Earth Klear Sky 400, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Klear Sky 400 P O Box 310 Mountain Grove MO 65711 417 746 0043 www EarthOutdoor com...

Page 2: ...r days weeks or years Our staff has worked hard to provide you with a quality product that you should enjoy for many years Please take time to read he information in this manual and follow the recomme...

Page 3: ...ortant to observe all possible injury Among the many considerations you are advised to Observe all safety stickers on the furnace This furnace must be wired by a qualified electrician in accordance wi...

Page 4: ...ITH A TIGHT FITTING LID THE CLOSED CONTAINER OF ASHED SHOULD BE PLACED ON A NON COMPUSTIBLE FLOOR OR ON THE GROUND ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF BY BURIAL IN SOIL OR OTHERWISE DISPER...

Page 5: ...fied Manufacturer Earth Manufacturing LLC Model Klear Sky 400 Maximum Output Rating 70 770 BTU s HR 16 24 Load Capacity 11 323 to 16 985 BTU s HR 25 50 Load Capacity 17 683 to 35 385 BTU s HR 8 Hr Out...

Page 6: ...nish the wood when needed HOW MUCH WOOD WILL I USE That depends on your home insulation and the quality of wood you re burning This might help heating a 2 500 sq ft well insulated home and a 60 gallon...

Page 7: ...ator You can run a regular inexpensive extension cord to the unit and unplug the furnace from the outlet on the back of the furnace and plug into a small generator Problem solved However when most hom...

Page 8: ...the factory The light is a weather guard switch that can be used in all weather conditions The light is a 150 watt halogen light for illuminating front of the furnace door with double latch safety and...

Page 9: ...can be many variations in proper installation Here are some general guidelines to follow Setting the Furnace Depending on your application and site conditions you may choose a pre poured pad or you ma...

Page 10: ...l require special help from another water source to fix Once the pump has started pushing water through the lines check the various connections throughout the system to verify they are all good and yo...

Page 11: ...d using a metal container of some kind to put the ashes in when removing them Rake coals to the back of the furnace remove the ashes and then rake coals back towards the front of the unit At the end o...

Page 12: ...front of the blower hole Ashes may be built up too much in the fire chamber Before you stoke the fire make sure you take a shovel or some device and rake the coals towards the middle of the furnace A...

Page 13: ...air bubbles It will also cause the water to spray from the bottom flange of the pump and you get wet if not careful Allow this to run for approx two minutes time can be based on length of run to the h...

Page 14: ...ner 8 The life of your furnace depends upon proper maintenance You must submit a water sample to Wood Boiler Solutions LLC for professional lab analysis You must follow their recommendations for chemi...

Page 15: ...l Earth Outdoor Wood Furnaces WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 1 Burning any material of any kind other than regular non treated wood 2 Any modifications or changes to the unit 3 Lack of maintenance including i Fa...

Page 16: ...ed use such as ash door left open or the fan left off during high fires 14 Failure of the water pump resulting in an over heating of the furnace 15 Misuse or incorrect use 16 Insufficient or inadequat...

Page 17: ...ube com watch v yo1 Zrh11s EPA offers four simple steps to properly dry firewood before using in a wood burning stove or fireplace Wet wood can create excessive smoke which is wasted fuel Burning dry...

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Page 19: ...Model 150 Series Catalytic Gasification Control Systems for Installation User Guide Patents Pending Updated 4 December 2013...

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Page 21: ...m CGCS The CGCS is a balanced system designed for your Earth Outdoor furnace that manages fire exhaust temperature water temperature and the fuel to air mixture to provide the highest level of efficie...

Page 22: ...yst has been preheated to the activation temperature before the blower on the front door of your Earth Outdoor furnace is powered The catalyst should reach activation in one to five minutes or less du...

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Page 24: ...ING REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITCHES AND BREAKERS10 PCD VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS 10 PCD VOLTAGE AND CURRENT MEASUREMENT 10 MODEL 150 INTELLIGENT BIO FUEL CONTROLLER INSTALLATION 11 IBC 3 1 INSTALLATION 11 IB...

Page 25: ...AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING CIRCUIT SECTION 18 HIGH VOLTAGE POWER AND OUTPUT CIRCUIT SECTION 18 FIRMWARE 18 PCD AND IBC MAINTENANCE 19 PREVENTATIVE 19 VISUAL INSPECTION 20 TESTS 20 IBC 3 1 LOW POST CATAL...

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Page 27: ...ble Figure 2 illustrates the connection of the thermocouple Please note that ONLY high temperature wire and ring terminals should be used for wiring in the stack enclosure of the PCD Figure 1 Illustra...

Page 28: ...atalyst may be necessary for proper installation PCD Protective Earthing A Protective Earth known as an equipment grounding conductor in the US National Electrical Code avoids an electrical hazard by...

Page 29: ...ns and an exterior light Please ensure that in the event of all devices being turned on at the same time the surge and additional load of the heater will not trip or heat the circuit or switch to an u...

Page 30: ...ser to detect proper operation of the Model 150 The power cord is usually the limiting factor in determining the proximity of the IBC Please ensure that proper strain reliefs are used to ensure a safe...

Page 31: ...reaker with as low as 6 8 Amps of power draw If a GFCI is required a20AMPGFCIis recommended Pleaseconsultwitha local licensed electrician to determine if the current installationmeets USNECode Failure...

Page 32: ...Please ensure that in the event of all devices being turned on at the same time the surge and additional load of the heater will not trip heat the circuit or switch to an unsafe level Please consult a...

Page 33: ...and by state catalyst temperature and damper fan state Optional LED Digital and Analog Display This display contains a red push button to reset furnace when out of wood The button will stay lit for st...

Page 34: ...yed flashing on the right side of the VFD display 7 Press the M key one time The left side of the VFD display will start flashing 8 Press the UP key until the number 44 is displayed flashing on the le...

Page 35: ...free from defect and have passed diagnostics prior to shipment IBC 3 1 Overview The IBC is a single circuit board that is housed in an outdoor rated enclosure Field wiring to the IBC controller assemb...

Page 36: ...ional circuit sections are the following The Low Voltage Power and I O Circuit Section The Micro controller and Communication Circuit Section The Analog Input and Signal Conditioning Circuit Section T...

Page 37: ...g Circuit Section consists of the amplifiers that amplify the signals from the three analog temperature sensors and the oxygen sensor Also incorporated into this circuit section is the high limit wate...

Page 38: ...tative procedures are inconsistent with the ClearStak or Earth Outdoor Klear Sky manual Preventative Catalyst The catalyst in the clean burn catalyst housing should be inspected at the beginning of th...

Page 39: ...e consult your installer if you have any issues with the operation of the PCD Proper operation of your Klear Sky should require minimal maintenance If you are having any issues with a clean catalyst p...

Page 40: ...through a ground can permanently damage the controller Failure to insure a proper ground connection will void your warranty Thermocouple Visual Test The most common error in the installation of the I...

Page 41: ...tak The IBC 3 1 oxygen recovery cycle functions as follows If the Earth Outdoor furnace is operating under a call for heat CFH and the IBC is factory configured to perform an oxygen recover cycle and...

Page 42: ...smissingandwillshutdownthefurnace andanLED error flash cadence will be set to indicate the problem ThepotentiometersontheIBCassemblythatareusedto set the water temperature high limit and water tempera...

Page 43: ...for obstructions Remove or clean out obstructions and recycle the power to the IBC 3 1 Turn the power switch behind the back cover of the furnace on and off to reset If this condition persists then ch...

Page 44: ...econd This alert indicates that the thermocouple is not connected at the plug or at the controller board Check to see if Thermocouple is connected Manually inspect yellow cable for breaks or shorted c...

Page 45: ...d then Alarm Alert LED off for 1 second This alert indicates an error with the computer processor Check for power interference before replacing the IBC board Cycle the Power to Recover Replacecontroll...

Page 46: ...f Test Technician Troubleshooting Lockout Standby Lockout Standby can occur for the following reasons out of wood low Stack temperature for an extended period and thermocouple wired backwards Tripped...

Page 47: ...hanges to the blower can significantly impact combustion efficiency and changes to the pump can impact thermal efficiency Changes to the fuel capacity and delivery can impact both combustion and therm...

Page 48: ...re is NOT covered under warranty The wires shipped with the IBC and optional PCD are sized for the motors and sensors and for proper operation DO NOT exchange these wires for ones not sold with the un...

Page 49: ...k the pump to make sure it is working properly and water is flowing through all of the pipes 6 Power the controller to ensure the power light while LED has turned on 7 Make sure the frequency drives s...

Page 50: ...out two pounds of charcoal per square foot of the firebox and light it using a propane torch with a long handle such as those used in burning weeds to get the fire started in the most efficient time s...

Page 51: ...h removal Location of Furnace Consider the direction of the prevailing wind when choosing to set up your furnace Be sure to check with your state s regulations for more information on proper location...

Page 52: ...air pollution Wet Wood is a Waste Brochure http www epa gov burnwise pdfs wetwoodwastebrochure pdf This tri fold brochure provides colorful illustrations of the four easy steps to dry firewood For mor...

Page 53: ...ar year The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase from Earth Outdoor or an authorized Earth Outdoor distributor The dated sales or delivery receipt showing the date of purchase is pro...

Page 54: ...previously used products or parts equivalent to new in performance and reliability or 2 with equivalent products to an original product that has been discontinued Re placement parts are warranted to...

Page 55: ...ation outside the usage parameters stated in the user documentation Comprised of parts or supplies not supplied by ClearStak Operated on a site which was not properly prepared or maintained Which has...

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