Solo Innova Instructions 1-800-782-9927 Version 01-18
Tarm Biomass · 4 Britton Lane · Lyme, NH 03768
3.1.5 Electrical
For the Solo Innova boiler a
240 VAC, 60 hertz, 4-wire power supply is required
. If building
power is lower (208 VAC, for example), a boosting transformer should be installed to correct the volt-
age. This electrical connection should be from a dedicated 15 amp, double-pole circuit breaker. A
master service switch for the boiler, mounted on the wall in the proximity of the boiler, is recom-
mended. Locally enforced electrical codes must be followed.
3.2 Preparing the Chimney
The chimney is one of the most critical factors in the successful operation of any solid fuel heater, in-
cluding the Solo Innova boiler. A good chimney will provide a continuous and dependable draft to
pull the exhaust gasses out of the building.
Follow manufacturer’s installation instructions for installing and supporting any specific chimney
product.
Flue gas exhaust temperatures can be low enough to cause condensation in chimneys. Condensation
will, over time, damage a masonry chimney. Accordingly, installation of a stainless steel chimney
liner (made with 316 or AL-294C alloys) inside the chimney flue is strongly recommended.
At the connection to a factory-built chimney, a dripless adaptor must be used.
The chimney draft must be stable and between -0.025” (-0.6 mm) and -0.05” (-1.25 mm) water col-
umn.
The top of chimney must be 3 feet (0.9 m) above the roof and 2 feet (0.6 m) above any structure
within 10 feet (3.0 m) measured horizontally.
For the Solo Innova 30 and 50 best draft will be provided by a chimney which has an 6” (152mm) ID
round flue, is 20-30 feet (6.0-9.0m) in height and which is located inside the heated structure. The
chimney must be capable of maintaining a breech draft of -0.05” (-1.25mm) WC during normal boiler
operation.
Your Solo Innova gasification boiler is designed to burn efficiently and with virtually clear emissions,
but under certain conditions creosote deposits can form in your chimney. Chimneys that are too large,
are poorly insulated, or have bends in the flue passages are especially prone to problems with draft
and/or creosote.
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NOTE
The boiler must be connected to a tile-lined masonary chimney or to a Factory-Built Type UL
103 HT approved chimney. The chimney must be in good condition. If the boiler is connected to
a dirty or inadequate chimney, it can present a serious fire hazard. All chimneys and connec-
tions must conform to NFPA standard #211. No other appliance should be connected to this
flue unless allowed by the local code authority. Consult your local inspector for chimney re-
quirements and install the boiler in accordance with all applicable codes. Please review the fol-
lowing diagram before connecting the boiler to the chimney.
WARNING
If the draft exceeds the recommended maximum, it could cause a solid fuel fire to burn out
of control.
