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Valley Comfort Systems MP80 Operation & installation manual - Mp80

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Manual is about: SOLID FUEL WOOD FURNACE For use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or and independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower.

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 mp80 solid fuel wood furnace for use as an add-on to electric, gas, or oil furnaces or and independent wood furnace when equipped with a blower. Pour la version française de nos manuels s.V.P. Vous référez à notre site web: www.Blazeking.Com manufactured by valley co...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 2 mp80 table of contents introduction _____________________________________________________________ 3 specifications _____________________________________________________________ 4 appliance dimensions ______________________________________________________ 5 pro...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 3 mp80 introduction • this appliance is hot when operated and can cause severe burns if contacted. • do not operate appliance before reading and understanding operating instructions. Failure to operate appliance according to operating instructions could cause fi...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 4 mp80 model mp80 rating 80,000 btu. Nominal height 35” width 21” length 36 3/4” flue collar 6” i.D. Flue pipe center to bottom 26 3/4” recommended fl ue draft .03” water column hot air plenum opening 30 1/2” l x 18” w fire door opening 12” x 13” firebox length ...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 5 mp80 appliance dimensions.

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 6 mp80 product information damper motor combustion air fl ap loading door cast liners cutaway view combustion air vents adjustable door latch catch stainless steel baffl e.

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 7 mp80 this unit may be installed as follows: 1. As an independent forced air furnace equipped with a hac 900 cfm fan as shown in diagram “a” below. 2. As a down stream series duct add-on to any of the following furnaces: a. Oil furnace having oil input, as show...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 8 mp80 safety precautions general instructions • before installing this appliance, contact the local building or fire or other authority having jurisdiction and follow their guidelines. • this appliance must be installed by a qualified installer. Follow the inst...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 9 mp80 safety precautions cont. Definitions manufacturers certifi ed instructions b-365-10 page 5 clause 4.2.1 certifi ed appliances, accessories, components and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s certifi ed instructions and the r...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 10 mp80 installer responsibilities it is deemed the installer is responsible for the following: 1. Th e solid fuel burning appliance is in satisfactory condition, suitable for the installation and can be installed to the relevant codes. 2. Aft er installation, t...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 11 mp80 installation instructions cont. +27$,572+286( 03 ,17(5&211(&7'8&7[ $/7(51$7( +27$,5 3/(180 +l%r\ /rz%r\ *$6 (/(&75,& 252,/ 5(7851$,53/(180 $ 03 ,17(5&211(&7'8&7[ +l%r\ /rz%r\ *$6 (/(&75,& 252,/ (;,67,1* 5(7851$,53/(180 $/7(51$7( +27$,5 3/(180 +27$,572+28...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 12 mp80 installation instructions cont. Clearance to combustible materials / plenum and venting installation • all plenum ducting and venting installation must conform with can/csa b365-01. The warm air supply duct and the plenum shall be constructed of metal. A...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 13 mp80 if the furnace sits on a combustible fl oor, a non-combustible shield must be used underneath the furnace that extends 18 inches out from the charging end and 8 inches on either side of the fuel-loading door. A non- combustible shield is also required un...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 14 mp80 installation instructions cont. Note: after interconnect duct opening has been cut into the side of the mp80, insulation must be fastened back to the furnace cabinet all around the opening. Use the metal strips provided to hold the insulation tightly aga...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 15 mp80 installation instructions cont. Thermostats stand alone wood furnace installations use one thermostat for the wood furnace. Combination systems using your wood furnace in conjunction with an alternate furnace (gas/oil/electric) will use 2 thermostats, on...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 16 mp80 general considerations for add-on to gas/oil/electric furnaces do not use duct elbows having a inside radius of less than 6 in (150 mm). Th e furnace duct system and chimney must be in good operating condition before installing the add on unit. Do not re...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 17 mp80 fig. 21 electrical connections wood/electric with r and g connections installation instructions cont..

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 18 mp80 add-on to gas furnace th e mp80 may be connected to a gas furnace having a maximum rated input of 120,000 btu. Minimum blower capacity must be at least 900 cfm. A counter fl ow gas furnace may be used with an interconnect duct as indicated in fig.3 (see ...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 19 mp80 fig. 22 electrical connections wood/oil wood/gas (wood/electric) th is figure is not a physical representation of your electrical connections. Limit switches and relays may be laid out diff erently than shown. Th e words and letters marked on the switche...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 20 mp80 independent wood furnace when installed with a blower cabinet mounted on either side, the mp80 becomes an independent wood only furnace. Th e blower must have a minimum 900 cfm. Capacity (1/3 hp.). In this confi guration the interlock limit is not used. ...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 21 mp80 stand alone installation when the mp80 is used as an independent furnace a blower with a minimum of 900 cfm and a maximum of 1200 cfm is required. Th e vb1000 blower is built by valley comfort for the following models: blaze king apex cbt, valley comfort...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 22 mp80 operating instructions air settings th e high output (when there is a heat demand) is set in the factory at 1 1/2” and should only be altered by the installer. Th e low output (standby) can be adjusted with the screw on the primary air blade (see fi g 25...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 23 mp80 fan operation th e blower will be turning on and off automatically based on the heat output off the wood furnace. At 155°f in the plenum the fan will turn on and at 105°f it will turn off . If the fan turns on regularly in standby mode (no call for heat)...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 24 mp80 operating instructions cont. Inspection of flues and chimneys important: • establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of appliance, and firing techniques. • check daily for creosote build up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary. ...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 25 mp80 maintenance run-away or chimney fire a chimney fire can permanently damage your chimney system. This damage can only be repaired by replacing the damaged component parts. Chimney fire damage is not covered by the limited warranty. Causes: 1. Using incorr...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 26 mp80 maintenance cont. Chimney maintenance th e most effi cient method to sweep the chimney is using a hard brush. Brush downwards so soot and creosote residues will come off the inner surface and fall to the bottom of the chimney where they can be removed ea...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 27 mp80 the only accurate way to determine wood moisture is to purchase a moisture meter. Always split your wood and take a moisture reading from inside the block. This will give an accurate reading of moisture content. Wood should be cut at least 20-24” long, t...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 28 mp80 replacement parts item no. Part number description qty. 1 0003ss washer 1/4" flat ss 4 2 0036 bolt 1/4"-20 x 1" flt.Hd phos 3 3 0037 bolt 1/4"-20 x 3/4" flt.Hd phos 35 4 0038 nut 1/4" flanged (for liner bolts) 38 5 0517 fan limit adjustable 3 6 8008 stai...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 29 mp80 warranty blaze king wood limited warranty blaze king and valley comfort’s respective brands extend the following warranty for wood fi red appliances purchased from an authorized blaze king / valley comfort dealer and installed in the united states of ame...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 30 mp80 warranty cont. Blaze king wood limited 5 year warranty blaze king is the manufacturer of the blaze king line of heating products. At blaze king, our commitment to the highest level of quality and customer service is the most important thing we do. Each b...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 31 mp80 warranty cont. Exclusions and limitations: 1. This warranty does not cover tarnish, discoloration or wear on the plated surfaces painted fi nishes will change color after initial fi ring and will continue to change through the lifetime of the stove. This...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 32 mp80 warranty cont. 18. The limited warranty does not cover any loss or damage incurred by the use or removal of any component or apparatus to or from the blaze king stove without the express written permission of blaze king and bearing a blaze king label of ...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 33 mp80 installer notes installer must clearly initial each statement below: i certify that the home owner has been instructed on how to use and operate this new combination system: yes i certify that all clearances are as required or better: yes i certify that ...

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 34 mp80 notes.

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 35 mp80 notes cont.

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    Om-mp80 e v1.15 january 29, 2015 page 36 mp80 notes cont.