Northern Stoker 30-30 Owner's Manual - Introduction

Summary of 30-30

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    Owners manual models # 30-30, 36-42, 48-54 (revised november 1, 2013) note: in an effort to provide our customers with the best product and experience available, northern stoker reserves the right to update and modify the contents of this owners manual and furnaces at anytime as deemed necessary..

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents introduction ………………… ....................................................................... 1 safety…………………………………… ...................................................... 2 furnace installation.................................... ................................................ 3 f...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 hello customer, congratulations! You have purchased a northern stoker outdoor furnace. We have fulfilled our commitment to you. We have built an efficient, super heavy duty, attractive furnace. It is now your job to ensure that it works as it was intended to work. When you purchased your northern ...

  • Page 4: Safety

    2 important safety instructions read all instructions before installation pre-installation precautions: caution: read and follow these directions carefully. Retain this manual for as long as you own your northern stoker. Caution: the northern stoker is designed for outdoor use. We do not recommend i...

  • Page 5: Furnace Installation

    3 location: it is important to consider the prevailing wind directions in the heating season. The northern stoker should be placed so that the smoke exiting the unit will not create problems for you or your neighbours. Consult your northern stoker dealer for suggestions where to locate the unit. Pad...

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    4 filling system with water and bleeding of air: 1. Connect a washing machine hose or garden hose to the furnace fill valve in the cold water return line located inside your house and then to the nearest water supply. 2. Be sure that the valves being used are open on the furnace and close any that a...

  • Page 7: Connecting To An Existing

    5 existing boiler system: there are a number of ways to connect a northern stoker to an existing hot water system. Each depends on the design of what is currently in place. It is strongly advised to have a certified technician to do this type of install. If you choose to do this yourself, observe th...

  • Page 8: Add-On Options

    6 northern stoker options: now that you have a northern stoker, there are additional options available to maximize your investment, minimize your household energy consumption and be environmentally conscious by using a renewable energy source. The following is a list of options available to add-on t...

  • Page 9: Starting A Fire

    7 by following these instructions, you will be able to start a fire in your northern stoker without using chemicals and/or any unnecessary risk to you or your furnace. 1. Take a look around your northern stoker to be sure there is no fuel (dry wood) or other combustibles, within 8’ (2438 mm) of it, ...

  • Page 10: Refueling

    8 refueling the northern stoker: when your northern stoker requires more fuel, we have developed a guide line, which must be followed for the safety of you, the owner/operator, and the long life of your northern stoker. 1. If you go to your northern stoker and it is burning (in a full fire combustio...

  • Page 11: Starting A Fire

    9 when you purchased your northern stoker, you bought a heavy duty, high output very efficient furnace. In order for the furnace to work properly, it must be fired with the proper fuel. Dry wood! If the wood you burn is too high in moisture, excessive amounts of creosote will accumulate and cause pr...

  • Page 12: Electronic Control

    10 the northern stoker has one of the easiest and most accurate electronic control systems of any wood burning outdoor furnace on the market today! With our electronic control system, setting the temperature for the furnace is easy and does not require a programming course to operate. In addition, o...

  • Page 13: Electronic Control

    11 (a) main power 15a fuse main power 15a, 250v, gdl, time delay fuse (b) high / low temp alarm indicator this indicator will illuminate red when the furnace is above or below the upper and lower limits preset in the controller. The upper and lower limits act as an additional failsafe and if the fur...

  • Page 14: Electronic Control

    12 (h) controller this controller maintains the system’s operating temperature. It measures the temperature from the outgoing manifold temperature sensor. The controller cannot be modified as it is set and locked out at the factory. If access to the controller is required, please contact your northe...

  • Page 15: Electronic Control

    13 the electronic control system is exceptionally easy to operate. Essentially it operates and performs just like a thermostat. Please ensure that the furnace is completely filled with fluids and all electrical components are plugged in before proceeding. A. When you are going to start a fire for th...

  • Page 16: Electronic Control

    14 c. When you want you want to refuel… electronic control system is on now. 1 turn off the combustion chamber blower fan for the combustion chamber before you open the combustion chamber loading door. Toggle switch located on the upper right side of structure. Flip combustion chamber blower fan tog...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    15 daily (during the heating season): routine location in the manual/action each morning, restart or refuel the fire in the northern stoker. Turn off combustion chamber blower fan when refueling! Once refueled, turn on combustion chamber blower fan (toggle switch on upper right corner of structure)....

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    16 continued from … annually (usually spring shutdown): routine location in manual/action completely clean out combustion chamber of ash and moisture. Note: ash and moisture combine to accelerate corrosion of metal components. Page 9 suggestion: have your furnace water tested. Contact your northern ...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    17 troubleshooting guide: issue action furnace – no heat check fire. Refuel as needed. Press the “start” button (c) on electronic control system. Check circulator pump. Visually check to see if pump is functioning. If the circulator pump is not, then disconnect from power and inspect. If circulator ...

  • Page 20: Furnace Diagram

    18 front right side control house (back of unit) 1 outdoor 120v light (controlled by #3) 9 plumbing and electrical access pan 2 combustion chamber loading door 10 combustion chamber damper, solenoid and fan 3 toggle switch for combustion chamber blower fan and outdoor 120v light 11 expansion tank an...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    19 model 30-30 door opening 17 3/4” (450.9 mm) w x 17 3/4” (450.9 mm) h firebox (burn chamber) 30” (762 mm) diameter x 30” (762 mm) l, 3/8” (9.5 mm) thick steel water jacket insulation r-38 roof and upper wall insulation, r-24 lower wall, control house and floor weight and outside dimensions (empty)...

  • Page 22: Ul And Csa

    20 control# 4007135 conforms to ul 2523, certified to can/csa b366.1 electrical rating: 120 v, 60 hz, 15 amps, 1 Φ certified as an add on model date september 2012 installation: use only chimney suitable for solid fuel. Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance. Place only...

  • Page 23: Notes

    21 notes.

  • Page 24: Card

    22 (fill out and send to your dealer for complete warranty coverage as soon as furnace is installed) owner’s warranty registration card date of purchase: ______________ installed date: _________________ today’s date: ___________________ model number: ________________ serial number: ________________ ...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    23 warranty: ten year limited warranty on burn chamber & water jacket the owner of the northern stoker furnace must register the furnace with the dealer and manufacturer to receive warranty coverage as outlined here. All warranty claims will be assessed by the dealer. Final decision will be determin...

  • Page 26: Card

    24 (fill out and send to the manufacturer for complete warranty coverage as soon as furnace is installed) owner’s warranty registration card date of purchase: ______________ installed date: _________________ today’s date: ___________________ model number: ________________ serial number: ____________...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    25 warranty: ten year limited warranty on burn chamber & water jacket the owner of the northern stoker furnace must register the furnace with the dealer and manufacturer to receive warranty coverage as outlined here. All warranty claims will be assessed by the dealer. Final decision will be determin...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    26 warranty: ten year limited warranty on burn chamber & water jacket the owner of the northern stoker furnace must register the furnace with the dealer and manufacturer to receive warranty coverage as outlined here. All warranty claims will be assessed by the dealer. Final decision will be determin...