Nature's Comfort AAA Outdoor Boiler Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Installation and Operating

Instructions for:

Wood Burning - Open System Boiler

Manufactured by

Nature’s Comfort, LLC

PO Box 949

Shipshewana, IN 46565

877-251-7740

Built Strong - Lasts Long

Revision 2010 1.2

Summary of Contents for AAA Outdoor Boiler

Page 1: ...Installation and Operating Instructions for Wood Burning Open System Boiler Manufactured by Nature s Comfort LLC PO Box 949 Shipshewana IN 46565 877 251 7740 Built Strong Lasts Long Revision 2010 1 2 ...

Page 2: ... PAGE 4 5 Again thank you for purchasing your AAA Outdoor Boiler We appreciate your business If you are in need of insulated pex heat exchangers or other parts for your new boiler call us at 877 251 7740 We have the lowest prices Please keep this manual with all other important papers The information in this manual is necessary for the installation operation and proper use of your boiler If you sh...

Page 3: ...ler A LocationofBoiler 12 B ConcreteBlockFooting 13 C PlumbingHookup 13 D WiringtheBoiler 14 E InstallationofPexPipe 14 F FillingBoilerwithWater 14 G PlumbingPartsNeeded 14 H AddingBypassValves 15 I InstallingHeatExchangerInPlenum 15 J InstallingHeatExchangerInSmallPlenum 17 K BleedingtheHeatExchanger 18 L AirFlowthroughPlenum 18 M ThermostatWireLayout 18 IV OtherHookUps HeatingDomesticWater Pools...

Page 4: ... VAC Water Pump 115 VAC 2A max C Clearance to Combustibles Required Top Front Rear and Sides 36 inches Flooring Non Combustible Chimney 36 inches D Boiler Dimensions Specifications 126 000 BTU 120 gallon water tank 2 000 sq ft 46 1 2 x 60 x 90 tall 1612 pounds Will heat up to x sq ft This must include all heated areas of home as well as basement with proper installation properly insulated building...

Page 5: ...firebox door securely 6 In the event of a runaway fire make sure the loading door and ash pan are tightly shut unplug the control power make sure the blower cover is seated and keep the water jacket full 7 WARNING Risk of fire Do not operate with flue draft exceeding 0 1000 W C Drill a hole in the chimney near the peak of the roof for a place to measure and contact an HVAC professional for this if...

Page 6: ...ng with water and must be tested annually at the end of a heating season to ensure proper concentration 500ppm minimum of Nitrite for your warranty to remain valid Initial mix ratio for the AAA Boiler is 1 5Qts There is no maximum limit Contact Nature s Comfort to obtain water treatment You may have your water tested by a certified laboratory you must obtain and file the results or send a minimum ...

Page 7: ...hould ever have a problem or question please first refer to this manual before contacting Nature s Comfort via email at warranty1 naturescomfortllc com If you do not have email you may call 877 251 7740 Please have your serial number ready This is found stamped into a silver tag on the top left of the firebox door jamb Please keep in mind that Nature s Comfort built your boiler but did not install...

Page 8: ...es no guarantees on burn times as there are too many variables outside of its control C Starting fire Do not use combustible fluids or chemicals Use small pieces of split kindling together with crumbled newspaper and add larger pieces Remember The smaller the better the dryer the better D Location It is recommended that the boiler be located with due consideration to the prevailing wind direction ...

Page 9: ...rly 20 moisture content is optimum Wood with higher moisture content wastes energy when burning to dry out wood Too low of moisture content very dry old wood burns rapidly and inefficiently F Heating the Home The AAA boiler is designed to save energy and provide the most comfortable heating available It heats your home by heating a firebox surrounded by a steel tank filled with water The boiler is...

Page 10: ... existing blower for forced air or your circulation pump for radiant heat and needs to be set higher that your original thermostat so your existing furnace will automatically take over to maintain your household temperature if your boiler is not running Please see page 18 for an example wiring layout The outside boiler has a hot water thermostat aquastat with a thermocouple that is inserted into a...

Page 11: ... water flow is essential to the proper efficient operation of your installation 10 Blue Pex pipe returns from home to upper port Use of additional valve is recommended for ease of servicing Not included 11 Extra Port This is for a low water cut off switch if required by an inspector Call an HVAC professional to install if needed 12 Wires to outdoor light J Power Loss The controls are also designed...

Page 12: ...eling and wood storage Pex pipe and power lines are to be installed underground between the house and the boiler and the pex must be buried below frost lines 1 It is recommended that the boiler be installed with chimney extensions for due consideration to any neighboring residences and to the prevailing wind direction This can be obtained from Nature s Comfort 2 Do not locate the boiler within 100...

Page 13: ...ch varies in different regions of the country Be completely sure about the correct depth needed before the insulated pex pipe is installed underground Contact your local building inspector s office for this information CALL YOUR LOCAL MISS DIG HOTLINE BEFORE YOU DIG TRENCHES 4 If you purchased insulated pipe it may contain twine for pulling electrical wire Do this before the pipe is in the trench ...

Page 14: ...if you have installed a fill line open the valve and allow it to fill until the float starts to rise Use water that is softened or has low iron content if possible Loosen the top screw on the pump until a steady stream of water flows and all air has been purged During the first heating cycle the water might expand and overflow This is normal and will occur anytime too much water has been added Aft...

Page 15: ...iced easily by the owner as well as being used for a summer bypass as explained on page 19 Figure shows 3 valve setup used for bypass and isolation I Installing the Heat Exchanger in the Plenum Note It is recommended that you contact your local plumbing heating contractor to supply and install the heat exchanger unless you have the tools and experience required The heat exchanger must be installed...

Page 16: ...r and tubes F can stick out of the plenum as well if necessary As long as the entire coil surface B is in the plenum operation should be fine even if the header F and G sticks out While test fitting try to determine how much tape is needed around the frame of the heat exchanger to seal and keep air from flowing around it A different amount thickness may be needed on different sides You can purchas...

Page 17: ...al off the ends of the heat exchanger and the hole you made in the plenum with foil tape made for ductwork J Installing a Heat Exchanger in a Small Plenum You can install a heat exchanger in a plenum that is smaller than the length of the heat exchanger as follows Make cuts at the top and bottom of the plenum usually 4 inches long the width of the heat exchanger as shown below You may need to do t...

Page 18: ...xchanger as well K Bleeding the Heat Exchanger With the pump running Prime first and turn the thermostat up so that the pump comes on simply close the brass valve on the return side holding for 2 3 seconds then open quickly Repeat the procedure four times or until you cannot hear air rushing through the line L Air Flow through Plenum The motors on most force air furnaces have three speeds to provi...

Page 19: ...ss wood and or purchase a chimney damper to reduce draft through the chimney Call Nature s Comfort for where to find Adequate water circulation is critical for preventing water from boiling see page 11 Make sure all gaskets and air intakes are properly sealed to prevent any extra air from feeding a fire See the maintenance section for how to adjust the main door seal For heating of domestic hot wa...

Page 20: ...to install isolation and bypass valves for easy servicing and also place before a chlorinator D Connecting the Boiler to an Existing Indoor Boiler A heat exchanger is needed to transfer heat from the outdoor boiler to another indoor boiler or hydronic system so that the two systems remain isolated from each other As shown in the above figure the two systems are totally isolated from each other so ...

Page 21: ...pan periodically during the heating season as they will compress Loosen the bolts on the hinge and or latch to re position the main door for tightening the seal if necessary If the latch has no remaining adjustment add washers behind the door handle to further tighten the latch side If there is no more adjustment available and the door is not sealing properly the rope seal must be removed cleaned ...

Page 22: ...Damper open to far Poor circulation Water is low in boiler Aqua stat malfunction Make sure loading door is sealed adjust if necessary make sure ash pan is shut Adjust damper to highest point Larger pump reduce of fittings Add water to keep full Replace Aqua stat Boiler fire does not stay lit Not leaving some coals in burn area No air flow Leave some coals in burn area Check the area behind the ash...

Page 23: ... responsibility for this GOING AWAY When going away during freezing weather and no one will be keeping the boiler going turn your backup heat system on the boiler blower switch off and keep the circulation pump running Your boiler will now operate in reverse being kept above freezing by your backup system eliminating the need to otherwise drain the boiler Please keep this manual with all other imp...

Page 24: ...______________ For contact purposes only Serial Number _________________________________ Date of Purchase _________________________________ Dealer Purchased From _________________________________ Date of Installation _________________________________ Installed By _________________________________________________________ Installer s Address __________________________________________________________...

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