASS Door Kit steps 1 7 Follow Steps 1 to 7 from SECTION 5 4 HYBRID CHMF150 200 AS A COMBINATION WOOD ELECTRIC FURNACE steps 8 19 Follow Steps 2 to 12 from SECTION 5 3 HY...

Page 37: ...himney draft greater than 0 06 w c 15 pa may cause an uncontrollable fire and damage the furnace venting configuration for bringing separate wood and oil furnace flues into a common vent 1 2 3 4 11 10...

Page 38: ...CE TO COMBUSTIBLES 24 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES SERVICE CLEARANCE RIGHT HAND RA CONFIGURATION SIDE VIEW BLOWER MODULE Drawing not to scale CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES OIL FURNACE FLUE WOOD WOOD OIL FLUE...

Page 39: ...BOTTOM SIDES 18 457mm 6 152mm 1 25mm FOR CHMF150 ONLY Clearance can be reduced from 6 152 mm to a minimum of 3 76 mm providing that shielding with the following specifications is employed Ceiling heig...

Page 40: ...a b366 1 m91 6 4 2 Measuring Draft Using a manometer with appropriate scale range connect testing tube between manometer and chimney connector End of testing tube should be inserted in chimney connect...

Page 41: ...ring must be installed An ember stop of minimum 0 015 0 4 mm thick sheet steel extending 18 457 mm in front of firebox door to 2 76 mm behind the cleanout of the chimney The ember stop width must prot...

Page 42: ...intain a minimum clearance of 12 305 mm between electric wiring carrying 120V or greater and all surfaces of the supply plenum and duct work maintain minimum 18 457 mm clearance between all furnace ex...

Page 43: ...20V 120V 24V 24V TOGGLE SWITCH E F LINE IN FAN HIGH LOAD LINE OUT CHMF150 200 CONTROLS CIRCUITRY DIAGRAM ADD ON FIELD WIRING C HARNESS NOT USED A HARNESS NOT USED A R G B C IMPORTANT FIELD INSTALLATIO...

Page 44: ...AMPER MOTOR WOOD THERMOSTAT 120V 120V 24V 24V TOGGLE SWITCH E F LINE IN FAN HIGH LOAD LINE OUT CHMF150 200 CONTROLS CIRCUITRY DIAGRAM WOOD ONLY FIELD WIRING C HARNESS NOT USED 2 N 3 YELLOW BLUE BLACK...

Page 45: ...120V 120V 24V 24V TOGGLE SWITCH E F LINE IN FAN HIGH LOAD LINE OUT CHMF150 200 CONTROLS CIRCUITRY DIAGRAM WOOD ELECTRIC FIELD WIRING C HARNESS NOT USED 2 N 3 YELLOW BLUE BLACK WHITE RED MOTOR HARNESS...

Page 46: ...Y OIL AIR DAMPER MOTOR WOOD THERMOSTAT 120V 120V 24V 24V TOGGLE SWITCH E F LINE IN FAN HIGH LOAD LINE OUT CHMF150 200 CONTROLS CIRCUITRY DIAGRAM WOOD OIL FIELD WIRING 2 N 3 YELLOW BLUE BLACK WHITE RED...

Page 47: ...OOD LIMIT BLACK YELLOW BLACK RED WHITE ELECTRIC JUMPER 1 3 2 24 VAC 120 VAC SUPPLY OIL AIR DAMPER MOTOR WOOD THERMOSTAT 120V 120V 24V 24V TOGGLE SWITCH E F LINE IN FAN HIGH LOAD LINE OUT CHMF150 200 C...

Page 48: ...YSTEM WOOD FURNACE 8 1 1 power outage operation high temperatures can build in the duct work to ensure air circulating in a grav ity method remove air filter from furnace ensure all supply and return...

Page 49: ...dure in the manuals accompanying both the electric furnace and oil burner modules A summer fan switch has been added to the main electric control box This will provide low speed air circulation during...

Page 50: ...chemicals or fluids such as gasoline engine oil OR OTHER INAPPROPRIATE MATERIALS do not operate with flue draft greater than 0 06 w c 15 pa do not store fuel or other combustible material within marke...

Page 51: ...ed burn stack larger pieces of wood close together For long burns leave a 1 2 25 mm 51 mm bed of coals for best secondary burn performance create a channel in the ashes down to the fire bricks This ch...

Page 52: ...the appliance Follow the directions below to minimize smoke spillage while re loading the appliance A Open the exhaust bypass damper by sliding control rod out B Open the door slightly IMPORTANT Door...

Page 53: ...and firing techniques Check daily for creosote build up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary Be aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited and that weekly cleaning...

Page 54: ...h a fire extinguisher or water from a garden hose 4 Do not operate the appliance again until you are certain the chimney has not been damaged 9 0 maintenance All homes with a solid fuel burning applia...

Page 55: ...eady for burning that fall this appliance is designed to burn natural wood only do not burn treated wood coal charcoal coloured paper cardboard solvents or garbage Higher efficiencies and lower emissi...

Page 56: ...brackets holding the glass in place Remove all broken glass 3 Wrap the edges of the new glass with a U shaped strip of fiberglass gasket covering 1 4 6 mm on each side 4 Place the glass with the fiber...

Page 57: ...at exchanger pipes should be inspected regularly during the burning season Easy access is provided without the use of tools simply unscrew the common knob on the exchanger access door Figure 1 Before...

Page 58: ...and or blemishes may result normally a hot fire will clean the glass The most common reasons for dirty glass include not using sufficient fuel to get the appliance thoroughly hot using green or wet wo...

Page 59: ...5 x4 5 x8 5 W090 0186 FIREBRICK H 1 25 x4 25 x6 W010 2410 BAFFLES I SET OF 2 W080 1092 RETAINER J W080 1093 RETAINER K W090 0200 FIREBRICK L 1 25 x4 5 x8 W090 0187 FIREBRICK M 1 25 x1 5 x6 W090 0188 F...

Page 60: ...the home Adding more pipe or a draft inducing cap may help See the section on Selecting Wood for details Chimney height and outside conditions can negatively affect draft In these cases a small amoun...

Page 61: ...ng periods of dampness condensation damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of CONTINENTAL All parts replaced under the President s Limited Lifetime warranty Policy are subject t...

Page 62: ...W415 1112 06 12 12 62 13 0 service history 43 1...

Page 63: ...W415 1112 06 12 12 63 44 1 14 0 NOTES...

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