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C-150, C-250, C-375, C-500, C-800

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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By SteelTech Inc.
Version 2

Serial No.:

UL 2523-2009

UL 391 (1995)

CAN/CSA B366.1-M91

Summary of Contents for C-150

Page 1: ...C 150 C 250 C 375 C 500 C 800 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Model By SteelTech Inc Version 2 Serial No UL 2523 2009 UL 391 1995 CAN CSA B366 1 M91 ...

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Page 3: ...2 Firing The Furnace 12 Care And Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 15 Electrical Schematics Ranco Control 17 18 Electronic Temperature Control Settings Specifications 19 Electronic Timer Control And Settings 20 Unit Footprints 21 Replacement Components List 22 RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE DO NOT THROW AWAY CANADA SteelTech Inc Box 158 Winkler MB R6W 4A5 Canada Ph 204 325 9792 Fax 204 325 9...

Page 4: ...r treatment shipping cost or any other cost other than the replacement component or furnace SteelTech Inc always has the right to decide if a part or furnace will be repaired or replaced and will not be liable for any cost not authorized by a SteelTech Inc representative SteelTech Inc does not warranty any damage caused due to burning improper fuels such as wood oils or plastics negligence and det...

Page 5: ...ingly based on the water test results Additional treatment may have to be added for water with more severe properties or for systems with more chemically demanding requirements Recommended operating levels are as follows Conductivity 100 4000 ppm pH 8 5 10 5 Nitrates no less than 730 ppm Test Parameters and What They Mean Conductivity Conductivity is a measurement of minerals in your furnace water...

Page 6: ...n top of the boiler either in front of or behind the chimney When installing the furnace the chimney should never be connected to a chimney flue serving another appliance Do not start a fire in the furnace without first filling with water It will cause serious damage to the furnace All covers or guards must be in place at all times except for maintenance or service ATTENTION A copy of the owner s ...

Page 7: ...nnect chimney Be sure to use the chimney fastening ring to fasten the connection tight Braces elbow kits and roof flashing kits are available through your dealer It is not recommended that the chimney be longer than 15 ft Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance The chimney and flue pipe need to be kept clean and in good condition See below for chimney sizes C 150 6 Sta...

Page 8: ...tion soil conditions as rocky soil conditions can cause the casing of the pipe to be damaged and allow water to fill the pipe If soil conditions require fill the trench with sand If possible have a gradual slope in your trench to allow drainage away from your lines and out of trench bottom Most insulated underground pipe has room for electrical wire in it If it does not place electrical supply in ...

Page 9: ...d and return lines prior to covering and allow enough pipe above ground at both ends for a relaxed connection Red lines are generally hot while blue are usually cold FURNACE CONNECTION Connections to the furnace are clearly marked Return from the building are the top ports Supply to the building are the bottom ports The installation of isolation valves at both ends of the pump is recommended as we...

Page 10: ...Heat Exchangers To maintain pressure in an existing boiler while using an outdoor furnace a water to water heat exchanger is used The water to water exchanger is installed in line on the return side of the existing pressurized boiler system Operate the gas oil electric boiler periodically to ensure that it will operate satisfactorily when needed Do not relocate or bypass any of the safety controls...

Page 11: ...heat Domestic Hot Water Flat plate exchanger systems used to pre heat domestic water tanks are generally easier to install more efficient and more reactive to hot water demands then tube and shell sidearm systems They are mounted on the supply line and pre heat the water going in to the hot water tank Forced Air Furnace Water To Air Exchanger The water to air heat exchanger must be mounted so that...

Page 12: ... the roof and contains the water level float indicator The float level can vary an inch or so depending on the water temperature Add water when it reaches half way down the gauge Allowing the furnace to run low on water will cause the furnace to overheat and cause damage to the furnace It can also potentially cause a fire hazard This is an open system so the unit cannot be pressurized If you overh...

Page 13: ...e the fire to flame up endangering yourself and damaging the furnace Loading 1 Once a hot coal bed is established load a deep pile of coal towards the back of the firebox no higher than the bottom edge of the door jamb 2 Be sure to leave a small air hole at the front of the pile near the secondary air vent to maintain enough airflow up through the grate 3 Load only what you need for the next 12 24...

Page 14: ...iding it forward The top bypass divider can slide completely out which will give plenty of room to drag any ash forward and out the top clean out door there is no divider in the C800 model Be sure to replace it right side up as it will not allow airflow through upside down If wet creosote accumulates in the top of the chimney the burn rate is probably too slow and adjustments in loading burn times...

Page 15: ...he solenoid damper plate is opening and closing without hang ups 3 Check venting and fan box on rear of furnace for air leaks Cleaning of the heat exchanger flue pipe chimney and draft inducer if used is especially important at the end of the heating season to minimize corrosion during the summer months caused by accumulated ash Creosote and Fly Ash Formation and Need for Removal ATTENTION Have a ...

Page 16: ...the door Small amounts of smoke leakage is normal due to the fan pressure and restricted exhaust 1 Check to ensure door is sealing properly 2 If the seal is worn out it will have to be replaced 3 The door may need to be adjusted To do this loosen the Door Latch Bearings and Door Hinge bearings and set the door so it seals tightly against the door jamb If the furnace has an excessive amount of creo...

Page 17: ...LK GRN YELLOW YELLOW BLUE WHT RANCO ETC FRONT LIGHT WHT BLK WHT BLK GRN BLK GRN GRN WHT WHT TEMPERATURE PROBE HIGH LIMIT SWITCH RED RED BLK WHT WHT BLK BLUE BLK BLK COM 120 240 C NO NC GRY WHT WHT BLK BLOWER RED GRN SOLENOID WHT WHT RED LIGHT SWITCH FURNACE SWITCH TIMER C 150 C 250 C 375 Electrical Schematic Ranco Control ...

Page 18: ... RED GRN BLOWER SOLENOID RED WHT GRN GRN GRN BLK WHT BLK GRN YELLOW BLUE WHT RANCO ETC FRONT LIGHT WHT BLK WHT BLK GRN BLK GRN GRN WHT WHT TEMPERATURE PROBE HIGH LIMIT SWITCH RED BLK WHT WHT BLK BLUE BLK BLK COM 120 240 C NO NC GRY WHT LIGHT SWITCH FURNACE SWITCH TIMER RED RED YELLOW C 500 C 800 Electrical Schematic Ranco Control ...

Page 19: ...ling or H1 for heating Then press either the up or down key to toggle between the C1 or H1 designation This setting must remain at H1 for proper furnace operation and temperature regulation Press the SET key once more and programming is complete NOTE The ETC will automatically end programming if no keys are pressed for thirty seconds Any settings that have been changed on the control will be store...

Page 20: ...nded The first DIP switch must be turned down The second DIP switch must be turned up To set the OFF TIME to Minutes The first DIP switch must be turned up The second DIP switch must be turned down To set the OFF TIME to seconds Both DIP switches must be turned down The 3rd DIP switch controls the timer settings If it is set to the X1 or up setting it will count in 1 10 fractions instead of whole ...

Page 21: ...ete work space optional 48 concrete work space optional 46 15 16 15 28 1 2 54 9 16 work space optional 48 concrete work space optional 62 11 16 46 15 16 15 28 1 2 66 9 16 48 concrete work space optional 48 concrete work space optional 76 1 8 76 1 8 44 22 82 11 16 48 concrete work space optional 46 15 16 15 28 1 2 54 9 16 48 concrete work space optional 48 concrete work space optional 62 11 16 46 1...

Page 22: ...Amp Light Up Rocker Switch CRE22F2BBRLE Dayton 1TDP7 Fan 1TDP7 Dayton 1TDR3 Fan 1TDR3 White Rodgers Fixed Setting Snap Disc Limit Control 3L01 190 Dormeyer 4x240 Solenoid 2005 M 1 Selkirk 18 x 6 Stainless Steel Double Wall Insulated Chimney 206018U Selkirk 6 Single Wall to Double Wall Chimney Adapter 709406 Selkirk 18 x 8 Stainless Steel Double Wall Insulated Chimney 208018U Selkirk 8 Single Wall ...

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Page 24: ...gs and heat exchangers For more information on our parts or to arrange product installation please contact your local HeatMasterSS dealer HeatMasterSS Box 158 Winkler Manitoba Canada R6W 4A5 Phone 204 325 9792 Fax 204 325 9803 Toll Free 1 877 325 9792 Email info heatmasterss com heatmasterss com ...

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