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INSTALLATION AND

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR YOUR LEGACY STOVES BOILER

LEGACY STOVES HAND-FIRED COAL BOILER

Models: SF170 • SF270

IMPORTANT

: IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SAFE AND SATISFACTORY

RESULTS FROM YOUR LEGACY STOVES BOILER, READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING. ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE AND LOCAL CODES. INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

Your Legacy Stoves 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 operating
temperature is 180° Fahrenheit.  Flammable or explosive
products must never be stored in the same room or in the vicinity
of a boilet.

LEGACY STOVES,
A DIVISION OF:

ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS
2393 LITTLE EGYPT RD
HARRISONVILLE, PA 17228
717-987-0099
WWW.ALTERNATEHEATINGSYSTEMS.COM
EMAIL: [email protected]

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Summary of Contents for SF170

Page 1: ...ERENCE Your Legacy Stoves 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 operating temperature is 180 Fahrenheit Flammable or explosive products must never be store...

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Page 4: ...Copyright 2000 2015 Alternate Heating Systems No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the express written consent of Alternate Heating Systems Revision 09 24 15 ...

Page 5: ...tic Coil Option 10 Low Water Cutoff Utilization 11 Manufacturer s Documentation 12 Low Water Cutoff Testing 12 Low Water Cutoff Troubleshooting 12 Low Water Cutoff Offline Testing 12 Low Water Cutoff Maintenance 12 Thermostat Connection 12 Boiler Dump Zone Applications 12 Non Powered Dump Zone 13 Testing servicing Electrical components 13 High Limit Control 13 Operating Limit Control 14 Forced Dra...

Page 6: ...endix A Wiring Diagrams 23 Dump Zone Parallel to Thermostat 25 Dump Zone Using Pump or Zone Valve 26 Appendix B Specifications 27 Additional Specifications 28 Pressure Drop 28 Explanation of GPM Flow 28 Appendix C Boiler Piping Diagrams 29 Appendix D Parts Listing 32 Electrical Parts 32 Service Parts SF170 33 Service Parts SF270 35 Service Parts Low Water Cutoff 37 Warranty Information 2 Pages 41 ...

Page 7: ...ditional fee when requested prior to purchase All Legacy Stoves boilers are built in our own facilities to the most rigid quality control standard so that you can be assured of the highest quality product ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN ATTENDING TO THIS HEATER THIS HEATER IS NOT AN INCINERATOR DO NOT BURN GARBAGE PAINTED OR TREATED WOOD DO NOT LEAVE SMALL CHILDREN UNATTENDED WHILE IN THE ROOM WITH THIS H...

Page 8: ...imney or one with a lot of thermal mass will also present more problems than a chimney that is protected from outside temperature extremes A chimney must be kept warm about 250º F for proper dra to occur A chimney s height expressed as the di erence between the top opening and the Eue pipe connection on the appliance contributes to dra because atmospheric pressure is naturally lower at the chimney...

Page 9: ...himney bypassing the air intake on the heater A heater and chimney combination that dra s well will occasionally produce more dra than is desired Excessive dra can lead to burning out of control and excessive heat production It will also lead to reduced e ciency as more heat will end up going up the chimney A barometric damper is used on a coal 9red heater to limit maximum dra to 08 column inches ...

Page 10: ...ay contain more parts than is shown in the subsequent diagrams Include all required items in your installation A chimney cap A serves to keep rain and snow from entering the chimney An approved Class A chimney B is required for the SF170 and SF270 boilers Wall Bands C must be deployed for support per manufacturer s recommendations A manufacturer s Wall Support Kit D will contain required items for...

Page 11: ...e taller than the house can cause the air currents to Eow downward over the peak of the roof is would lead to a down dra e ect on the chimney is can also be caused by adjacent buildings or structures It could even be from a di erent peak on the same structure 6 Improperly sized Eue Too small of a chimney is incapable of moving the volume of air necessary Too large of a Eue could have trouble warmi...

Page 12: ...l as its venting system allows it to The chimney selected must comply with the requirements for type HT chimneys with UL 103 or ULC S629 ratings Do not use makeshift compromises during construction IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE 1 Be sure everyone is out of the house 2 Call the 9re department In the event the 9re is out before they get there you will want them to inspect the structure and make sure there...

Page 13: ... more time the boiler is 9red with wood at low 9re the more opportunity for buildup of creosote inside the stove pipe and chimney Inspect at least twice monthly and remove if buildup occurs Prevention is your best option but if creosote is observed a coal 9re will serve to dry up the creosote a er which it can be removed manually from the chimney and stove pipe with the appropriately sized cleanin...

Page 14: ...e diagram e two other methods are described in detail in the current issue of CAN CSA B365 the national standard Canadian Wall Pass Through BOILER LOCATION Your SF170 SF270 boiler will radiate a good deal of heat is heat can be dangerous if the boiler is improperly installed e boiler must stand on a noncombustible material such as brick stone tile or concrete e Eoor needs to be Eat and must be abl...

Page 15: ...ectrical disconnect at point of entrance to boiler room Walls and ceiling must be of 9re rated construction Consult local or state codes for requirements RIGGING AND POSITIONING OF BOILER Do not a empt to move or o load the boiler without the aid of a crane or dolly Most Legacy Stoves boilers have a li ing lug in the center of the top while on some units two li ing lugs in the front and rear are p...

Page 16: ...ost solid fuel ese coils operate on the principle of heating water as it passes through 9ne copper tubing immersed in the boiler water instead of a separate tank A tempering valve should be installed in the hot water supply line to reduce the temperature of the hot water coming from the domestic coil to a safe level e tempering valve may be obtained from your Legacy Stoves dealer local plumber or ...

Page 17: ... side of the storage tank water heater to prevent super heated water from reaching the domestic hot water tank and ultimately the faucets Plumbing Coil with circulator LOW WATER CUTOFF UTILIZATION A low water cuto is required to prevent the boiler from actively 9ring under a low water condition If water is lost from the boiler vessel or distribution system such that heat cannot be distributed from...

Page 18: ... the cause of the low water condition is corrected CAUTION Do not add water until boiler is cool Low Water Cutoff Offline Testing If you suspect that a temperature control device is not working properly the component can be pulled from the system to be checked Place the capillary in a container of water that can be safely heated to within the temperature range of the device 150 180F Use a thermome...

Page 19: ...ent that power loss occurs is hot water circulation loop shall be able to dissipate at least 10 of the estimated rated heat output of the solid fuel boiler when circulation is reduced because of an electrical power failure e loop can only be made inoperative by a deliberate manual action e design parameters for sizing shall be a pipe size equal to or greater than 3 4 inch 18 mm room temperature of...

Page 20: ...een reach When the temperature falls to the number of degrees below 180º determined by di erential the boiler will resume active 9ring mode Testing is best done with a multimeter testing either for continuity lack of continuity under the expected conditions or testing for presence or absence of current across the internal switch If the control does not function at the correct temperature based on ...

Page 21: ...ing and closing the Eapper door regulates the airEow to the 9rebox e maximum air Eow can be adjusted by turning the adjusting bolt C counterclockwise for more air and clockwise for less Make all such adjustments only when the Eapper is in the closed position Note All adjustments of air flow using the air adjustment bolt must be done when the flapper air inlet is closed Failure to do so could resul...

Page 22: ...ere cases create a safety issue due to reversing of dra that occurs from a blocked Eue connecting pipe or a blockage in the chimney Even a partial blockage is dangerous When burning bituminous coal buildup in the Eue connecting pipe and chimney may include soot in addition to Ey ash Soot presents a 9re hazard as it is o en Eammable Check Eue connecting pipe and chimney daily at 9rst then weekly th...

Page 23: ...ra control or forced dra option If you are using the dra control close the ash door and load door and allow air to enter from the dra control It will feed the 9re by Eowing upward through the grate A wood 9re will burn more vigorously if air also feeds through the manual controls on the load door If you use the forced dra option for starting your 9re close o other air inlets such as the manual con...

Page 24: ...re go out but the clinkers will still take considerable time to cool When adding coal to the 9re it is important not to smother the 9re preventing a free Eow of combustion air though the burning fuel When adding new coal to the 9re coal with a higher percentage of volatiles this is especially true of so coal will require more top air Eow is can be accommodated using the manual controls on the load...

Page 25: ... grates e grates are removable without the use of tools It is 9rst necessary to remove the 9re bricks Once they are removed the grates simply li out Li the right end higher to disengage from the shaking link Tore install the grates lower them one at a time le end 9rst be sure the grate hooks into the grate link as you drop it into place Your grates will last forever as long as you keep your ashes ...

Page 26: ...ailure A non powered dump zone or other gravity loop provision is recommended for dissipating heat during a power outage is is described in an earlier section of the manual Of chief concern is lack of water circulation that can occur when there is no power for circulator pumps and zone valves Alternately backup power may be used to both power the controls and circulators is is the best option for ...

Page 27: ...a conductance test e conductance value of boiler water varies by the various ionized salts present e conductance can be used to measure the total dissolved solids in the boiler water and to serve as an accurate means for the control of solids through the use of blow down Another test that is sometimes used as a measure of solids is to measure the chloride present in the boiler water e ratio of chl...

Page 28: ... ing into the boiler water Oil causes foaming or combines with suspended solids to form a sludge which can cause the overheating of boiler plates If oil does get into the boiler the boiler should immediately be taken out of service and thoroughly cleaned 22 ...

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Page 34: ...w 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 20º F temperature di erential requires 50 gallons per minute 250K BTU s at 20º F temperature di erential requires 25 gallons per minute 1M BTU s at 20º F temperature di erential requires 100 gallons per minute As you can see from the above with a 20º F temperature di er...

Page 35: ...Appendix C Boiler Piping Diagrams 29 ...

Page 36: ...ion will activate one or more zones System Circulator and Boiler Circulator 4 Do not bypass temperature supply control system on radiant heat system In radiant heat applications permit activation of a call for heat but allow system controls to regulate water temperature Not all system components valves and devices are shown in this drawing Actual conditions and application requirements will vary P...

Page 37: ... of 1 diameter pipe should be used for this connection on the model SF170 Use 1 1 4 pipe to make this connection on the SF270 The pipe size must be determined by taking into account the distance involved and flow required The new circulator should be wired to the power for the Legacy Stoves boiler When power to the Legacy Stoves boiler is on the circulator should be running The add on boiler shall...

Page 38: ...ile Number E83929 E68194 E83929 E68194 4M076 Part Number Brand Dayton Ratings Amp Vol HP 120v 1 40hp UL File Number E37403 Temp Regulator L4006E L4006E Part Number 200 407 200 407 Brand HONEYWELL HONEYWELL Ratings Amp Vol HP 120v 8a 120v 8a UL File Number MP466 MP466 Fan Limit Control L4081B L4081B Part number 200 401 200 401 Brand HONEYWELL HONEYWELL Ratings Amp Vol HP 120v 8a 120v 8a UL File Num...

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Page 40: ... ADC ASSEMBLY 1 10 03375 13 ASH DOOR LATCH 2 00 00036 14 ASH DOOR HANDLE 4 00 00042 15 GRATE 13 CAST 3 00 00207 16 2 GRATE HOLDER QTY 4 3 00 00193 17 4 GRATE LINKAGE 4 00 00205 4 18 LOAD DOOR HINGE 413 028 19 HIGH LIMIT CONTROL 200 407 20 DUAL OPERATE DUMP CONTROL 200 401 21 LOW WATER CUTOFF MANUAL RESET 200 411 2 Beginning Manufacturing Date Mar 2015 Ending Manufacturing Date Active 34 ...

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Page 42: ... 03375 13 ASH DOOR LATCH 2 00 00036 14 ASH DOOR HANDLE 4 00 00042 15 LONG GRATE 15 CAST 3 00 00208 16 2 GRATE HOLDER 3 00 00193 17 3 GRATE HOLDER 3 00 00194 18 5 GRATE LINKAGE 4 00 00205 19 LOAD DOOR HINGE 413 028 20 HIGH LIMIT CONTROL 200 407 21 DUAL OPERATE DUMP CONTROL 200 401 22 LOW WATER CUTOFF MANUAL RESET 200 411 2 Beginning Manufacturing Date Mar 2015 Ending Manufacturing Date Active 36 ...

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Page 47: ...ct to conditions 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 ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 43 ...

Page 50: ...Date of Service Performed By Description of Service 44 ...

Page 51: ...anced Design Old Fashioned Value 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 45 ...

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