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Installation and Operating Manual For

GT-6000 Downdraft Gasification

Non-Pressurized Outdoor Wood Boiler

Manufactured by Nature’s Comfort LLC.

Made In The USA

Built Like A Tank

With Laser Precision

Full color and French manual available online at: / Couleur et manuel en français est disponible en ligne à:

www.naturescomfortllc.com

Revision 2012-1.3

Tested May 2012 to CSA-B366.1-2011 & UL 2523-2009

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Страница 1: ...ufactured by Nature s Comfort LLC Made In The USA Built Like A Tank With Laser Precision Full color and French manual available online at Couleur et manuel en français est disponible en ligne à www naturescomfortllc com Revision 2012 1 3 Tested May 2012 to CSA B366 1 2011 UL 2523 2009 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Страница 2: ...Comfort Boiler We appreciate your business If you are in need of insulated pex heat exchangers or other parts for your new boiler call your dealer they have the lowest prices Boiler water treatment and test required at time of installation and annually to validate warranty See warranty page for complete details For the most up to date installation operation warranty information or if you need to s...

Страница 3: ...llPlenum 14 K AdjustingPlenumAirFlow 15 L InstallingOn AnExistingIndoorBoiler 15 M FillingGTBoilerwithWater 17 N FloatLevel 17 O BleedingAirFromHeatExchangers 17 III HeatingDomesticWater PoolsandSpa s A SidearmOrPlateHeatExchangerForDomesticHotWater 17 B HeatingaPoolorSpa 18 IV Operation A WoodRequirements 19 B StartingAFire 19 C LoadingWood 19 D PowerLossProcedure RunningOnAGenerator 20 E WarmWea...

Страница 4: ...ng 115 VAC 5A 15A max when convenience outlet is used 60 HZ Min Circuit Breaker 15 Amp Draft Blower 300 CFM 115 VAC Water Pump 115 VAC 2A max Chimney 6 inside diameter GT 6000 250 000 BTU 250 gallon water tank 6 000 sq ft 45 x 78 x 83 tall 3 000 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 and whe...

Страница 5: ...icle board railroad ties and pressure treated wood leaves paper products or cardboard All of these are substances materials that should not be used as fuel in a hydronic heater 5 Wait until boiler has shut down and idled for at least 5 minutes before opening the fire box door Pause for 30 seconds between the first latch and the safety latch to allow any combustion gases to burn off Always keep fue...

Страница 6: ...refractory will continue to heat the water after shutdown Differential is 20 degrees Boiler shown is set up as a single zone Porting for a 2nd zone is provided Additional pumps valves are available from your dealer and can be ordered installed as well 1 Lower outlet for battery charger and control plug that feeds power to the upper outlet and controls 2 Upper outlet for circulation pump s convenie...

Страница 7: ...nsulated underground pex pipes to a heat exchanger that must be installed in the existing furnace system If you have a forced air system a water to air heat coil must be installed in the ductwork When air travels through heat is extracted and hot air is emitted out of the registers A water to water plate heat exchanger must be used if you have a hydronic radiant heating system When connecting to a...

Страница 8: ...o not locate the boiler within 100 ft of a residence not served by the boiler Be considerate of neighboring residences properties parks etc 3 Do not locate the boiler near any combustible materials gasoline or other flammable liquids or gases 4 The boiler should be located away from dry grassy areas and any buildings to minimize danger of fires 5 Check with the insurance company and local codes or...

Страница 9: ...ws C Underground Insulated Pex Pipe You must use underground insulated pex pipe for transferring the heated water from the boiler to the home Minimum pipe size permitted is 1 4 triple wrap 6 5 wrap insulated pipe is available for purchase through Nature s Comfort or your dealer It may contain twine for pulling electrical wire If possible do this with the pipe laid out straight for ease of pulling ...

Страница 10: ...ectrician must wire this boiler in accordance with the National Electrical Code Using 14 2 with ground UF cable on a dedicated 15amp 115vac circuit that is ground fault protected land power neutral ground wires to the L1 N G terminals on the top left of the grey terminal strip The small pair of red and black wires must be landed on the battery charger and the charger plugged in See controls sectio...

Страница 11: ... as the seals compress over time See maintenance section for complete adjustment and care instructions Installation and placement of 12 GT 6000 Butterfly Air Spinners Left Spin qty 6 Right Spin qty 6 Verticle Tube Placement as viewed from under vertical tubes Place the butterflies in the bottom of the tubes so the tips rest on the support brackets Rear end of boiler L R R L L R Front end of boiler...

Страница 12: ...r types of control setups as well upon request Use this example diagram if you have a typical basic 4 wire system Use the example drawing below if you have a 2 wire system or the thermostat is the advanced computerized type that communicates back and forth between the furnace typically found on heat pump systems Do not use this method if your HVAC system utilizes a multi speed blower All of the pa...

Страница 13: ...k Use adhesive backed foam tape used for insulating doors and windows to seal around the frame and foil tape to seal off the opening you make in the plenum heat for the heat exchanger Make sure the fittings for the supply and return lines are easy to get to once the heat exchanger is installed You should be able to find a heat exchanger to fit most popular sizes of plenums If you are unable to the...

Страница 14: ... Slide the heat exchanger carefully into the plenum to check the fit again Once proper fitting is verified you can seal off the ends of the heat exchanger and the hole you made in the plenum with foil or duct tape J Installing 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...

Страница 15: ...outdoor boiler to the indoor hydronic system so that the two systems remain isolated see next diagram As shown in the above figure the two systems are totally isolated from each other so that the existing hydronic system remains undisturbed and functions exactly as it did before Water that circulates through the outdoor boiler is never circulated through the home s hydronic system or vice versa Al...

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Страница 17: ...m of the rubber cap The water level will rise and fall during operation as water expands and contracts with temperature changes Be sure to keep the boiler full of treated water at all times including through the summer as this will keep the boiler free from corrosion and when in use from overheating causing circulation pump failure O Bleeding the Heat Exchangers With the pump running prime and flu...

Страница 18: ...oiler to a pool or spa since the chemicals used in a pool spa are destructive to the boiler Pool heat exchangers are available from NC or your dealer For sizing you will need to know the volume of the pool in cubic feet or gallons Be sure to install isolation and bypass valves for easy servicing and winter draining and also place before a chlorinator Install a separate line and pump on the boiler ...

Страница 19: ...ot dry out season properly until split Hardwoods burn longer than softwoods as they are denser and have more available BTU s Larger pieces burn longer than smaller pieces but take longer to season properly Wood with higher moisture content wastes energy to dry out wood and produces increased amounts of creosote which when mixed with ash and heat is corrosive and will shorten the life of the boiler...

Страница 20: ...times as there are too many variables outside of its control D Power Loss Running On A Generator If there is a loss of power while the unit is running the firebox air damper actuator will close on battery power but boiling of the water jacket may occur due to the pump not circulating water The controls are designed for the control plug to be used on a generator or vehicle inverter if needed If the...

Страница 21: ... well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in the soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Other waste shall not be placed in this container C Creosote Formation And Need For Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and other organic vapors whic...

Страница 22: ... needed using the procedures below If there is no more adjustment available and smoke is seeping through the rope seal must be removed cleaned loosened up reversed and re installed or replaced with new rope Contact NC or your dealer for new rope or caulk if needed This is a normal maintenance item and not a warranty issue Adjusting Hinged Doors Slightly loosen one bolt on the hinge or latch depend...

Страница 23: ... for the best efficiency of the boiler and heat exchangers in the home Inspection Maintenance Loosen the bleeder screw once a week less often as experience shows otherwise to flush the bearings to maximize pump life especially for system filled with poor quality water high iron hardness total dissolved solids etc It is highly recommended that a customer have their own test kit to monitor treatment...

Страница 24: ...ently due to boiling or over filling from improper operation this will bring down treatment levels quickly possibly below the minimum level of 1 000ppm and void the boiler warranty G End Of Season Care 1 Power Leave power on so battery charger will maintain the battery Turn off switches and unplug pumps and control plug 2 Chimney Inspect Clean Cap the chimney to keep rain water out re seal caulk 3...

Страница 25: ...be in place and ready for use Nature s Comfort boilers are not intended to and must not operate under pressure All electrical and plumbing should be done by qualified personnel and conform to national state and local electrical plumbing fire and building codes Manufacturer is not liable for damages to personnel or property for misuse improper installation of equipment or for knowing Federal Provin...

Страница 26: ...ucture Boiler over heats Air leak Poor circulation Water is low in boiler Aqua stat malfunction Make sure doors and covers ares sealed adjust if necessary 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 Fire smoldering out Load sooner to have more coals replace blower buy timer relay to for auto c...

Страница 27: ...Page 27 of 30 Copy of Safety Labels ...

Страница 28: ...ling with water antifreeze or glycol and a water sample must be submitted for nitirite testing when first filled and then annually at the end of a heating season to ensure proper nitrite concentration 1 000 1 500ppm for your warranty to remain valid The water jacket must remain full of properly treated water at all times after installation save for draining flushing and re treating Minimum recomme...

Страница 29: ...e boiler If you should ever have a problem or question refer to this manual or call your dealer If your dealer does not have the information you need request they contact Nature s Comfort and your dealer will be further educated to provide the best possible customer service Please keep in mind that Nature s Comfort built the boiler but did not install it and has no control over the installation th...

Страница 30: ..._____ Dealer Purchased From _________________________________ Date of Installation _________________________________ Installed By ________________________________________________________________ Installer s Address ________________________________________________________________ Street ________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Installer s Phone Number ________...

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