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Fahrenheit Technologies Endurance 50F Installation & Operation Manual

Manual is about: Biomass Furnace/Stove

Summary of Endurance 50F

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    Installation & operation manual biomass furnace/stove safety precautions safety notice: a qualified installer must perform installation in order to prevent the possibility of a house fire. Some jurisdic- tions may require the installer to be licensed or accredited. These installation instructions mu...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    2 endurance 50f safety information safety information safety testing this furnace has been tested by intertek test laboratories in accordance with the following standards – 1482/astme 1509/ulc s627 covering room heater and mobile home installations. Csa b366.1-m91, ul 391-99 covering central/ supple...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 table of contents 2 safety information 3 table of contents 4 introduction 6 location installation location installation requirements 7 venting termination requirements & clearances venting into an existing chimney combustion air 10 installation connectingtoexistingductwork&furnaces mobile home ins...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 before starting the furnace for the first time 1. Outside air is required. Use only approved parts. Check that the outside air inlet is connected to draw fresh air from outside the building. 2. All joints of pl vent and single wall stainless steel pipe should be fastened by at least 3 screws and c...

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    5 figure 2 figure 1 endurance 50f introduction the endurance 50f furnace is designed with a software-controlled, patent pending pot cleaning system that is hands free, which means less daily maintenance. The automatic operation is based on the amount of fuel fed into the burn pot; the controller als...

  • Page 6: Location

    6 location installation requirements installation location consider the following the front door opens smoothly to allow access to the ash pan and the fire chamber door for routine maintenance. The con- trol board is mounted on the left side. There are also 2 access panels on the left side. The uppe...

  • Page 7: Venting

    7 venting •whenplanningtheinstallationofyourfurnace,keepinmind that condensation is detrimental to exhaust systems. Bio fuels have a high moisture content and can be more susceptible to condensation forming in certain types of installations. Install the furnace with minimum piping exposed to the col...

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    8 termination requirements & clearances in determining optimum vent termination, carefully evaluate external conditions especially when venting directly through a wall. Since you must deal with odors, gases and fly ash, consider aesthetics, prevailing winds, distances from air inlets and combustible...

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    9 masonary thimble 3" clearance to combustible 24" pl vent tee with cleanout cap storm collar always follow pl vent manufacturers clearances to combustibles flashing ceiling or wall thimble 3" clearance to combustible pl vent tee with cleanout venting into an existing chimney combustion air 1. If th...

  • Page 10: Installation

    10 installation endurance 50f connecting to existing duct work & furnaces the 50f is approved to connect to the existing ductwork of a gas, oil or electric/heat pump furnace with a minimum rating of 40,000 to 100,000 btu. The ductwork of the furnaces may not be hooked in series with each other. This...

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    11 endurance 50f mobile home and stove installation optional diffuser cs1-7100 converts the 50f bio-mass furnace into a stand- alone stove. Mobile home installation installation as a stove 1. Permanently bolt the furnace to the floor. 2. Electrically ground the furnace and pedestal to the metal chas...

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    12 figure 10 connecting to the thermostat wiring connections please read the section covering thermostat control for opera- tion. To connect a thermostat, secure the wires from the thermo- stat to the internal wire terminal located on the backside of the 50f furnace control board. A certified techni...

  • Page 13: Approved Fuel Types

    13 approved fuel types endurance 50f approved fuel types corn, wheat and grain shelled corn, wheat and grain pellets must have 16% or less moisture content. The keys to satisfac- tory performance are proper operation of the fur- nace, diligent maintenance, and burning only dry, clean, quality fuel. ...

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    14 operating instructions endurance 50f operating instructions 1. Carefully read this “installation and operation” manual in its entirety before starting your furnace for the first time. 2. Obtain final inspection and approval of installation from local building officials. 3. Have your dealer demons...

  • Page 15: Control Board Features

    15 control board features endurance 50f control board features figure 11 note: auger will not operate with hopper lid open. Warning • the auger can start at any time while the furnace is running. • fuel is fed from the hopper to the burn pot by a high torque motor that is capable of doing serious ha...

  • Page 16: Control Board Operation

    16 endurance 50f control board operation fuel type 1- high ash 2-lwheat 3-wheat 4- hm corn 5- corn 6- lm corn 7- cherry pit up to 10 – will need to scroll menu=back enter=select temp control manual t-stat fuelmizer menu=back enter= select ignition mode auto manual menu=back enter= select main blower...

  • Page 17: Auto Ignition

    17 1. Make sure the endurance has been properly in- stalled and plugged into a standard 115v outlet. 2. Fill the fuel hopper a. Make sure the endurance hopper has adequate fuel, filled to near the top, and the lid is closed. The lid must be closed for the feed auger to operate. B. Confirm the ash pa...

  • Page 18: Manual Ignition

    18 manual ignition endurance 50f manual ignition furnace shutdown: 1. Press the on/off button for 1 second while running initiates shutdown; the fire will go out in a few minutes. Shutdown is disabled while self cleaning in progress. 2. Combustion fan will run for at least 5 hours before shutting do...

  • Page 19: Error Descriptions

    19 yourfurnaceisequippedwithanairinletdamper/box.The purpose of this damper/box is to adjust combustion airflow to match the characteristic of each specific home and chimney configuration and prevent smoke from flowing back out the tube during power failures. The damper is preset at the factory with...

  • Page 20: Adjustments

    20 endurance 50f adjustments figure 13 burn pot it may be necessary to open the door briefly to see down in theburnarea.Whenburningcorn,thebottomoftheburnpot should have a bed of red coals with layer of corn. The corn should turn black rapidly after it falls into the pot. If the corn is building up ...

  • Page 21: Cleaning Requirements

    21 cleaning requirements endurance 50f cleaning requirements ash removal ashes must be removed from the furnace to ensure proper operation. The time required for the ash pan to fill depends on the quality of the fuel and on the quantity of fuel burned. A furnace running on a thermostat cycling at a ...

  • Page 22: Periodic Maintenance

    22 periodic maintenance endurance 50f periodic maintenance check with dealer to see if maintenance contracts are available. 1. Burn pot – remove the pot components see (pot removal pages 24-26). Clean burn pot holes whenever needed. Re- move and place burn pot in water to soak. Use a wire brush to a...

  • Page 23: Annual Maintenance

    23 annual maintenance endurance 50f annual maintenance to maintain safe operation and longevity of furnace this maintenance needs to be followed. Spring shutdown – after the last burn in the spring, cool the furnace. Remove all fuel from the hopper and the auger. Remove and clean all burn pot compon...

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    24 burn pot removal & installation endurance 50f burn pot removal & installation figure 16 figure 17 figure 18 the following is used for cleaning or replacement of burn pot. Steps 1-5 cover the burn pot removal and steps 6-11 cover re- moval of pot frame (not required for cleaning or maintenance). E...

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    25 endurance 50f burn pot removal & installation 8. Lift pusher assembly up and out (figure 18). 9. Slide the flapper door hold down tabs back (figure 19). 10. Remove the flapper door assembly by lifting upward (figure 20). 11. Remove the burn shell by lifting up and out (figure 21). Installation of...

  • Page 26: Pot Frame Removal

    26 endurance 50f pot frame removal note: acorn nuts must be used to protect threads from build up. Use a 7/16" wrench to remove acorn nuts and hex nuts that hold the pot in heat exchanger. Insure mating surfaces are clean prior to re-installation. 1. Remove pot parts as shown in previous 2 pages (st...

  • Page 27: Igniter Replacement

    27 igniter replacement endurance 50f igniter replacement igniter removal 1. Remove igniter access panel, shown in figure 2 on page 5. 2. Remove wire connectors and rubber tubing from the ignitor. 3. Pull the ignitor out (breaking the silicone that is holding the ignitor in place). Igniter installati...

  • Page 28: Wiring Schematic

    28 wiring schematic endurance 50f wiring schematic theelectricalratingforthisfurnaceis:115volt,60hz,4amp.Theminimumcircuitis15amp. Caution call your local dealer for diagnostics and replacement of electrical components..

  • Page 29: Canadian Requirements

    29 canadian requirements endurance 50f canadian requirements 1. The fans of this 50f furnace may cause a negative pres- sure area in the room where this furnace is installed. If the furnace is not connected to a return air duct system in the house, provision should be made to provide make-up air to ...

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    30 endurance 50f canadian requirements 1. Do not use duct elbows having an inside radius of less than 6"(150mm) on the furnaces. 2. Do not connect ductwork so that a reverse flow is possible. 3. Operate the (gas, oil or electric) furnace periodically to ensure that it will operate satisfactorily whe...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting & Faq

    31 troubleshooting & faq endurance 50f troubleshooting & faq the50ffurnaceisverytroublefreeinoperationwhenproperlymaintainedandqualityfuelisused.When the furnace fails to operate properly, use the following to troubleshoot. 1. No fuel is being dispersed. Solution: insure the auger tube is primed. If...

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    32 endurance 50f troubleshooting & faq 9. How do i adjust my pilot feed rate settings (#1 setting)? Not all fuel burns at the same rate. The moisture content of corn greatly influences how it burns. Following is a description of the function of the feed trim button. Solution: the auger trim mode on ...

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    33 endurance 50f limited warranty auger trim: draft trim: serial number: date of purchase: dealer information: fahrenheit technologies, inc. Extends a limited warranty for its products as described on this page. What does this warranty cover? Fahrenheit technologies, inc. Warrants its products to be...

  • Page 34: Part List

    34 endurance 50f part list part list item part number description 1 150057-60255se air pump 2 cs1-1003 rear maint. Panel 3 cs1-1004 left panel 4 cs1-1006 right panel 5 cs1-1007 panel cover 6 cs1-1008 rear panel 7 cs1-1010 blower bracket 8 cs1-1017 exhaust motor cover 9 cs1-1024 blocker plate 10 cs1-...

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    35 item part number description 35 cs1-9104 convection blower 36 cs1-9105 1’ x 12” x 20” air filter 37 cs1-9152 top panel seal 38 cs1-9154 hopper seal 39 cs1-9155 right lid hinge 40 cs1-9156 left lid hinge 41 cs1-9157 lid handle latch 42 cs1-9158 friction support 43 cs1-9204 door switch magnet 44 cs...

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