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INSTALLATION AND

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MULTI-FUEL HAND-FIRED BOILER

Models: WC40, WOC40, WC55, WOC55,

WC70, WOC70, WC100, WOC100

IMPORTANT:

IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SAFE AND SATISFACTORY

RESULTS FROM YOUR ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS, LLC. BOILER,
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLING AND OPERATING. ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL CODES.

WARNING:

Your Alternate Heating Systems Boiler is capable of generating very hot temperatures.

Boiler temperatures and flames in the ignition box area are capable of causing ignition or explosion of
explosive or flammable products or explosion of the boiler itself if maximum safe water temperature is
exceeded. Maximum safe water temperature is 200

0

Fahrenheit. Flammable or explosive products

must never be stored in the same room or in the vicinity of a boiler, and the boiler water temperature
must never be allowed to exceed 200

0

Fahrenheit.

ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS,LLC.

1086 WAYNE AVENUE CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201

TELEPHONE: 717-261-0922 FAX: 717-264-5581

WWW.ALTERNATEHEATINGSYSTEMS.COM

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Summary of Contents for WC100

Page 1: ...emperatures Boiler temperatures and flames in the ignition box area are capable of causing ignition or explosion of explosive or flammable products or explosion of the boiler itself if maximum safe water temperature is exceeded Maximum safe water temperature is 2000 Fahrenheit Flammable or explosive products must never be stored in the same room or in the vicinity of a boiler and the boiler water ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2000 2013 Alternate Heating Systems LLC No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of Alternate Heating Systems LLC Printed November 11 2013 ...

Page 3: ... AND MAINTENANCE OF ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS COAL WOOD MULTI FUEL BOILERS 6 WOOD VS COAL 6 COAL TYPES 6 AQUASTAT OPTION 7 DOMESTIC HOT WATER FROM YOUR BOILER DOMESTIC COIL OPTION 7 OTHER GENERAL OPERATING GUIDELINES 7 C055 WITH OIL AUTO SWITCHOVER 8 Operating Sequence for Auto Mode 8 CONDITIONING OF BOILER WATER 8 APPENDIX A WIRING DIAGRAMS 11 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS 15 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION...

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Page 5: ...nes must be strictly adhered to You must check local building codes in your area to ensure compliance GENERAL CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS One of the most important considerations in installing a Wood Coal Burning boiler is the type of chimney that will be used The condition and construction of the chimney is important to provide sufficient draft The chimney produces the draft not the stove Natural drafts...

Page 6: ...es it may be necessary to provide additional outside air into the home STOVEPIPE Use only 22 24 gauge single wall stove pipe in open areas no closer than 18 inches from walls or ceiling If the stovepipe must be closer than 18 inches from the nearest wall or ceiling or if it must go through walls closets or boxed in areas then U L listed insulated stovepipe must be used Pipe that runs along the out...

Page 7: ...ected to the chimney if a direct connection into the chimney is not made A cleanout cover should be placed wherever the stovepipe changes direction Figure 1 Proper chimney connection Particular attention should be paid to the point where a flue passes through a wall or ceiling The pass thru should always be made with insulated pipe and the proper accessories or use of a thimble which provides a di...

Page 8: ... combustion process requires a supply of air at all times it is essential that provisions are made to supply adequate air to the boiler room This air supply is necessary to insure complete combustion and venting of any gases or smoke that would be emitted from this solid fuel burning boiler in case the boiler malfunctions 5 Electrical disconnect at point of entrance to boiler room 6 Walls and ceil...

Page 9: ...FETY AND OPERATION It is important to provide sufficient clearance around the boiler for convenient servicing and cleanout The required minimums when measured from the boiler vessel are 36 to the rear 18 to the right side when facing the loading door 18 on the left 18 on top and 48 to the front Refer to Appendix B Specifications for exterior dimensions of the various models For commercial and resi...

Page 10: ... build up to a depth of four inches or more This will have the effect of sealing off the bottom of the firebox preventing combustion air from entering from below The grates should only be rotated when it is necessary to remove some ash being careful to maintain sufficient ashes to insulate the bottom When burning coal the draft control linkage on the loading door must be disconnected and replaced ...

Page 11: ...ure of the hot water coming from the domestic coil to a safe level The tempering valve may be obtained from your Alternate Heating Systems or local plumber This will also ensure a constant water temperature at the tap If hot water is supplied to an automatic dishwasher a line can be run directly to this appliance ahead of the tempering valve Be sure to check maximum water temperature capability of...

Page 12: ...is turned back to WOOD Operating Sequence for Auto Mode In wood mode bring boiler to operating temp 180 190 Turn MODE switch to AUTO Turn MAIN switch off then on Boiler is set for Auto switchover OIL This position is for oil burner operation only CONDITIONING OF BOILER WATER Proper treatment of make up water and boiler water are necessary to prevent scale or other deposits and corrosion within the...

Page 13: ...n the boiler water The ratio of chlorides in the boiler water to that of the feed water can be used as a means to determine the amount of blow down required The chloride test is unsuitable for feed water with low incoming concentrations and the concentrations in the feed water must be averaged over time for accuracy High boiler solids will lead to foaming priming surging and carry over These condi...

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Page 15: ...11 APPENDIX A WIRING DIAGRAM ...

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Page 19: ... 1 450 2 130 Model W40 W55 WC40 WC55 WC70 WC100 BTU hr Wood 120 000 180 000 120 000 180 000 220 000 350 000 Coal N A N A 150 000 225 000 265 000 400 000 Heating Surface 20 Ft2 27 Ft2 20 Ft2 27 Ft2 33 Ft2 50 Ft2 Water Capacity 40 Gal 55 Gal 40 Gal 55 Gal 70 Gal 95 Gal Firebox Capacity 7 5 Ft3 10 ft3 7 5 Ft3 10 Ft3 14 Ft3 22 Ft3 Coal Capacity N A N A 125 lbs 200 lbs 250 lbs 400 lbs Max Log Length 24...

Page 20: ...lowing are given as examples of gallons per minute water flow required to deliver hot water in order to provide heating of a given number of degrees and at a certain BTU level 500K BTU s at 20 degrees temperature differential requires 50 gallons per minute 250K BTU s at 20 degrees temperature differential requires 25 gallons per minute 1M BTU s at 20 degrees temperature differential requires 100 g...

Page 21: ...17 APPENDIX C BRICK LAYOUT C MODEL WITH WATER TUBE OPTION FLAT BRICK LAYOUT ...

Page 22: ...e outside of the row and the narrow brick is in the center The 1st row of bricks should be placed forward enough so that they become flush with the front water tube Depending on chimney draw or excessive smoke coming out through the load door the first row of bricks may need to be removed Step 4 The 2nd row is placed directly behind the 1st row in the same order and is placed on top of the second ...

Page 23: ...s the bottom of the boiler The brick sits on the angle bar with the angled part of the brick towards the wall of the boiler and the flat part of the brick facing inwards If narrow wedge shaped bricks are included they are placed first in the front of the boiler ...

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Page 25: ...21 APPENDIX D TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 Proper chimney connection 3 Figure 2 Stove pipe passing through wall 3 ...

Page 26: ... must be determined by taking into account the distance involved and flow required The new circulator should be wired to the power for the AHS boiler When power to the AHS is on the circulator should be running An alternate option is to attach a strap on aquastat on the AHS boiler supply line that closes on temperature rise This will automatically activate the pump at a given temperature The add o...

Page 27: ...his includes fuels recommended by dealers and distributors selling Alternate Heating Systems products if these are not fuels recommended by Alternate Heating Systems C WHAT THE CUSTOMER MUST DO 1 Contact the dealer who sold you the unit 2 If said dealer cannot be located contact any other Alternate Heating Systems dealers in your area 3 If you are unable to locate a dealer submit your warranty cla...

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Page 29: ...ioning Water 8 corrosion 8 creosote 2 7 8 D de aeration 9 disconnect electrical 4 dishwasher 7 dissolved oxygen 9 Domestic Coil 7 domestic hot water 7 draft 1 2 chimney 1 2 draft system 6 E EXPLOSION HAZARD 4 6 7 F feed water 8 firebox 6 floor installation area See installation G GPM Flow 18 grate 6 green wood 7 H H stamp 1 hardness boiler water 9 hardwood 7 I Installation 1 K kindling 7 L Line Lo...

Page 30: ... coal 6 stovepipe 2 SUFFOCATION 2 T temperature differential 18 tempering valve 7 thimble in chimney installation 2 Treatment boiler water 8 U unloading the boiler 4 W WARNING 2 4 6 7 Warranty 23 water circulator 7 Water Conditioning 8 ...

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