Scotty SCOTTY DB-102, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...RE INSTALLING FURNACE OR LIGHTING FIRE CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES IF IN DOUBT ABOUT YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND STATE OR PROVINCIAL CODES WHICH MAY DIFFER FROM THIS MANUAL IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL RESULT IN VOIDING OF WARRANTY ...

Page 2: ... 9 Homeowner Checklist 10 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Introduction 12 2 2 Uncrating 12 2 3 Locating the Furnace 13 2 4 1 Combustion Air Supply 13 2 4 2 Flue Pipe and Chimney 14 2 5 Clearances 16 2 6 Duct Connection 17 2 7 Free Standing 17 2 8 Control System 18 2 9 Installers Checklist 19 DIAGRAMS S102 1 Clearances S102 2 Combustible Floor Base S102 3 Control Placement Detail S102 4 Free Standing Wi...

Page 3: ...or Cast Iron 12 x 12 Warm Air Plenum 29 x 20 Return Air Plenum 14 x 20 Air Filter Size 16 x 20 x 1 Blower Size G9 10 Blower Motor hp CFM 1000 Required Smoke Pipe 7 Inside Diameter Floor to smoke pipe center 36 Output max 70 000 Btu h Fuel Wood 24 logs Electrical Rating Volts 120 Cycles 60 Amps 15 NOTE Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Follow manual carefully for the correct way...

Page 4: ...iftwood or manufactured logs compressed wood Before adding fuel to an existing fire turn up the thermostat for about five minutes or lift damper chain to hold damper fully open for about one minute before opening the loading door This action will allow residual smoke to clear from the combustion chamber and reduce smoke entering the basement during refueling Twice daily refueling may be sufficient...

Page 5: ...uid At higher temperatures the condensed creosote will resemble tar thick and tacky Creosote generation is highest during low heat outputs common with long smoldering burns Creosote generation is lowest during high heat outputs common with intense fires It is recommended that a small intense fire be used for best results against creosote build up even though the wood furnace will require refueling...

Page 6: ...level of the handle DO NOT OVERFILL The KERR SCOTTY Wood Furnace will accept whole or split logs up to 27 in 686 mm long but a 24 in 610 mm log length is recommended for convenience and ease in handling Maximum damper gate opening is 11 16 Do not tamper or adjust to greater opening in an attempt to increase fire or over firing and hazard may result 1 5 Maintenance Some regular maintenance is neces...

Page 7: ...leave a layer of ash approximately one inch deep in the base of the firebox DISPOSAL OF ASHES Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they...

Page 8: ... near the center of the house on the main floor or near an existing thermostat The thermostat operates the damper motor to open and close the damper door thus allowing more or less air into the combustion area to control the fire Fan Limit The fan and limit control mounted in the plenum controls the operation of the circulating blower and prevents the furnace from over heating When the air tempera...

Page 9: ...edure listed below 1 Manually open the blower compartment access door of the wood furnace to allow gravity flowing air to all areas Check with your installer 2 Place a coin under the damper flap in such a way that it will fall clear when power is restored 3 Maintain a careful watch on the furnace temperature If it should exceed 200º F 95º C close the damper door 4 Do not leave the furnace unattend...

Page 10: ...ad above maximum loading level middle of loading door or overheating may result o This unit is NOT suitable for automatic stoking o Load carefully Do not slam fuel against rear or sides of firebox This may damage the firebox o Always observe the following minimum clearances to combustible materials Front 48 1220 mm one side 6 152 mm opposite side and rear 24 610 mm and flue pipe 18 465 mm o Do not...

Page 11: ...SCOTTY WOOD FURNACE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SCOTTY 3 31 2006 11 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 12: ...Underwriters and the CSA Standards for solid fuel burning equipment as outlined in B365 In all cases consult your local authorities and fire insurance company for specific regulations 2 2 Uncrating When you receive your KERR SCOTTY Wood Furnace check it carefully to ensure that all components are present and in good condition If there has been any damage or loss in transportation please notify the...

Page 13: ...ite to those of the other layer Also there must be a minimum of one layer of fireproof board and one layer of 26 gauge galvanized metal beneath the masonry blocks This base must extend beyond the furnace to a minimum distance of 18 inches 457 mm in front and 8 inches 204 mm on all sides 2 4 1 Combustion Air Supply Air inlets of at least 200 square inches free area 1 5 in2 1000Btu must be provided ...

Page 14: ...pipes must be securely fastened with at least 3 sheet metal screws at every joint and properly supported Always meet or exceed flue pipe clearance specifications 18 clearance from flue pipe to combustibles in all directions Connect the furnace only to an approved chimney suitable for solid fuel appliances and capable of venting the product of combustion The chimney must be installed with proper cl...

Page 15: ...ol dampers dampers or draft slides wherever located over fire and flue key pipe dampers and check draft controls located on or in the flue pipe d The flue pipes of the appliances are connected to a manifold as close to the chimney as practicable or directly to the chimney in the following order i If only solid fuel is used the flue pipe from the smallest appliance shall be on top downstream ii If ...

Page 16: ... DUCT PLENUM CLEARANCES The following clearances must be observed and must meet all local building electrical and fire codes Follow the National Standard of Canada Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment CSA B365 01 the National Board of Fire Underwriters and in the US the NFPA codes The KERR SCOTTY Wood Furnace warm air plenum and first 6 feet 1 8 m of warm air supply du...

Page 17: ...urnace Also no section of the supply main duct is to have any downward slope which would drop the main supply duct more than half of the height of the main supply duct At least 75 of all takeoff supplies shall terminate above the main supply duct 2 7 Free Standing Fig S102 4 The KERR SCOTTY Wood Furnace is designed to be the sole source of central heating in medium sized well insulated houses usin...

Page 18: ...n to the damper door level and to the bottom hole in the damper motor wheel As a final adjustment bend the top chain link slightly to vary the damper position L4064R Wood Furnace Limit Control The fan and limit control mounted in the plenum controls the operation of the circulating blower and limits the air temperature to prevent the furnace from overheating Note The fan limit stand off bracket pr...

Page 19: ...wer to flue for both solid fuel and oil or gas smoke pipes 3 Smoke pipe 24 gauge or better 4 Smoke pipe secured by screws 5 Draft regulator if used set at 05 wc maximum 6 Clearances of smoke pipe 18 or better from combustible material Metal protection is recommended DEALER TO INSTRUCT HOMEOWNER 1 Keep area around unit clean 2 Use DRY wood only Hardwood preferred 3 Load carefully 4 Load level no hi...

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Page 27: ...ipment or materials is specifically excepted from coverage under this warranty 7 The warranty of the repaired or replaced heat exchanger is limited to the period of the unexpired portion of the original warranty 8 No furnace or part thereof shall be returned to Kerr except pursuant to Kerr s written authorization 9 Except to the extent of the cost to the repair or replacement of the heat exchanger...

Page 28: ...fter called the furnace against defects of materials and or workmanship appearing within a period of five years from date of installation All other parts and accessories of the furnace in accordance with the warranty if any given by the respective supplier or manufacturer to Kerr CAUTION When burning green wet wood careful inspection should be made of your chimney and smoke pipe to ensure a build ...