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Wood Master CleanFire 400 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Outdoor Wood Fired Hydronic HEater

Summary of CleanFire 400

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    Outdoor wood fired hydronic heater cleanfire 400 owners manual retain this manual northwest manufacturing, inc / 600 polk ave sw / red lake falls, mn 56750 www.Woodmaster.Com / 800-932-3629 / manual pn: 7994-505 rev:2.1.4.

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    2 cleanfire owners manual 2016 safety .....................................................................................2-7 fuel ...........................................................................................8 features .....................................................................

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    3 cleanfire owners manual 2016 • the chimney height may need to be adjusted depending on the installation and local codes. Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance. Follow all state/local codes. • never open the tube access door or lower access door during operation! • al...

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    4 cleanfire owners manual 2016 safety instructions in this manual, or if the catalytic element is deactivated or removed. • the woodmaster cleanfire will not function properly with the catalytic combustor removed. • this wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is ag...

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    5 cleanfire owners manual 2016 safety various burn rates along with various wood species and moisture content will affect efficiency and heat output ratings. Test results were obtained using seasoned oak. A high burn rate will yield a more efficient result. Delivered efficiency ranges from 64.8% to ...

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    7 cleanfire owners manual 2016 safety northwest manufacturing inc. 600 polk ave sw red lake falls, mn 56750 / 800-932-3629 / www.Woodmaster.Com model: cleanfire 400 voltage: 120 v ac amps: 10 frequency: 60 hz minimum ampactity (mca): 10 maximum over current protective device: 10 refer to owners manu...

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    8 cleanfire owners manual 2016 fuel all fuels must conform to certain quality standards to ensure trouble free operation of the boiler. Use of unapproved fuels may result in faulty operation and a voided warranty. Danger: risk of fire for explosion; never use the following: trash, household garbage,...

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    9 cleanfire owners manual 2016 features 1. Fire door 2. Dry fire chamber 5. Negative pressure suction fan 6. Isolators 7. Dampers - primary and secondary 8. Oxygen injection tube 9. Catalyst location 8 9 3 1 2 4 6 7 5 features • asme certified pressurized vessel • dry fire chamber • minimal maintena...

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    10 cleanfire owners manual 2016 choosing location when installing your woodmaster, keep in mind the direction of the winds during heating months. Try to place the boiler in an area where exhaust will not be a problem for yourself or any surrounding neighbors. For either indoor or outdoor installatio...

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    11 cleanfire owners manual 2016 installation • should be located greater than 100 feet from any residence not served. • should be located 10 feet from any combustible materials. Always remember to comply with all applicable state and local codes. The cleanfire can be installed in the building that i...

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    12 cleanfire owners manual 2016 woodmaster cleanfire on a proper support will result in a voided warranty. Never use combustible materials, such as wood blocks, to support the cleanfire. This drawing shows the outside dimensions of the boiler along with the boiler feet placement and the location of ...

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    13 cleanfire owners manual 2016 installing the water pump remove the cover on the pump. Then using an approved wire, connect the ground wire to the green ground screw on the pump. Connect the black wire to the yellow wire on the pump. Finally, connect the remaining two white wires together and repla...

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    14 cleanfire owners manual 2016 installation plumbing the water pump and expansion tank for the boiler loop should be located inside of the building that is served. Wa- ter connections for the boiler are accessed by removing the side panel on the bottom left side of the boiler. Make sure the boiler ...

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    15 cleanfire owners manual 2016 entering the building with water lines can be done underground or over the sill plate. Once inside the building the typical hookup would run first to the domestic hot water supply and next to an existing heating system such as a forced air boiler or a hot water heatin...

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    16 cleanfire owners manual 2016 installation hot water supply from woodmaster cold water return to woodmaster existing heat zone return woodmaster water to water heat transfer unit circulating pump for existing hot water heating system existing hot water boiler cold water return from heat exchanger ...

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    17 cleanfire owners manual 2016 operation understanding the boiler controller the controller for the woodmaster has an easy to read, backlit oled display that can be read in extreme condi- tions. The user can input selections using three arrow buttons. The function of these buttons will change, depe...

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    18 cleanfire owners manual 2016 operation accessing the diagnostics menu press and hold the button for 10-12 seconds. This menu is intended for diagnosing a problem, and any calibrating should be done by qualified persons. Follow the on screen directions to change the light timer. The timer can be s...

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    19 cleanfire owners manual 2016 operation firing spread your firing material in the fire chamber making sure that it covers the entire bottom of the fire chamber. Note: a cardboard and newspaper combination works best at starting the fire. Caution: do not use laminated or coated paper or cardboard i...

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    20 cleanfire owners manual 2016 operation once the wood pieces have ignited and a good size fire established, more wood kindling pieces can be added. The maximum fill level is 1” (2.54cm) from the top of the door opening. Close the fire chamber door. Once the catalyst has reached 750° on the display...

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    21 cleanfire owners manual 2016 operation reloading the boiler the woodmaster cleanfire is designed for a continuous burn and can be reloaded at any time as long as certain parameters are met. Under low load conditions a full fuel load may be added. This will not affect the burn quality or efficienc...

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    22 cleanfire owners manual 2016 operation when the door is open, inspect the coal bed and remove any ash build up that may be present near the primary air ports on each side of the fire chamber. If there is an excess build up of ash clean the fire chamber according to the directions in the maintenan...

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    23 cleanfire owners manual 2016 to maintain the efficiency of your boiler the manufacturer recommends that you perform these checks. You may need to clean it more frequently depending on the heat load and the type of wood that you are burning. Cleaning requires the fuel load to be at the end of the ...

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    24 cleanfire owners manual 2016 maintenance removing the ash from the fire chamber (weekly or as needed) open the fire chamber door according to the directions in the operating section. When the ash buildup in the bottom of the fire chamber is at or higher than the primary air channels, it is nec- e...

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    25 cleanfire owners manual 2016 unscrew the four knobs that secure the lid. Disconnect the draft fan wires. Take care not to damage the connectors. Cleaning of the turbulators, tube box and ash box (every 6 months or as needed) making sure the boiler is cool and power is discon- nected, remove the c...

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    26 cleanfire owners manual 2016 slide each turbulator up and down to loosen. Use a twist- ing motion to clean the transfer tubs. Remove and clean each turbulator. Take care not to damage the insulation and the sensors on the side of the box. Vacuum all ash from the tube box, including the door and a...

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    27 cleanfire owners manual 2016 open the ash box door by unscrewing the two knobs. Vacuum or sweep the ash from the ash box. Replace the cover when finished. Monitor the pressure of the water in the boiler daily. If the pressure is low, add water. There is no need to drain and flush the boiler when ...

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    28 cleanfire owners manual 2016 chimney sweeping & creosote removal (twice a month) creosote – formation and need for removal – when wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic va- pors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relativel...

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    29 cleanfire owners manual 2016 remove the heat exchanger lid as previously described. Remove the cap screws that secure the catalyst housing lid in place and carefully remove the lid, taking care not to damage the seal or drop any debris onto the catalyst. Carefully remove the insulation pieces fro...

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    30 cleanfire owners manual 2016 remove the old catalyst by gently prying it out of the heat exchanger with a screwdriver. The old seal will fall apart when the catalyst is removed. Clean any debris out of the bottom ash box after completing installation. Remove all of the old seal and inspect the ce...

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    31 cleanfire owners manual 2016 maintenance the front door should seal tightly with no visible signs of air leakage. If a leak is detected or if the rope becomes hard and is no longer flexible, the seal should be re- placed. To replace the outer door seal, locate the joint of the rope and start to r...

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    32 cleanfire owners manual 2016 maintenance to replace the inner seal loosen, but do not remove, the two nuts that hold the inner protection plate to the door. Slide the old rope out from under the plate. Slide a portion of the new rope under the plate, making sure to leave enough of the rope expose...

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    33 cleanfire owners manual 2016 maintenance to replace the seals from the top and bottom doors on the heat exchanger, locate the joint of the rope and start to remove one end by simply pulling the rope out of the channel on the door. Scrape out any old caulking and clean any debris from the channel ...

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    34 cleanfire owners manual 2016 maintenance low water cutoff - testing the lwco is located on the top left side of the rear enclosure. To test for proper function the boiler must be empty of water. With the boiler empty, power on the cleanfire. The control should not allow operation, and the indicat...

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    35 cleanfire owners manual 2016 wiring grn grn br n br n wh t blk gr n blk blu wht blk ac out 3 wh t red blk wh t red blk 2 pos outlet grn wht blk 120 vac 60hz service in (14-2 w/ground) wht cb 10a reset 2 3 1 blk blk 4x4 junction grn wht 10x10 junction grn wht blk 5a master solenoid damper 0 primar...

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    36 cleanfire owners manual 2016 if boiler is not heating: 1. Check fire. 2. Check pump. If pump is not running, shut off power supply to pump and inspect. 3. Check water pressure. If water is low, inspect for leaks in the system. 4. Check the ash box for ash buildup. If opening is reduced fire canno...

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    37 cleanfire owners manual 2016 troubleshooting 8. If no errors are found, check and clean the firebox. 9. Check the firebox and door seals for damage. If no damage is found, restart the boiler according to this manual. Note: if any damage is found, contact your woodmaster dealer. In the event of po...

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    38 cleanfire owners manual 2016 troubleshooting error codes below is a list of errors that the controller can display and the course of action that should be taken to rectify the issue. All repairs must be made by qualified persons. Error cause solution o2 error o2 reads 0% for 60 consecutive minute...

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    39 cleanfire owners manual 2016 warranty this warranty is provided by northwest manufacturing, inc. Only for the benefit of the initial purchaser (original owner) of the northwest manufacturing, inc. Woodmaster cleanfire (the “boiler”) on the original site of installation (the “site of original inst...

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    40 cleanfire owners manual 2016 warranty this warranty is provided by northwest manufacturing, inc. Only for the benefit of the initial purchaser (original owner) of the northwest manufacturing, inc. Woodmaster cleanfire (the “boiler”) on the original site of installation (the “site of original inst...

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    Northwest manufacturing inc. 600 polk ave. Sw red lake falls, mn 56750 northwest manufacturing inc. 600 polk ave. Sw red lake falls, mn 56750 place postage here cut her e and mail regis tr ation car d.

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    Please fill out the warranty registration card below and mail it back to us. Failure to register may delay warranty claims. Woodmaster cleanfire 400 warranty registration card owners name address city state zip daytime phone home phone email date of purchase dealers name address city state zip phone ...

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    43 cleanfire owners manual 2016 power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single phase, 120v, 60 hz maximum current draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 amps @ 120 v, 60 hz btu/hr outpu...

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    Northwest manufacturing, inc / 600 polk ave sw / red lake falls, mn 56750 www.Woodmaster.Com / 800-932-3629 / manual pn: 7994-505.