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9  Operating your furnace 

 

9.1  How it works 

The  Heat  Commander  furnace  is  equipped  with  a  self-regulated  combustion  air  supply 
control system. Using two temperature sensors in the combustion chamber that measure 
the temperature in real time, your furnace will automatically adjust the amount of combustion 
air required for the cleanest and most efficient combustion. 

Coupled with the thermostat, the furnace will automatically modulate the combustion rate 
according to the thermostatic demand. When the thermostat calls for heat, combustion will 
be at its maximum burn rate. Conversely, when the thermostat is satisfied with heat, the 
combustion burn rate will be slowed down to maximum. 

A third temperature sensor located in the plenum controls the air distribution fan. This will 
distribute the necessary heat in your ducts to satisfy the thermostat while maintaining a 
safe temperature in your heating system. 
 
 

 

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Page 1: ...18 908 8002 E mail tech sbi international com Please keep this document This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer s web site It is a copyrighted document Re sale is strictly prohi...

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Page 3: ...als about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new furnace Failure to follow instructions may result in pro...

Page 4: ...ombustible material 11 4 The venting system 15 4 1 The chimney 15 4 2 The connector pipe 17 5 Hot air distribution and air return system 20 5 1 Hot air distribution plenum height according to ceiling...

Page 5: ...ged power outage 58 10 Maintaining your wood heating system 59 10 1 Furnace maintenance 59 10 2 Chimney maintenance 69 10 3 Firebricks inspection 70 10 4 Smoke pipe inspection 70 10 5 Blower motor mai...

Page 6: ...in Canada by WETT Wood Energy Technical Training or in Quebec by APC Association des Professionnels du Chauffage BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDE...

Page 7: ...S FLYERS MAGAZINES AND OR WEB SITES AIR DUCTS SERVING A GARAGE SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO OTHER PARTS OF A HOUSE AND THE DUCTING SERVING A HOUSE SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED TO A GARAGE MIXING OF CHIMNEY C...

Page 8: ...do not have more than 4 inches 100 mm of embers and ash accumulation at the bottom of the firebox If so increase the target temperature on the thermostat to burn the embers or remove ash when the unit...

Page 9: ...d air return duct system 2 2 Authorized configurations in United States only Parallel add on installation A represents the wood furnace B represents the gas oil or electric existing furnace Power inpu...

Page 10: ...nimize the use of 90o elbows and horizontal lengths That ensure a proper installation and safe operation of the appliance Where the owner can ensure cleanliness of the room in the event of negative pr...

Page 11: ...e material The clearances shown in this section have been determined by safety tests under normal and even abnormal operating conditions according to procedures set out in standards CSA B366 1 Canada...

Page 12: ...e use of a single wall pipe assembly with a heat shield certified to 6 combustible materials can be used Only in this case the same clearances apply as with a certified double pipe CANADA U A 6 75 171...

Page 13: ...n and Operation Manual 13 3 3 3 Cold air return ductwork clearances The cold air return system can be connected to a new or to an existing cold air return ductwork In both cases the minimum clearance...

Page 14: ...y E N A USA only 2 51 MM Note 2 F 43 1111 mm 30 769 mm G 74 1880 mm 64 1626 mm Steel with a minimum thickness of 0 015 0 38 mm or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout No protection is required if...

Page 15: ...proper venting of combustion gases and that such application is verified and authorized by a qualified installer Otherwise the diameter of the flue must be reduced to 6 152 mm by the use of a stainles...

Page 16: ...y provided the chimney complies with the construction rules found in the building code enforced locally The chimney must have a clay liner If the masonry chimney has a square or rectangular liner that...

Page 17: ...mm to 7 178 mm it must be installed as close as possible to the chimney 4 2 1 Best practices and requirements of the installation code o Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible constr...

Page 18: ...or a telescopic adjustable length o Removal of the assembly for cleaning should not require that the furnace be moved o The male ends of the sections must be oriented towards the appliance so that fa...

Page 19: ...Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 19 Use 45 elbows where possible rather than 90 elbows Alternative installations with 90 elbow or tee...

Page 20: ...depending on the configuration and characteristics of each house N B The furnace air jacket is not totally airtight It is normal to detect some air leaks at the jacket s joints Components provided wi...

Page 21: ...f at most 10 254 mm The plenum extension A must therefore have a minimum height of 15 1 2 393 mm Warning The plenum extension A should not obstruct the openings for the hot air distribution of the ple...

Page 22: ...5 2 Assembling the hot air distribution plenum A and B 5 2 1 Assembling the plenum extension A by means of 12 screws C and corner reinforcements E...

Page 23: ...Installation and Operation Manual 23 5 2 2 Assembling the plenum B Insert the male end of each panel in the female part of the adjacent panel Secure the assembly by bending the two metal tabs in the...

Page 24: ...Install the cover on the part B of the assembly and secure it with 16 screws C...

Page 25: ...d Operation Manual 25 5 2 3 Assembling the plenum extension A to the plenum B Slide plenum B over the plenum extension A to the extent determined in Section 5 1 Using 13 self drilling screws D secure...

Page 26: ...he RTD thermal probe Also 5 holes are aligned with the fold of the top of the furnace on the left side and three holes on the other sides This allows you to secure the plenum properly Install the asse...

Page 27: ...on ceiling height See Section 5 1 Hot air distribution plenum height according to ceiling height The plenum has a minimum height of 22 1 2 571 mm and a maximum height of 47 1194mm from the top of the...

Page 28: ...ters Warning Use gloves to complete the following steps because the start off adapters and caps can be sharp 1 Position the start off adapters in the selected distribution hole 2 Fold each tab of the...

Page 29: ...and maximum lengths of ducts A minimum of 6 start off adapters must be installed on the start off plenum The location of the adapters has no impact on the distribution of air Block the unused outlets...

Page 30: ...n ducts is 180 54 9 m The maximum run of a secondary duct is 10 3 m The maximum length of all the secondary ducts is 100 30 m The finishing grill at the output of a secondary pipe must be made of meta...

Page 31: ...ECONDARY DUCT SHOULD NOT EXCEED 158 F 70 C Once your hot air distribution system is installed make sure to measure the static pressure in the start off plenum Adjust the opening at the end of each of...

Page 32: ...ed through the wall of the house its pressure can vary during windy weather If there are changes in wood stove performance in windy weather and particularly if smoke puffs from the furnace the air duc...

Page 33: ...upply o New combustion air can be brought into a pipe located within approximately 12 305 mm of the unit If the pipe is too close to the furnace it may interfere with its operation o The recommended d...

Page 34: ...tions do not replace those of the local code Installation and verification of this appliance must be done by a qualified person All wiring from the service panel to the heating unit must comply with t...

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Page 36: ...rnace Install it in the opening provided for this purpose on the start off plenum Install the RTD probe in the plenum extension Secure the RTD probe with the two screws provided C Connect the RTD prob...

Page 37: ...a hot air outlet or cold outside walls Must be installed at a minimum of 55 140 cm above the floor Must be installed at a minimum of 15 4 57 m from the furnace and must not receive radiation heat from...

Page 38: ...e in the USA only Such an installation requires that the furnace s controls be interlocked to prevent both furnaces from heating at maximum rate simultaneously There are two ways to connect the existi...

Page 39: ...dentified I interlock of the parallel Add On furnace When the wood furnace receives the signal from the existing furnace thermostat calls for heat combustion air controls will close slowly the wood fu...

Page 40: ...8 457 mm above the furnace s flue collar with a tube and a pressure gauge manometer Poor 0 03 W C 7 5 Pa and under ignition problems risk of smoke spillage low performance of heat exchangers Ideal fro...

Page 41: ...hout accurate measurement of the draft using a pressure gauge manometer the thermometer will indicate if the temperature is ideal too low or too high The use of e thermometer is therefore an acceptabl...

Page 42: ...holder Type A 10 black screws A Tool Holder B Heat Exchanger Scraper C Poker D The tool holder can be installed on the right side of the furnace 1 or on a wall 2 near your furnace For installation on...

Page 43: ...ation This option includes the filter the filter holder two caps and the screws necessary for the installation Clean and replace filters as often as required Note The operation cost is higher and the...

Page 44: ...stem and bring it back towards the furnace to be heated This option can be installed on either sides of the blower box Complete installation instruction can be found in the instruction booklet provide...

Page 45: ...ecause they light quickly and produce less heat Softwoods are not as dense as hardwoods so a given volume of wood contains less energy Using softwoods avoids overheating the house which can be a commo...

Page 46: ...ross section Having a range of sizes makes starting and rekindling fires much easier Often the firewood purchased from commercial suppliers is not split finely enough for convenient stoking It is some...

Page 47: ...more quickly when stacked in the open where it is exposed to sun and wind it takes much longer to dry when stacked in a woodshed firewood that is ready to burn has a moisture content between15 and 20...

Page 48: ...t combustion Coupled with the thermostat the furnace will automatically modulate the combustion rate according to the thermostatic demand When the thermostat calls for heat combustion will be at its m...

Page 49: ...um burn rate and attempts to provide maximum heat while maintaining clean and efficient combustion The fan blows at normal speed Light is OFF The furnace is cold Does not consider the state of the the...

Page 50: ...p a maximum of 4 inches of ash in the firebox Weekly empty the ash drawer to ensure the correct operation of the furnace For a clean and efficient combustion always keep some space between the logs an...

Page 51: ...door Place paper and kindling on top of the ash grate Place two logs North South on each side of the kindling Place another row in a crisscross pattern on top of the first logs Light the paper and le...

Page 52: ...g the door Open the door and bring hot embers to the front Load two logs North South at the back Crisscross logs over Always leave 4 of free space in the front Leave the door ajar 45 degree until the...

Page 53: ...o get a hot fire burning quickly A fire that starts fast produces less smoke and deposits less creosote in the chimney Here are three popular and effective ways to start wood fires 9 5 1 Conventional...

Page 54: ...Light the newspaper 9 5 4 Using fire starters Commercial fire starters can be used instead of a newspaper Some of these starters are made of sawdust and wax and others are specialized flammable solid...

Page 55: ...BILISATION OF THE PRESSURE INSIDE THE FURNACE 9 6 2 Raking charcoal Rekindle the fire when you notice that the room temperature has fallen Do not operate your furnace at too low a setting Keep the air...

Page 56: ...ure 9 6 5 Building different fires for different needs Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a comfortable temperature If you fill the firebox full in fall weathe...

Page 57: ...everal things such as firebox size the amount of wood loaded the species of wood you burn the wood moisture content the size of the space to be heated the climate zone you live in and the time of year...

Page 58: ...er and adjusted windows and or is equipped with an interior air mechanical evacuation device There is excessive condensation on the windows in winter and The house is equipped with a ventilation syste...

Page 59: ...erheats during combustion cycles the faster its elements will deteriorate For that reason never leave the furnace unattended while a new load is being fired hot Recommended Maintenance Scheduled Use t...

Page 60: ...tively clear If your firewood is dry enough and you follow the operating instructions in this manual a whitish dusty deposit will form on the inside of the glass after a week or so of use This is norm...

Page 61: ...osing and latching the door on a strip of paper The test must be performed all around the door If the paper slips out easily anywhere either adjust the door or replace the gasket Door adjustment proce...

Page 62: ...at the same time as their level of wear over time is similar For the following steps wearing gloves and safety glasses are recommended for handling seals can irritate the skin and the glass can be sh...

Page 63: ...hat holds the gasket in the door Then lay the new gasket starting from the center of the hinge side and taking care not to stretch the gasket during installation Leave about 1 2 13 mm of gasket exceed...

Page 64: ...n During summer the air in basements is damper and with minimal air circulation within the furnace it can mix with creosote and or sooth deposits in the exchangers to form an acid that could accelerat...

Page 65: ...Heat Commander Furnace Installation and Operation Manual 65 2 Move the baffle of the combustion chamber forward 3 Use the tool provided clean the three exchanger pipes...

Page 66: ...furnace If you remove dirt from the central exchange to the back of the furnace remove the black pipe connector to dispose of the deposit 6 Then check that the baffle is clear of ash and reposition i...

Page 67: ...e exchanger access door and secure it using the washer and wing nut 8 If you have performed from the back part of the furnace reinstall the black pipe connector and secure it with three screws 10 1 7...

Page 68: ...y clean the thermocouples 3 Then reposition the baffle in its original position towards the back of the combustion chamber Important to note that the furnace will not burn correctly if the baffle is o...

Page 69: ...is not possible to predict how much or how quickly creosote will form in your chimney It is important therefore to check the build up in the chimney monthly until you determine the rate of creosote f...

Page 70: ...he pipe must be examined carefully to detect any defect or damage The pipe can be reassembled if no defect is detected and defective pipe must be replaced immediately INSPECT FLUE PIPES FLUE PIPE JOIN...

Page 71: ...heated Unbalanced ventilation system Relocate the thermostat Rebalance the ventilation system to increase the air flow in the room where the thermostat is located Check tightness of air controls furn...

Page 72: ...right end of the secondary air tube into the rear right channel hole Then lift and insert the left end of the tube into the rear left channel 2 Align the notch in the left end of the tube with the ke...

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Page 80: ...L66211 THERMOCOUPLE ACCESS PANEL 1 13 PL66164 FURNACE S BACK 1 14 PL66188 AIR INTAKE 1 15 SE66176 HEAT EXCHANGER ACCESS DOOR 1 16 AC06900 BLACK 1 2 ROUND X 9 GASKET KIT WITH ADHESIVE 1 17 30210 WASHER...

Page 81: ...CONTROL BOARD HEAT COMMANDER 1 53 44136 FUSE 12A 250V X 1 L 1 54 44137 FUSE 1A 250V X 1 L 1 55 PL66186 CIRCUIT BOARD HOLDER 1 56 60036 THERMOSTAT TERMINAL 3 57 30412 UNIVERSAL SNAP IN BUSHING BLACK 2...

Page 82: ...SE66195 DAMPER 2 92 31221 HATCH SPRING 2 93 30354 THREAD SCREW 8 32 X 5 16 TYPE F TRUSS QUADREX STEEL C1022 ZINC 2 94 44190 LIMIT SWITCH 2 95 60431 ORANGE ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY TEW 105 DEG C 18 AWG 19 2...

Page 83: ...n and the presence of heat distribution systems have a significant impact in making heat circulation optimum 1 Values are as measured per CSA B415 1 10 except for the recommended heating area firebox...

Page 84: ...safety UL 391 Canadian standard safety CAN CSA B366 1 East west through the door you see the longitudinal sides of the logs north south through the door you see the tips of the logs Mobile home Canad...

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Page 87: ...13 4 1 What is your new furnace made of The body of your furnace which is most of its weight is carbon steel Should it ever become necessary many years in the future almost the entire furnace can be...

Page 88: ...WOOD OR o RAILROAD TIES DO NOT USE LIQUIDS SUCH AS KEROSCENE OR DIESEL FUEL TO START A FIRE DO NOT ELEVATE THE FIRE BY USING A GRATE IN THIS FURNACE DO NOT INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC FEEDER ON THIS FURNACE...

Page 89: ...installed at least 15 feet 4 57 m from the appliance to prevent undue triggering of the detector when reloading 14 2 1 Chimney Fire Regular chimney maintenance and inspection can prevent chimney fire...

Page 90: ...cturer may at its discretion fully discharge all obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding the wholesale price of any warranted but defective parts The manufacturer shall in no event be r...

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