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Valley Comfort Systems Inc

1290 Commercial Way, Penticton, B.C. V2A 3H5 250-493-7444

Version 1.04 1 Date printed: February 15, 2008

Owners

Manual

MODEL VC120

SOLID FUEL FURNACE

For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or an

independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower.

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Page 1: ...rs Manual MODEL VC120 SOLID FUEL FURNACE For use as an add on to electric gas or oil furnaces or an independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www valleycomfort com Email sales blazeking com OM VC120 PUB Pour la version française de nos manuels S V P vous référez à notre site web www blazeking com ...

Page 2: ...Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way Penticton B C V2A 3H5 250 493 7444 Version 1 04 2 Date printed February 15 2008 ...

Page 3: ...5 1 2 Recommended flue pressure 04 water column draft Hot air plenum opening 22 L x 26 W Fire door opening 15 x 13 Firebox length 27 Width 17 Height 32 Capacity 8 5 cu ft Fuel length 26 Firebox design features 1 distributed draft system with preheated primary air 2 Post burn preheated secondary air 3 Brick baffle system to retain high combustion temperatures Construction 10 ga firebox brick lined ...

Page 4: ... GASOLINE NAPHTHA ENGINE OIL OR RAGS SOAKED IN THESE FLUIDS Combustible materials including fire wood must be stored well away from the furnace meeting the distances specified on the label Never operate the furnace unless you are sure the smoke pipe and chimney are in safe condition Flue gasses may contain carbon monoxide which is poisonous Keep smoke pipe and chimney clean to prevent a chimney fi...

Page 5: ...e national standards We have built our reputation on quality and are committed to that end when making all of our products This instruction booklet provides you with important instructions assuring maximum usage and service life of your furnace Please read this booklet thoroughly and save it for future refer ence Carefully follow instructions for installation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING THE FI...

Page 6: ... bricks Dispose of ashes in an airtight metal container and store it outside away from combustibles OPEN THE FIRING DOOR ONLY TO RELOAD FUEL Your appliance must be vented by a chimney system suitable for solid fuel fired appliances and should be checked periodically to insure its safe condition Use extreme caution not to over fire during a power failure Do not fill wood above the top of the liner ...

Page 7: ...r filters and open all reg isters to facilitate free air flow Lift the left manual draft control lever until it clicks This will open the draft to a pre set level see fig 1A Page 16 When the power returns the damper motor will open and the manual control will return to normal position Even without the manual control open the factory adjusted bleed air system will provide some combustion air To clo...

Page 8: ...e Therefore small intense fires create less creosote than large smoldering fires We recommend that each day a small in tense fire be built preferably in the morning This daily practice should burn out the small deposits of creosote before they build to a dangerous level The draft should be opened for at least 20 minutes by turning the thermostat up in the morning and eve ning NEVER burn out large ...

Page 9: ...wood the more heat it products We recommend at least 12 months drying time protected from rain for split firewood Our wood furnaces are not designed for burning coal and doing so will void the warranty Never burn salt water driftwood It is very corrosive and will damage the firebox Burning salty wood also voids the warranty This controlled combustion firebox has been designed for high efficiency a...

Page 10: ...rebrick should be replaced to prevent warping of the firebox OPERATE THE ALTERNATE ELECTRIC GAS OR OIL FURNACE PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL OPERATE SATISFACTORILY WHEN NEEDED INSPECT VENT PIPES VENT PIPE JOINTS AND VENT PIPE SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE NOT DRAWN INTO OR CIR CULATED BY THE AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM Your appliance has been manufactured in the Valley C...

Page 11: ...ealer will assist if required PARTS INCLUDED WITH VC120 1 Furnace 2 3 Fan limit controls and bracket 3 Thermostat Honeywell T822d or equivalent 4 Large baffle brick holders 5 Small baffle brick holder 6 Full size firebricks 7 Cut firebricks 8 Mesh cover for combustion air inlet 9 Poker 10 Ash shovel 11 Instruction book OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Blower and cabinet for independent use 900 cfm to 1200 cfm...

Page 12: ...INIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Wood charging end 48 in One side 6 in Other side for servicing 24 in Single wall flue to combustibles including electric wiring and electric furnace 18 in Plenum and first 6 ft of supply duct 2 in If the furnace sits on a combustible floor a non combustible shield must be used under neath and extending 6 in out from all sides and 18 in out from the charging end Th...

Page 13: ... static pressure in the plenum above the existing furnace also Pressure drop Static pressure at furnace minus static pressure at duct exit Record the pressure drop of the original system Addition of the add on furnace will add airflow resistance in the system After installation is com plete measure the pressure drop in the same run measured before add on installation If the air flow has diminished...

Page 14: ...flue You must comply with the local authority having jurisdic tion and CSA installation standard B365 M87 DO NOT OPERATE THE VC120 WITH A DRAFT OF OVER 06 INCHES WATER COLUMN HIGHER DRAFT LEVELS MAY CAUSE THE FIRE TO BURN OUT OF CONTROL AND CREATE A FIRE HAZARD Flue pipe between the furnace and the chimney should be as short and direct as possible and have a minimum rise of 1 4 per running foot Th...

Page 15: ...p CABINET INSTALLATION Attach the cabinet parts to the firebox using the drill self tapping screws provided Following is the sequence of cabinet assembly 1 place the top rear panel over the smoke pipe and install the adjustable collar around the flue pipe 2 Remove temporary screws around bottom pan edges Install side panels with lower edge inside bottom pan lip Secure around bottom edge and with 1...

Page 16: ...e done by a qualified licensed electrician experienced in control circuit wiring FAN LIMIT INSTALLATION Using the bracket provided install the fan limit junction box assembly onto the furnace cabi net and warm air plenum centering it above the firebox fuel door All wiring must be routed on the outside of the cabinet surface Installation of wiring must be by a qualified electri cian See instruction...

Page 17: ...om bricks falling during installation Install the bricks in the baffle holders and install the baffles in the upper firebox on the supports pro vided as per the following diagram below Care must be taken to ensure that the baffle holders are situated correctly and sitting solidly on the side supports to prevent flue gases from escaping around the baffle Missing or improperly installed baffle brick...

Page 18: ...ition can be inverted and used in a down flow position using an adapter duct between the fur nace and the add on as indicated in fig 1 The electric furnace may be located on either side of the VC120 but clearances to combustibles must be maintained Refer to general and pressure loss pg 13 instruction portions of this manual also If changes are made to the installation of the electric furnace they ...

Page 19: ...differently than shown The words and letters marked on the switches and relays should be followed and connections made to the proper locations ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WOOD ELECTRIC WITH W1 R G AND C CONNECTIONS R 24V IN W1 G C Common WOOD THERMOSTAT ALTERNATETHERMOSTAT D AMP ER MOT OR L4064R1027 INT E RL OC K L IMIT 150 DEG F L4064R1043 LIMIT 220 DEG F L4064N1058 LIMIT MA N UA L R ES E T FA N 25O F...

Page 20: ...ITIALLY AS COMPLYING WITH CGA STANDARD CAN1 2 3 OR ITS PRECEDENTS DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY FURNACE THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR CIRCULATION BLOWER DO NOT CONNECT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TO A CHIMNEY SERVING A GAS FURNACE OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE AN INTERLOCK LIMIT SWITCH MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE CONTROL CIRCUITRY PRE VENTING THE GAS FURNACE FROM OPERATING WHEN THE SYSTEM OUTPUT PLENUM TEMPERATURE IS...

Page 21: ...s 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 proper locations 24V IN W1 24V out to futnacecontrol C Common WOOD THERMOSTAT ALTERNATETHERMOSTAT D AMP ER MOT OR L4064R1027 INT E RL OC K L IMIT 150 DEG F L4064R1043 LIMIT 220 DEG F L4064N1058 LIMIT MA N UA L R ES E T FA N 25O F ...

Page 22: ...NDENT wood only furnace The blower must have a minimum 900 cfm capacity 1 3 hp In this configuration the interlock limit is not used Figure 6 shows the electrical connections use only 2 limit switches L4064R1027 INT E RL OC K L IMIT 150 DEG F L4064R1043 LIMIT 220 DEG F L4064N1058 LIMIT MA N UA L R ES E T FA N 25O F 121 C Junction Box 120VACIN 120VACOuttoBlower N N TRANS FORMER WOOD THERMOSTAT DAMP...

Page 23: ...to 1200 cfm 20ga Steel Cabinet Construction High Quality Baked Enamel Finish Color matched to Valley Comfort Wood Furnaces Complete with 24 X 20 Air Filter Please check the dimensions on this drawing against the unit you are installing as there may be some slight variation in the dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances and or changes 1 29 32 6 3 16 19 7 16 13 1 4 11 13 16 19 15 16 24 22 17 15 1...

Page 24: ...l purchase Some provinces do not allow limitations on how long implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Actions for breach of this warranty must be brought within one 1 year of the expiration of this warranty HOW YOU CAN GET SERVICE If this product requires repair or replacement due to defects in material or workmanship covered by this warranty contact your VALLEY COMFOR...

Page 25: ...ood exposed to salt water or coal that may burn at excessively high temperatures or may re lease fumes that can explode will VOID this warranty Burning the furnace with the loading door open other than during the brief start up period will also VOID this warranty OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE PURCHASER This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from province ...

Page 26: ...18 ELECTRICAL GENERAL INFORMATION 16 FAN LIMIT INSTALLATION 16 FLUE LOCATION 14 GAS FURNACE ADD ON 20 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 MAINTENANCE 10 OIL FURNACE ADD ON 20 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 OPERATIONS 5 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT 11 PARTS LIST 11 POWER FAILURE 7 PRESSURE LOSS 11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 SPECIFICATIONS 3 THERMOSTATS 15 VB1000 INSTALLATION 23 WARRANTY 24 25 WIRING DIAGRAM WOOD ELECTRIC 19...

Page 27: ...Valley Comfort Systems Inc 1290 Commercial Way Penticton B C V2A 3H5 250 493 7444 Version 1 04 27 Date printed February 15 2008 ...

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