Continental Heating & Cooling CHMF 150, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ling this unit contact the local building or fire or other authority having jurisdiction and follow their guidelines Operate only with the doors tightly closed Do not use an elevated grate or otherwis...

Page 2: ...0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND SCHEMATICS 49 7 1 LOW VOLTAGE WIRING THERMOSTAT 49 7 2 THERMOSTAT LOCATION 49 7 3 BLOWER BOX WIRING CONNECTIONS 49 7 3 1 SELECTING AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER SPEEDS 50 7 4 E...

Page 3: ...F EQUIPPED 85 10 0 REPLACEMENTS 86 11 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 87 12 0 WARRANTY 88 13 0 SERVICE HISTORY 89 WARNING H68 1 THIS APPLIANCE AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE INSTALLED AND OPERATED AS...

Page 4: ...ree from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Under no circumstances should this appliance be modified Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immed...

Page 5: ...APPLIANCE IS HOT WHEN OPERATED AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF CONTACTED CHILDREN AND PETS MUST BE KEPT FROM TOUCHING THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS HOT CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER DISTRIBUTOR FOR SA...

Page 6: ...AIR FLOW CIRCULATION AND HEAT TRANSFER COMBUSTION AIR FLOW W415 1506 A 12 04 15 6 IOM EN...

Page 7: ...air for combustion Choice of glass door for radiant heat through front of furnace or solid door to provide more heating through exchange surfaces Firebrick lining for firebox creates kiln like temper...

Page 8: ...HIELDING SPECIFICATIONS ARE MET SEE SECTION 6 3 THIS APPLIANCE CONFIGURED WITH ALL MODULES WEIGHS C HMF150 700LBS 318KG C HMF200 830LBS 375KG ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE FLOOR SUPPORT FOR THE APPLIANCE T...

Page 9: ...TAL RUN VERTICAL RISE H12 2 1 The vertical height of the air intake liner must not be greater than 2 3 the height of the chimney The duct terminations must be located so they can not be blocked i e sn...

Page 10: ...VERING AND PALLET RE MOVAL REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE CAUTION HIGH CENTRE OF GRAVITY THIS UNIT IS VERY TOP HEAVY USE CAUTION WHEN MANOEUVRING OR RE MOVING THE FURNACE FROM THE BASE PALLET LIFTIN...

Page 11: ...Firmly support side of the furnace near top to prevent furnace toppling when the skid furnace are tilted HIGH CENTRE OF GRAVITY 2ND INSTALLER SUPPORTS WEIGHT OF UNIT FROM TOP INSTALLER 1 STALLER 1 INS...

Page 12: ...3 Switch panels to opposite sides and reverse process 4 5 MOUNT MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS TO FURNACE PLENUM PLENUM STEP 2 Tilt side panels outwards from top and pull up diagonally Attach the electrical...

Page 13: ...owards the front of the furnace in the air damper assembly slot and the base of the VGB held firmly down on the top of the air supply chamber position the bend in the vertical fingers so there is a 0...

Page 14: ...r lever up and down at the front of the Top Damper Bracket Again the shutter shall move up and down freely and the shutter should readily return to the closed position under gravity 4 Connect electric...

Page 15: ...the front This will allow the flue gases to escape the firebox Spread the baffles tight to each side to ensure there are not gaps as illustrated 2 75 CHMF150 SIDE VIEW STEP 4 Repeat steps 1 thru 3 wit...

Page 16: ...MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE AND OR CHIMNEY FIRE DO NOT STRIKE OR SLAM DOOR NEVER REMOVE THE DOOR WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS HOT H3 1 NOTE DOOR MAY NOT BE AS ILLUSTRATED DOOR HANDLE DOOR FRONT VIEW SPRING WASHER...

Page 17: ...Combination Wood Electric Furnace see Section 5 4 Hybrid CHMF150 200 as a Combination Wood Oil Electric Furnace see Section 5 5 5 0 CONFIGURATION OF LEFT AND RIGHT RETURN AIR WITH OTHER HYBRID MODULE...

Page 18: ...nly be installed on a furnace duct system and chimney that are in good operating condition 10 a The differential static pressure between the inside and outside of the warm air supply plenum or the air...

Page 19: ...under any circumstances to the chimney or vent serving a gas furnace or gas appliance 15 Disconnect power from both electric furnace and Add On furnace before servicing 16 Refer to original furnace ma...

Page 20: ...furnace top secure with hex head screws Secure the top flange of the switch mounting bracket by fastening with 2 hex head self drilling screws into the supply plenum Secure the wood limit switch onto...

Page 21: ...UES ON THE FAN LIMIT CONTROL MUST NOT BE CHANGED FROM THE FACTORY SETTING ANY ADJUSTMENT TO THIS CONTROL WILL AFFECT THE OPERATING EFFICIENCY OF THE FURNACE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY COVERAGE Once se...

Page 22: ...100 1300 CFM thru the ducting system CHMF150 1300 1700 CFM CHMF200 NOTE Instructions and specifications to be included in kit for a For ECM motor in original furnace relay acts as dry contact for G co...

Page 23: ...e levelling legs on the blower box mod ule so that the module is level and clearance hole on the mounting flanges align with pilot holes on side of the furnace panel STEP 7 Lift the blower outlet side...

Page 24: ...the wiring will not be damaged when adjusting the length of flex conduit Measure 12 305mm off end of the flex conduit and put small break kink in the conduit at this point using side cutters or hacks...

Page 25: ...ront panel to the front corner post and pull the bottom front panel off CHMF150 200 furnace assembly LEFT HAND RA Remove the oil flue blanking plate off the rear furnace panel remove 8 hex screws from...

Page 26: ...rnace combustion chamber heat exchanger HMFK CMBCH 1 CHMF150 or HMFK CCH200 CHMF200 into the lower cavity of HMF150 200 body see diagrams Ensure the heat exchanger is on the same side as the blower LE...

Page 27: ...in bottom front panel when panel loosely fit in final position Correct position of bottom front panel has top flange of panel over top of firebox front flange and underneath furnace bottom New bottom...

Page 28: ...head by connector nut Power neutral and ground connections should be made to oil burner controls as per installation owner manual for specific oil burner Flex conduit should be secured to floor where...

Page 29: ...wing diagram for correct mounting position depending on left or right hand RA requirement H3 46 THE MOUNTING LOCATION AND MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE OIL LIMIT SWITCH ARE NOT THE SAME FOR THE HMF150 AND...

Page 30: ...CE FLUE RIGHT HAND RA CONFIGURATION OIL FURNACE FLUE BLOWER MODULE HARNESS OIL LIMIT MOUNTING BRACKET OIL LIMIT HARNESS FIGURE B FIGURE A OIL FAN LIMIT SET POINTS OIL FAN LIMIT WIRING Once the set poi...

Page 31: ...LEFT HAND RA CONFIGURATION Locate and secure lower heat shield per diagrams Secure heat shield using 1 4 hex head self drilling screws LEFT HAND RA CONFIGURATION TOP FLANGE OF HEAT SHIELD RESTS ON BO...

Page 32: ...evel of the oil burner For more detail on which method is more suited for a particular installation see appropriate burner manual accompanying the oil burner in the oil furnace module kit Details on i...

Page 33: ...c furnace module beside each other as per diagram LOCK NUT LEVEL LEG Align holes in the adjacent top and side flanges and secure with 9 x 1 2 hex head wildrill screws NOTE Top bottom flange screws thr...

Page 34: ...ctor nut on the inside of box Refer to section 7 3 for blower box wiring connections BLOWER SIDE PANEL BLOWER HARNESS LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX TO BLOWER MODULE H3 51 ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTIONS...

Page 35: ...iring Connections in this manual Thermostat 24V Control Wiring Connect a single pair of 24V control wire not supplied to the 4 and 7 terminals on the terminal strip mounted to the top of the main cont...

Page 36: ...SECTION 6 0 PLENUM AND VENTING INSTALLATION 5 5 HYBRID CHMF150 200 AS A WOOD OIL ELECTRIC FURNACE STEP 14 See SECTION 8 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRED COMPONENTS CHMF150 200 Hybrid Furnace HMFK BMP...

Page 37: ...ELECTRIC COMBINATION USE CHIMNEY CERTIFIED TO 2100 F 1149 C FOR WOOD BURNING APPLIANCES LISTED AS UL103HT USA ULCS629 CANADA MINIMUM 6 152mm DIAMETER LISTED RESIDENTIAL CHIMNEY SEE AND FOLLOW CHIMNEY...

Page 38: ...5 6 152mm End cap for clean out 6 5 to 7 127mm to 178mm Increaser 7 90 5 127mm Elbow 8 Barometric damper 9 45 5 127mm Elbow change angle to suit incline 10 WARNING Oil flue to be mounted on same side...

Page 39: ...IBLES AND SERVICE CLEARANCES H3 56 VENTING FROM OIL FLUE ALWAYS INCLINES TO THE SAME SIDE OF THE FURNACE THAT THE BLOWER MODULE IS MOUNTED ON CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 24 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES SER...

Page 40: ...shielding with the fol lowing specifications is employed Ceiling height can be reduced to 6ft 1 8m when shielding specifications are met FOR CHMF200 ONLY Minimum ceiling height for installation can b...

Page 41: ...combustible surface and shield must be maintained Maintain a minimum gap of 6 152mm between the top surface of the plenum and initial 6ft 1 8m of duct run Shield dimensions and locations must protect...

Page 42: ...777 USA THE CHIMNEY OR CHIMNEY LINER MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE APPLIANCE USING AN APPROVED VENT CONNECTOR SYSTEM STOVE PIPE IS SUITABLE PROVIDED APPROPRIATE CLEARANCES ARE MAINTAINED CHIMNEY DRAFT GREA...

Page 43: ...materials when testing is complete H3 58 CHIMNEY DRAFT GREATER THAN 0 06 W C 15 Pa MAY CAUSE AN UNCONTROLLABLE FIRE AND DAMAGE THE FURNACE 6 4 2 MEASURING DRAFT 6 5 CONNECTING DUCTWORK PLENUMS BETWEEN...

Page 44: ...stalled An ember stop of minimum 0 015 0 4mm thick sheet steel extending 18 457mm in front of firebox door to 2 76mm behind the cleanout of the chimney The ember stop width must protrude a minimum of...

Page 45: ...ATE MODE OF OPERATION FURNACE OR AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE TO CORRECTLY POSITION THE SEASONAL DUCTING DAMPERS WILL CAUSE FURNACE AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT TO OPERATE OUTSIDE THEIR SAFE OPERATING P...

Page 46: ...DAMPER ORIENTATION WINTER MODE All three dampers are in the horizontal position blocking air flow through the bypass plenum and forcing air through the furnace loop DAMPER ORIENTATION SUMMER MODE All...

Page 47: ...the three limit switches have not been closed The control circuit that requires the limit switches runs between terminals 10 and 11 of the control terminal strip mounted on the wood furnace control b...

Page 48: ...nfigurations Example shows part of the control wiring for wood wood electric wood oil or wood oil electric with air conditioning configurations Example shows part of the control wiring for wood add on...

Page 49: ...thermostat and control wiring should be a minimum of 18 AWG copper Excessive lengths of wire may result in enough voltage drop to impair the proper functioning of the furnace For thermostat wires in...

Page 50: ...2 N RED YELLOW BLUE BLACK WHITE BLOWER MOTOR HARNESS TERMINAL BLOCK IN BLOWER MODULE ELECTRIC FURNACE HARNESS NOT APPLICABLE FOR WOOD OIL FURNACE 12 3 H73 7 FOR WOOD WOOD ELECTRIC COMBINATIONS CHMF150...

Page 51: ...F 0 2 W C POWER FOR AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER OPERATION TERMINATE ON APPROPRIATE MOTOR SPEED NOTE SOME FURNACE WIRING OMITTED FOR CLARITY 9 8 7 A2 A1 3 2 1 4 RELAY 24VAC 12 3 FROM B HARNESS 3 12 SEE SEC...

Page 52: ...W HMFK ADDON RELAY KIT 11 14 24 VAC CONTROL CIRCUIT B B HMFK BMP50 1 BLOWER BOX BLOWER TERMINAL BLOCK HMFK AC2 KIT N 12 3 2 OR B C C WHITE N 7 L1 POWER SUPPLY TO RIELLO OR BECKET OIL BURNER SEE BURNER...

Page 53: ...ACK UP FURNACE CONTROL BOARD Y G R C W HMFK ADDON RELAY KIT 11 14 24 VAC CONTROL CIRCUIT B B C LOWER JUNCTION BOX NOTE MOVE WIRE 5 TO TERMINAL 6 FOR ADD ON STAND ALONE WOOD FURNACE AND WOOD ELECTRIC C...

Page 54: ...WER JUNCTION BOX NOTE MOVE WIRE 5 TO TERMINAL 6 FOR ADD ON STAND ALONE WOOD FURNACE AND WOOD ELECTRIC CONFIGURATIONS H73 19 2 HMFK BMP50 1 BLOWER BOX BLOWER TERMINAL BLOCK HMFK AC2 KIT N 12 3 2 SEE SE...

Page 55: ...LINE LIMIT 10 11 13 14 A A B C C WHITE N 7 L1 POWER SUPPLY TO RIELLO OR BECKET OIL BURNER SEE BURNER MANUALS FOR CONNECTION DETAILS LOWER JUNCTION BOX H73 19 5 HMFK BMP50 1 BLOWER BOX BLOWER TERMINAL...

Page 56: ...AC2 KIT N 12 3 2 B C LOWER JUNCTION BOX H73 19 4 2 TO SELECT SPEED TERMINAL BLOWER CONTROL CONTACT TERMINALS ELECTRIC FURNACE NOTE MOVE WIRE 5 TO TERMINAL 6 FOR ADD ON STAND ALONE WOOD FURNACE AND WO...

Page 57: ...K BMP50 1 BLOWER BOX BLOWER TERMINAL BLOCK HMFK AC2 KIT N 12 3 2 C C WHITE N 7 L1 POWER SUPPLY TO RIELLO OR BECKET OIL BURNER SEE BURNER MANUALS FOR CONNECTION DETAILS LOWER JUNCTION BOX H73 19 6 2 TO...

Page 58: ...ON CONFIGURATION REQUIRED FOR WOOD OIL ELECTRIC CONFIGURATION REQUIRED FOR WOOD OIL WOOD OIL ELECTRIC CONFIGURATIONS REQUIRED FOR WOOD OIL WOOD ELECTRIC WOOD OIL ELECTRIC CONFIGURATIONS REQUIRED FOR...

Page 59: ...WITH NAPOLEON CONTINENTAL GAS FURNACES H73 23 3 WOOD THERMOSTAT R W BACK UP FURNACE THERMOSTAT R Rc W Y G 24VAC CONTROL TERMINAL HMFK ADD ON RELAY MODULE 11 14 REQUIRED FOR ADD ON CONFIGURATION REQUI...

Page 60: ...NOT INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING IN THE SYSTEM WOOD FURNACE ONLY CONFIGURATION H73 23 2 WOOD THERMOSTAT R W 24VAC CONTROL TERMINAL REQUIRED FOR ALL CONFIGURATIONS 7 5 3 CONTROL WIRING WITHOUT AIR CONDI...

Page 61: ...CONFIGURATION H73 23 6 WOOD THERMOSTAT R W 24VAC CONTROL TERMINAL REQUIRED FOR WOOD OIL WOOD OIL ELECTRIC CONFIGURATIONS REQUIRED FOR WOOD OIL WOOD ELECTRIC WOOD OIL ELECTRIC CONFIGURATIONS REQUIRED F...

Page 62: ...AIR CONDITIONING IN THE SYSTEM ELECTRIC FURNACE CONFIGURATION H73 23 4 WOOD THERMOSTAT R W 24VAC CONTROL TERMINAL 1 C REQUIRED FOR WOOD ELECTRIC CONFIGURATION REQUIRED FOR WOOD OIL WOOD ELECTRIC WOOD...

Page 63: ...HE SYSTEM OIL ELECTRIC FURNACE CONFIGURATION H73 23 5 WOOD THERMOSTAT R W 24VAC CONTROL TERMINAL 1 C REQUIRED FOR WOOD ELECTRIC CONFIGURATION REQUIRED FOR WOOD OIL WOOD OIL ELECTRIC CONFIGURATIONS REQ...

Page 64: ...CUIT WIRING FOR AN ADD ON FURNACE CONFIGURATION WITH AIR CONDITIONING H73 20 1 WOOD THERMOSTAT R W BACK UP FURNACE AC THERMOSTAT R Rc W Y G HMFK ADDON RELAY MODULE 11 14 24VAC COIL FIELD SUPPLY N O 2...

Page 65: ...IR CONDITIONING H73 22A WOOD AC THERMOSTAT R Rc W Y G 24VAC COIL 3 CONTACT RELAY HMFK AC2 KIT LOCATE IN BLOWER BOX 24VAC CONTROL TERMINAL 8 9 3 12 12 3 AC SPEED BLOWER MOTOR 2 N HIGH MED HIGH MED LOW...

Page 66: ...VAC CONTROL TERMINAL 8 9 3 12 12 3 AC SPEED BLOWER MOTOR 2 N HIGH MED HIGH MED LOW LOW RED YELLOW BLUE BLACK WHITE TERMINAL BLOCK IN BLOWER KIT AC FOR BLOWER SPEED CONNECTIONS SEE SECTIONS 7 3 7 3 1 H...

Page 67: ...PEED BLOWER MOTOR 2 N HIGH MED HIGH MED LOW LOW RED YELLOW BLUE BLACK WHITE TERMINAL BLOCK IN BLOWER KIT AC FOR BLOWER SPEED CONNECTIONS SEE SECTIONS 7 3 7 3 1 HARNESS B INSIDE BLOWER BOX 3 12 N 2 ELE...

Page 68: ...R MOTOR 2 N HIGH MED HIGH MED LOW LOW RED YELLOW BLUE BLACK WHITE TERMINAL BLOCK IN BLOWER KIT AC FOR BLOWER SPEED CONNECTIONS SEE SECTIONS 7 3 7 3 1 HARNESS B INSIDE BLOWER BOX 3 12 N 2 ELECTRIC OIL...

Page 69: ...HIGH LIMIT SWITCH RELAY 90 294 GREEN GND BLACK 9 BLUE 5 RED 4A WHITE BLUE RED BLACK RED TO SUMMER SWITCH TO TRANSFORMER PRIMARY LOWER JUNCTION BOX PLUGS PLUG C GND GREEN VERT 16 WHITE BLANC 2 RED ROUG...

Page 70: ...2 GREEN TOP TERMINAL 10 WHITE INTERLOCK RELAY A2 10 WHITE TOP TERMINAL 16 WHITE RED TO FUSE SECONDARY 24V PRIMARY 120V 14 BLACK TRANSFORMER W707 0015 6 BROWN 5 YELLOW 4 PINK 3 BLUE RED 24VAC TRANSFORM...

Page 71: ...the fuel in full batches loading the firebox with a full fuel load and not replenishing until it has burnt down to a shallow coal bed For fuel packing and burn time purposes the ideal length of wood...

Page 72: ...nerated in all stages of the combustion process regardless of the fuel Several precautions can be taken to minimize the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning occurring The first is to run the furnace in t...

Page 73: ...ut of the firebox by manually adjusting the primary air control shutter On the front face of the primary air control box a control arm protrudes out To increase combustion push down on this handle mov...

Page 74: ...nsion contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected When first installed the furnace brick and metal are cold and must become hot before the appliance will...

Page 75: ...S AND CHIMNEY REGULARLY HOT SURFACES DO NOT TOUCH DURING OPERATION FREQUENTLY EXAMINE ALL DOOR SEALS GASKETS REPLACE IF WORN FAILURE TO SHUT DOORS TIGHTLY AND IGNORING LEAKING GASKETS CAN RESULT IN EX...

Page 76: ...nel in the ashes down to the fire bricks This channel should be 1 to 2 25mm to 51mm wide and run from the front centre to the rear centre of the fire box This channel allows in rush air from the pilot...

Page 77: ...TCH POSITIONS NOTE DOOR MAY NOT BE AS ILLUSTRATED NOTE DOOR MAY NOT BE AS ILLUSTRATED 5 O CLOCK POSITION NOTE DOOR MAY NOT BE AS ILLUSTRATED 3 O CLOCK POSITION 12 O CLOCK POSITION The bricks will be n...

Page 78: ...a cross section less than 1 X 1 25mm X 25mm A major characteristic of a flash fire is that the wood is piled in such a way that the volume of the fuel pile can consist of as much if not more air spac...

Page 79: ...ES IN CARDBOARD BOXES DUMP IN BACK YARDS OR STORE IN GARAGES IF USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP ASHES BE SURE THE ASHES ARE ENTIRELY COOLED USING A VACUUM TO CLEAN UP WARM ASHES COULD CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE T...

Page 80: ...of of the house to see if any part has become hot enough to catch fire If necessary spray with a fire extinguisher or water from a garden hose 4 Do not operate the appliance again until you are certai...

Page 81: ...ustibles heat sensitive material NEVER STORE WOOD IN THE ASH PAN COMPARTMENT if applicable NOTE When loading the appliance ensure to keep fuel back from the glass If coals are to accumulate on the fro...

Page 82: ...end grain Cut the wood so that it will fit horizontally front to back making for easier loading and less of a likelihood that the wood will roll onto the glass Manufactured firelogs made by compressi...

Page 83: ...uld be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire 1 When the appliance is cool open the door and place the door frame down careful not to scratch the paint 2 Remove the two bolts holding the firebre...

Page 84: ...efficiency Figure 1 9 8 1 MAINTENANCE OF THE EXCHANGERS Figure 2 MOVE BAFFLE FORWARD ASHES CAN DROP THROUGH TO FIREPBOX WARNING REMEMBER TO REPOSITION BAFFLE TO REAR OF FIREBOX FAILURE TO DO SO CAN R...

Page 85: ...may result Normally a hot fire will clean the glass The most common reasons for dirty glass include not using sufficient fuel to get the appliance thoroughly hot using green or wet wood closing the dr...

Page 86: ...PLIANCE AND ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION W720 0158 REAR SECONDARY AIR TUBE CHMF200 W720 0159 FRONT SECONDARY AIR TUBE CHMF200 W485 0034 SECONDARY AIR TUBE COTTER PIN W485 0047 H...

Page 87: ...fect draft In these cases a small amount of smoke may enter the home Adding more pipe or a draft inducing cap may help See the section on Selecting Wood for details Chimney height and outside conditio...

Page 88: ...on damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of CONTINENTAL All parts replaced under the President s Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy are subject to a single claim CONTINENTAL will...

Page 89: ...13 0 SERVICE HISTORY 43 1 W415 1506 A 12 04 15 89 EN...

Page 90: ...44 1 14 0 NOTES W415 1506 A 12 04 15 90 IOM EN...