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OM-MP80 E V1.15

January 29, 2015

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MP80

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

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SPECIFICATIONS

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APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

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CERTIFICATION LABEL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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APPLICABLE STANDARDS

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DEFINITIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES

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PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE MP80

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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USAGE

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CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS / PLENUM AND VENTING INSTALLATION

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COMBUSTION AIR

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OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AIR

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FAN LIMIT INSTALLATION

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THERMOSTATS

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DOOR AND LATCH INSTALLATION

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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ADD-ON TO GAS/OIL/ELECTRIC FURNACES

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ADD-ON TO ELECTRIC FURNACE

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ADD-ON TO GAS FURNACE

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ADD-ON TO OIL FURNACE

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STAND ALONE INSTALLATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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AIR SETTINGS

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THERMOSTATS

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FAN OPERATION

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CONTROL SYSTEM - SUMMER FAN / AUTO

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OPERATING SOUNDS AND SMELLS

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LIGHTING THE FIRE

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INSPECTION OF FLUES AND CHIMNEYS

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ASH REMOVAL

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MAINTENANCE

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RUN-AWAY OR CHIMNEY FIRE

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CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL

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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS

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SELECTING WOOD

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

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WARRANTY

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INSTALLER NOTES

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NOTES

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Summary of Contents for MP80

Page 1: ...and free of cracks Before installing this unit contact the local building or fire or other authority having jurisdiction and follow their guidelines Operate only with the doors tightly closed Do not...

Page 2: ...AN LIMIT INSTALLATION 15 THERMOSTATS 15 DOOR AND LATCH INSTALLATION 15 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ADD ON TO GAS OIL ELECTRIC FURNACES 16 ADD ON TO ELECTRIC FURNACE 16 ADD ON TO GAS FURNACE 18 ADD ON T...

Page 3: ...ld be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc the appliance area must...

Page 4: ...ire door opening 12 x 13 Firebox length 26 Firebox width 14 Firebox height 19 Fire box capacity 4 cu ft Recommended Fuel length 24 Firebox design features Distributed draft system with preheated prima...

Page 5: ...OM MP80 E V1 15 January 29 2015 Page 5 MP80 APPLIANCE DIMENSIONS...

Page 6: ...MP80 E V1 15 January 29 2015 Page 6 MP80 PRODUCT INFORMATION Damper motor Combustion air flap Loading door Cast liners Cutaway view Combustion air vents Adjustable door latch catch Stainless steel baf...

Page 7: ...QUELLE DES FOURNAISES SUIVANTES A FOURNAISE A MAZOUT AYANT UNE CONSOMMATION DE MAZOUT TEL QU INDIQUE SUR LA PLAQUE SIGNALETIQUE DU FABRICANT ORIGINAL ENTRE 81 USGPH ET 1 2 USGPH MAX DIAGRAMME B B FOUR...

Page 8: ...L TIMES WET INSULATION WILL PRODUCE AN ODOUR WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED THIS APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED CHILDREN AND PETS MUST BE KEPT FROM TOUCHING THE APP...

Page 9: ...a certified appliance see not to clause 6 4 7 Add on Furnace B 139 10 Add on a solid fuel burning appliance that is designed to share the heat distribution system connected to an oil gas or electric h...

Page 10: ...Poker 5 Ash shovel 6 Owner s manual 7 Insulation hold back strips OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Blower and cabinet for independent use 900 cfm to 1200 cfm see STAND ALONE INSTALLATION on page 21 2 CF6 kit for...

Page 11: ...1 5 7851 5 3 180 7 51 7 27 5 3 180 27 5 72 286 03 5 7851 5 3 180 27 5 72 286 2817 5 2 6 75 25 2 03 5 7851 5 3 180 27 5 72 286 2817 5 2 6 75 25 2 22 2817 5 2 167 7 21 5 48 5 6 7 237 21 127 1 7 6 21 85...

Page 12: ...E THE FURNACE Appliance connector shall be 24 ga black iron pipe 24 ga stainless steel pipe or double wall smoke pipe installed as per B365 10 or manufactures certified instructions NOTE double wall p...

Page 13: ...prevent sparks from falling onto the combustible floor See CSA B365 M87 It is not required to be a heat protective covering This furnace must be installed in compliance with all local codes and regul...

Page 14: ...mbustion air allowing for all other exhausting type appliances in the dwelling range hoods dryers etc In airtight houses it is recommended to install a fresh air inlet into the basement room where the...

Page 15: ...surface Installation of wiring must be by a qualified electrician See specific add on type instructions for wiring diagrams that apply Wire between the junction box and the damper motor should be rou...

Page 16: ...be at least 900 cfm Electric furnaces approved for installation in any position can be inverted and used in a down flow position using an adapter duct between the furnace and the add on as indicated i...

Page 17: ...OM MP80 E V1 15 January 29 2015 Page 17 MP80 Fig 21 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WOOD ELECTRIC WITH R AND G CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cont...

Page 18: ...HE INSTALLATION OF THE GAS FURNACE SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF CSA B365 AND IF CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE GAS FURNACE INCLUDING CLEARANCES FOR SERVICING THESE SHA...

Page 19: ...f your electrical connections Limit switches and relays may be laid out differently than shown The words and letters marked on the switches and relays should be followed and connections made to the pr...

Page 20: ...electrical connections Fig 23 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INDEPENDENT WOOD When installing in a stand alone configuration with an add on blower only 2 out of the three limit switches are used The middle l...

Page 21: ...t for the following models Blaze King Apex CBT Valley Comfort MP80 VC120 Wood Furnace Stand Alone Applications HOT AIR PLENUM MP80 heat registers PLENUM RETURN AIR HOUSE FROM TO HOUSE VB1000 Fig 24 1...

Page 22: ...y that it maintains a fire overnight on standby but not using high amounts of wood NOTE WOOD QUALITY AND MOISTURE CONTENT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE WHEN IT COMES TO SATISFACTORY OVERNIGHT BURNS BASICALL...

Page 23: ...mell There are many different ways to start a fire review the hints and warnings in this section to ensure the fire is started properly LIGHTING THE FIRE O O OM O OM M MP8 P80 0 E E V1 V1 1 15 5 Ja Ja...

Page 24: ...RE NOT DRAWN INTO AND CIRCULATED BY THE AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM THE FLUE PIPE AND CHIMNEY MUST BE INSPECTED FREQUENTLY AND CLEANED REGULARLY TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CREOSOTE AND ASH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITI...

Page 25: ...fire If necessary spray with 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 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL...

Page 26: ...R DRIED SEASONED HARDWOODS AS COMPARED TO SOFT WOODS OR TOO GREEN OR FRESHLY CUT WOODS BURNING WET UNSEASONED WOOD CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE ACCUMULATION WHEN IGNITED IT CAN CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE TH...

Page 27: ...HIMNEY FIRE FREQUENTLY EXAMINE ALL DOOR SEALS GASKETS REPLACE IF WORN FAILURE TO SHUT FIREBOX DOOR TIGHTLY AND IGNORING LEAKING GASKETS CAN RESULT IN EXTREME OVER FIRING CONDITIONS DO NOT PROP COMBUST...

Page 28: ...olt 1 4 20 x 3 4 FLT HD PHOS 35 4 0038 Nut 1 4 Flanged For liner bolts 38 5 0517 Fan Limit Adjustable 3 6 8008 Stainless Steel Baffle 1 7 dmpmtr Damper Motor 1 8 KS10 VC95 MP80 Cast Piece 2 9 KS13 VC9...

Page 29: ...d User except as noted for replacement parts Warranty Period Components Covered Parts Labor Wood 1 Year X All parts materials and surface finishes flaking and peeling Subject to Conditions Exclusion a...

Page 30: ...urchaser Please see the exclusions and limitation section below as certain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty How the Warranty Works 1 All warranties by the manufacturer are set herein...

Page 31: ...King will not be responsible for inadequate performance caused by environmental conditions 10 The Limited Warranty does not cover installation and operational related problems such as use of downdraf...

Page 32: ...hich the defect is brought to the attention of Blaze King During the 2nd year purchaser pays 20 3rd year purchaser pays 40 4th year purchaser pays 60 5th year purchaser pays 80 25 If a defect or probl...

Page 33: ...CERTIFY THAT I HAVE INSTRUCTED THE HOMEOWNER ON PROPER FIREWOOD HANDLING YES Installer Please complete the following information Dealer Name Address ___________________________________________________...

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