Valley Comfort Systems VC95C Installation And Operation Manual - page 8
Version 1.02 8 Date Printed: February 15, 2008
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EXAMINE THE SHIPMENT
Please inspect this shipment as soon as it arrives. If you discover any parts missing, or any damage, have the carrier make an
inspection immediately and make a notation on the freight bill. Should you discover damage after unpacking the crate notify the carrier
and have him inspect the heater within fifteen days. Send the inspection report, freight bill and your explanation of the damage to your
local Valley Comfort dealer. You will be advised on what parts will be replaced.
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCE
It is of great importance that all combustible materials, including firewood, be kept a safe distance from this heater. The minimum
distances should be:
Top of the Heater . ................................. 48"
Wood Charging End
.................................. 48"
Rear of Heater
.................................. 24"
Front of Heater
.................................. 36"
Other Side
.................................. 12"
Flue Pipe
.................................. 18"
If the heater is being installed on a combustible floor, a regulation insulating sheet metal covered stove board should be placed under
it. This board should extend at least 18" beyond the heater on the wood charging side and 6" on all other sides.
INSTALLATION
Valley Comfort Systems Inc. supports the Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. this organization provides training and
certification for personnel involved in installation and maintenance of wood heating systems across Canada. For your safety
and satisfaction your system must be properly installed.
The installation of this heater shall be in accordance with the regulations of authorities having jurisdiction. It shall be installed where
there is an adequate supply of combustion air to assure proper combustion. If necessary, provisions must be made to compensate for
air drawn by other appliances, such as exhaust fans, clothes dryers or fireplaces.
If the heater is being installed where normal air infiltration does not meet the requirements for combustion and ventilating, outside air
must be introduced to the heater area.
THE FLUE PIPE
The Flue pipes used should be 6" in diameter and constructed of uncoated steel sheet metal or stainless steel with a thickness of at
least 24 gauge. Always fit the small crimped end of the pipe into the large section of the pipe below, beginning with the small end of
the flue pipe fitting into the flue collar on the heater. This will allow any creosote that may form in the pipe to run back in to the
combustion chamber and burn safely, rather than run out the joints and onto the floor.
Avoid long horizontal runs when installing the flue pipe. It is best if you can obtain at least 1/4 rise per foot to the chimney. If possible
avoid using more than two elbows between the chimney and the heater.
Fasten all pipe joints, including the heater flue collar, with sheet metal screws. Use a bolt on the heater flue collar. On long pipe
installations the joints should be sealed with furnace cement.
THE FAN COMPLETE WITH CONTROL
Study the diagram on the next page. Then attach the control with the two screws provided, as shown at "A". Adjust it by moving it to
and from the smoke pipe. Moving the control towards the smoke pipe will allow a fast cut-in of the fan, away will provide slower cut-in.
The average setting is from 3/4" to 1" from the smoke pipe to the center of the control.
Attach the fan with the four 1/4 x 1/2 bolts provided, making certain that the oiling holes on the motor are facing up. Using a light oil
(SAE 20/30), oil the motor at each end of the shaft once a season or every six months when in use. If the fan motor is a sealed
bearing type there are no holes, no oiling is required.