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Legacy Stoves VF2500, Installation And Operator'S Manual

The Legacy Stoves VF2500 offers exceptional heating performance and durability. Ensure a seamless installation and hassle-free operation with our comprehensive Installation and Operator's Manual. Download the manual for free at manualshive.com, providing step-by-step guidance on setup, usage, and maintenance to fully maximize the stove's potential.

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Table of Contents

Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Considerations..............................................................................................................................................8
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY – MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS............................................................................8
FUEL/FIRING WARNINGS -.................................................................................................................................8
Additional Warnings and Notices............................................................................................................................9

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness......................................................................................................9

Chimneys and Venting...........................................................................................................................................10

Technical Aspects of Chimney Performance...........................................................................................10
Barometric Damper.................................................................................................................................10
Venting Guidelines...................................................................................................................................11
Combustion Air (Make Up Air)...............................................................................................................11
..................................................................................................................................................................11
Types of Chimneys..................................................................................................................................11

Masonry Chimneys.............................................................................................................................12
Prefabricated Chimneys......................................................................................................................13

Common Chimney Problems...................................................................................................................14
Chimney Connections..............................................................................................................................14
What to Do if You Have a Problem.........................................................................................................16

If you have a chimney fire:.................................................................................................................16
Smoke puffs out of the furnace:..........................................................................................................16

Furnace Installation................................................................................................................................................17

Clearances................................................................................................................................................17

Assembly................................................................................................................................................................18

Mounting the Blower, Blower Bracket and Filter box............................................................................18
Floor Protection.......................................................................................................................................20

Furnace Operation..................................................................................................................................................20

Fuel Specifications...................................................................................................................................20
ESP (Exhaust Sensing Probe)..................................................................................................................20
Circuit Board...........................................................................................................................................20
Operational Control Panel.......................................................................................................................20

Status Light Error Messages...............................................................................................................21
Circuit Board Dipswitches..................................................................................................................21
Feed Rate Adjustment.........................................................................................................................22
Mode Selection...................................................................................................................................22
Temperature Dial.................................................................................................................................22
Blower Speed Adjustment...................................................................................................................22

Firing the VF2500/VF2500 Plus..............................................................................................................22

Before Your First Fire.........................................................................................................................22
Starting Your First Fire........................................................................................................................23

Slide Baffle Operation.............................................................................................................................23
Fire Characteristics..................................................................................................................................24

Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................25

Ash Removal...........................................................................................................................................25
Weekly:....................................................................................................................................................25
Every 3 months:.......................................................................................................................................25
Annually:.................................................................................................................................................25

WARNING- Risk Of Fire:..................................................................................................................25

Hopper Maintenance................................................................................................................................25
Pusher Block Maintenance......................................................................................................................26

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Summary of Contents for VF2500

Page 1: ...nicipal building department fire department fire prevention bureau etc To determine the need for a permit Do not install in a mobile home Keep chimney and chimney connectors clean and in good condition Please read this entire manual before you install or use your new furnace Retain these instructions for future reference Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage bodily inj...

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Page 5: ...re 16 Smoke puffs out of the furnace 16 Furnace Installation 17 Clearances 17 Assembly 18 Mounting the Blower Blower Bracket and Filter box 18 Floor Protection 20 Furnace Operation 20 Fuel Specifications 20 ESP Exhaust Sensing Probe 20 Circuit Board 20 Operational Control Panel 20 Status Light Error Messages 21 Circuit Board Dipswitches 21 Feed Rate Adjustment 22 Mode Selection 22 Temperature Dial...

Page 6: ...shooting 28 Duct Work 29 Specifications 30 Parts List VF2500 31 Index to Images on Following Page 31 Additional Ratings 31 Warranty 33 LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY 33 WARRANTY COVERAGE 33 WARRANTY PERIOD 33 WARRANTY CONDITIONS 34 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 34 LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY 34 Service and Maintenance Log 35 Service and Maintenance Log 36 6 ...

Page 7: ... ve made the right choice Please read this entire instruction manual before a1empting to install or operate your new furnace If you have further questions regarding your new heating appliance contact your Legacy StovesTM dealer Follow these instructions and you will have many years of warmth and comfort enjoying your new furnace 7 ...

Page 8: ...CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE CAUTION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL OR USING MAKESHIFT COMPROMISES DURING INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START A FIRE DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPTHA OR ENGINE OIL HOT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDRE...

Page 9: ... BURNING HEATER Note Freshly delivered coal is typically watered down to minimize dust when loading and unloading Wet rice coal does not flow as well as damp or dry coal and may bind or bridge in the hopper We do not recommend loading your hopper with wet coal If you must burn wet coal the feed rate will likely need increased in order to get the same size fire As the wet coal in the hopper dries o...

Page 10: ... above the barometric damper if installed en check it below the barometric damper and make your damper adjustment to where it opens to prevent the draft from going higher than 10 inches of water column If the chimney is incapable of supplying the required draft it will need to be improved See the section on Common Chimney Problems for more information Barometric Damper A barometric damper is a dev...

Page 11: ...urnace will not operate properly A barometric damper may be used and properly adjusted to compensate for excessive draft only Combustion Air Make Up Air e airLow through the system and out the chimney means that oxygen is leaving the home and will create an oxygen de6cit if this air is not replaced Adequate combustion air is critical for the performance of your heater ere is usually suMcient leaka...

Page 12: ...used make certain it is installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all local and state codes Masonry Chimneys If you plan on using a preexisting masonry chimney have it thoroughly inspected and cleaned Any faults which make the chimney unsafe and unusable must be repaired prior to use ese can include improper height structural defects blockages inadequate clearance to combust...

Page 13: ...A Bo1om Cap E location marked but actual cap not shown allows for cleaning A Finishing Collar F provides inside wall protection A Wall imble G provides for required clearance between the chimney pipe passing through a Lammable wall e Chimney Connector H must be approved single wall or a low clearance pipe installed with required clearances in place A Roof Brace I is required for chimneys that exte...

Page 14: ...trouble warming up to create the necessary upward Low 7 Chimney oRsets ORset chimneys should be avoided if possible Not only can the oRset aRect draft it is also a place for debris to collect over time 8 Too many elbows e Lue connector has more than two elbows in it Sometimes depending on overall chimney performance one elbow could be too many 9 Vent sharing No more than one heating appliance shal...

Page 15: ...himble if the pipe passes through a combustible wall It is also acceptable to use a UL listed prefabricated wall pass through If such a pass through is used all the components comprising a complete pass through kit must be included as per manufacturer s recommendations D Masonry Fireplace Chimney Connections In some situations a code compliant chimney originally used for a masonry 6replace may be ...

Page 16: ...oom air must be allowed to enter the chimney What to Do if You Have a Problem If you have a chimney fire 1 Be sure everyone is out of the house 2 Call the 6re department 3 Close the draft control on the ash door and make sure both doors on the furnace are closed and latched 4 Do not put water on the 6re this will cause unnecessary damage to the furnace and Lue 5 Have the chimney inspected and repa...

Page 17: ... horizontal runs of pipe should have a minimum 1 4 in rise per foot All stovepipe must be 24 gauge or thicker Re install the sheet metal by sliding the groove on the bo1om of each side panel over the steel lip on the furnace e top sheet metal piece holds the sides in place CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE CAUTION THIS FU...

Page 18: ...with the blower Installing Rubber Feet on Fan Position the blower on the mounting plate centered behind the inlet hole and allow approximately 1 8 in space between the rear of the furnace and the blower outlet NOTE e blower does not get bolted down to the mounting plate It simply rests there on the rubber feet Positioning Blower on Fan Mounting Plate Position the 6lter box to go under the large bl...

Page 19: ...rews NOTE e 6lter rail is best installed on the side toward the shaker handle so that any pipes from the hot water coil do not interfere with the 6lter installation or removal Installing Block Off Jacket Installing Filter NOTE The filter rail is best installed on the side toward the shaker handle so that any pipes from the hot water coil do not interfere with the filter installation or removal 19 ...

Page 20: ...ER USE GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS HEATER KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE CAUTION APPROVED FOR USE WITH COAL ONLY THE USE OF ANY OTHER FUEL EXCEPT FOR THE PURPOSE OF IGNITING THE COAL WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE AND OR YOUR HOME e Su...

Page 21: ...onnect power for a second Restore power and return to original se1ing Circuit Board Dipswitches On the face of the circuit board there is a block of 8 switches ese ON OFF switches are used to set the times and temperatures for the diRerent models of stove For this model switches numbered 5 7 and 8 should be on with the rest of them oR NEVER ADJUST THESE SWITCHES YOURSELF AS SERIOUS ISSUES COULD DE...

Page 22: ...how long a hopper full of coal will last because the consumption is going to stay relatively constant Temperature Dial e temperature dial is a dual purpose dial In Room Temp mode you select the room temperature you want the stove to maintain at the room sensor probe is is marked in Fahrenheit scale from 50 to 90 degrees In Stove Temp mode you select a temperature se1ing based on the 1 7 with 1 bei...

Page 23: ...STARTING MIXTURE WITHOUT THE COMBUSTION BLOWER OPERATING Slide Baffle Closed Use when draft is good Slide Baffle Operation Positioning of the Slide BaRle will be determined by your circumstances Simply keep in mind that closing the baRle means that Lue gases travel a longer path allowing for more heat to be extracted Opening the baRle does the opposite allowing more heat to go out through the chim...

Page 24: ...x with blue Lames After the wood pellets are gone and the coal is the only thing burning you ll see mostly blue Lames which can be invisible in a brightly lit area As the 6re se1les in you ll have about a two inch band of hot burning coals running across the grates With a maximum temperature demand the ideal feed rate se1ing will put this band approximately 1 2 inches back from the end of the grat...

Page 25: ...th a vacuum cleaner Remove baRle slide as shown and remove Ly ash Annually e end of the heating season is the best time to perform annual maintenance Rust and corrosion can form much faster in the high humidity of summer so cleaning your VF2500 will prevent those damages 1 Remove all coal from the hopper 2 Remove all ashes 3 Remove and clean Lue pipe 4 Check chimney and clean if necessary 5 Remove...

Page 26: ... Legacy Stoves recommends a 6lter be chosen with a MERV rating of 5 12 MERV is an acronym for Minimum EMciency Reporting Value A higher rating indicates the 6lter will capture 6ner particles Filters with higher ratings may result in less air Low in your duct Frequent replacement will help maintain eMcient heating Note It is recommended that this filter be replaced monthly during periods of use Fil...

Page 27: ...Wiring Diagram 27 ...

Page 28: ...se gases to escape from the unit No unit will function properly without draft Any draft problem should be corrected before use A draft inducer may be installed to increase draft in marginal situations e installation should be performed by your dealer who is factory trained to correct any problems on initial start up After proper installation many years of trouble free operation can be expected Sto...

Page 29: ...6gure shows a typical duct system layout Be sure the entire system is properly sized to provide the correct static pressure for optimum blower performance Have any new duct system designed by a HVAC professional 29 ...

Page 30: ...sing 18 5 18 5 H Height of Base 13 13 I Height to top of Flue Collar 44 5 44 5 Flue Collar Size 6 6 BTU Input 90 000 130 000 Weight Filter Size 14x20x1 14x20x1 Clearance Right Side 36 36 Clearance Left Side 30 30 Clearance Front 36 36 Clearance Rear of Furnace less Distribution Blower 24 24 Electrical Rating 115V 8A 115V 8 All dimensions in inches unless otherwise indicated Speci6cations and desig...

Page 31: ...Fuel Anthracite Coal rice size Heat Input Model VF2500 90 000 Btu Hr Model VF2500 Plus 120 000 Btu Hr Maximum Draft at Flue Collar 10 inch water column UL DOC 25 Electrical Rating 120 VAC 60 Hz 9 0 A Minimum Circuit Ampacity 15A Maximum Overcurrent Protective Device 20A 31 ...

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Page 33: ...itions exclusions and limitations as described below WARRANTY PERIOD Warranty coverage begins on the date of original purchase In the case of new home construction warranty coverage begins on the date of first occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the product by an independent authorized AHS Legacy Stoves dealer distributor whichever occurs earlier The warranty shall commence n...

Page 34: ...onmental conditions inadequate ventilation negative pressure or drafting caused by tightly sealed constructions insufficient make up air supply or handling devices such as exhaust fans or forced air furnaces or other such causes 6 use of fuels other than those specified in the operating instructions 7 installation or use of components not supplied with the appliance or any other components not exp...

Page 35: ...Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 35 ...

Page 36: ...Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 36 ...

Page 37: ...nced Design Old Fashioned Values Signature of Boxer Your premium quality hearth product designed and assembled by the experienced and skilled members at Alternate Heating Systems in Harrisonville PA USA 37 ...

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