Shelter Furnace SF1000, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...NG INDOOR FURNACE MODEL SF1000 Manufactured by Shelter Furnace 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA Revision II June 2017 Certified to UL391 Sept 2010 CSA B366 1 2014 Contains Proper Burn Pratices ...

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Page 3: ...put Wood that is properly cut and stored to dry will produce more BTUs and higher heat output than wood that has a higher moisture content Wood with higher moisture content will create creosote in the chimney and cause flue fires There should be no alteration of the Shelter Furnace in any way as this will void the UL391 listing and affect the operation of the furnace This will also void the warran...

Page 4: ...ive in perfect condition Any visible damage should be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery If upon unpacking your Shelter Furnace you find damage has occurred during transit notify your supplier immediately Your supplier will advise you what actions must be taken to address the problem Disclaimer Notice The listed BTU rating for your new Shelter Furnace was obtained using laboratory c...

Page 5: ... 12 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 Furnace Diagram with Parts List 17 Blower Motor Assembly Diagram 18 Wiring Diagram 19 Troubleshooting 20 Warranty Information 25 DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF THE REQUIRED COMPONENTS IF YOU FIND THAT THERE IS A PART MISSING CALL 1 800 875 4788 FOR FASTEST SERVICE PLEASE DO NOT GO BACK TO THE STORE STORE DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS 2 ...

Page 6: ...ecognized safety standard and within clearances specified on the nameplate When in a parallel installation the static pressure of the central furnace plenum may not exceed 0 15 water column inches and the maximum setting on central furnace limit switch is 182 F With the Shelter Furnace in an Interconnection Arrangement your furnace should be upstream of the central furnace The Shelter Furnace warm...

Page 7: ...m coming off the top of the appliance can only go up or horizontal to connect into the main supply duct Never run the plenum down as this will create a heat buildup in the furnace causing the blower to short cycle and damage the blower motor and will not be covered under warranty This is not a down draft furance and not to be installed as one If you do not have a basement and the plenum cannot be ...

Page 8: ... your convenience your Shelter Furnace has been factory assembled and the electrical control assembly pre wired 1 Fasten the right and left side angle brackets to the circulation blower using 4 20 bolts and nuts Line up the blower with the pre drilled holes on the backside of the furnace firmly attach with the screws provided 2 Attach blower to the left and right mounting brackets 1 4 20 Bolt Four...

Page 9: ...ake sure the filter box is tightly pressed to the back of the furnace Use 4 1 4 bolts included to firmly attach the filter box to sides of furnace Filter Box 1 4 Bolts Panel A Panel B Panel C Panel A 8 Sheet Metal Screw The filter box requires one 20 x 20 x 1 filter not included but available at most hardware and home centers See diagram for proper installation filter box With the connection of th...

Page 10: ...e should point toward the furnace to form drip free connections thereby reducing the possibility of creosote leakage from the joints Installing a non UL listed heat reclaimer in the pipe is not recommended because it reduces the stack temperature thus causing creosote formation Installing a manually operated cast iron damper in the stovepipe between the furnace and the chimney pipe is recommended ...

Page 11: ... discharge When using a brick chimney you must line the entire chimney with stainless steel liner The liner must be 6 for the SF1000 The diameter of the chimney stack should be consistent throughout the length of the chimney The chimney size should be at least as large as the exhaust stack on the furnace but not more than twice its size The chimney stack should have a built in airtight clean out W...

Page 12: ...ogether The return air system should be a minimum of 10 larger than the heat outlet to readily transfer the cold air back to the furnace Avoid using 90 elbows in duct runs 45 elbows provide better airflow and less resistance CAUTION The warm air supply outlet of the supplementary furnace should not be connected to the cold air return inlet of the central furnace because a possibility exists for co...

Page 13: ...ut Firewood should be stacked to provide a free flow of air between the logs thus allowing more rapid seasoning of the wood If wood is stored outdoors it should be completely covered year round to protect it from moisture and exposure to the elements FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS FC1000 20 inch maximum log length Follow instructions included with the moisture meter that was supplied with this unit to make ...

Page 14: ...ion of these substances may release harmful toxic gases Do Not Burn Garbage Lawn clippings or yard waste Materials containing rubber including tires Materials containing plastic Waste petroleum products paints or paint thinners or asphalt products Materials containing asbestos Construction or demolition debris Railroad ties or pressure treated wood Manure or animal remains Salt water driftwood or ...

Page 15: ... firing your furnace This type of occurrence is usually symptomatic of heat demands in excess of furnace capacity Contact an authorized professional to determine if your Shelter Furnace has been improperly sized for your home The heat output range according to B415 1 10 testing is 25 000 to 75 000 BTUs per hour Loading Wood When opening the fuel door during operation always wait 10 seconds after r...

Page 16: ...t With the cover closed no air is introduced into the firebox then the fire dies preventing the furnace from possible overheating and damage Creosote Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly it produces compounds in exhaust smoke which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooled chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a resu...

Page 17: ...od will produce a higher BTU output and a longer burn time Refer to the nameplate on furnace for additional information WARNING RISK OF FIRE Do not operate with the flue draft exceeding 08 water column inches 19 9 Pa Do not operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open Do not store fuel or other combustible material within marked installation clearances Inspect and clean flues and chimney re...

Page 18: ...SSEMBLY FCE FDA 3 1 FURNACE SHELL FC10SHELL 4 2 SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY FCE 10SP 5 1 BLOWER ASSEMBLY FC3SPMOTOR 5a 1 BLOWER MOTOR FCDD037P 5b 1 BLOWER HOUSING FCBH 6 1 FILTER BOX BOTTOM WAF FBB 7 2 FILTER BOX SIDE WAF 10FBS 8 2 FILTER BOX TOP BOTTOM WAF 10FBT 9 1 TOP PANEL FCE 10TP 10 2 STARTER COLLAR SNGCLR8 11 1 GRATE WAF 10G 12 1 ASH PAN WAF 10AP 15 ...

Page 19: ...gram PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER WHEEL 1 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 4 2 1 2 3 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER WHEEL 1 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 BLOWER MOTOR 1 4 2 16 ...

Page 20: ... A B B FAN LIMIT CONTROL WALL THERMOSTAT 120V AC 24V AC TRANSFORMER RELAY DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR BLOWER MOTOR 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK WHITE RED RED RED YELLOW BLACK ORANGE WIRING DIAGRAM INDOOR FURNACE 17 ...

Page 21: ...er vibrates during operation Screw on squirrel cage is not tight Check squirrel cage alignment and position so that it does not drag on the housing during rotation then tighten the screw sufficiently to fasten the squirrel cage securely to the shaft Possible Causes Remedies Balance weights on squirrel cage have become dislocated You may attempt to adjust the weights yourself to obtain an acceptabl...

Page 22: ...urn air duct system Install filter box on furnace Install filter in filter box Filter box not installed or no filter in filter box 5 Problem Smoke from the fire chamber is puffing back through the forced draft motor Furnace is not connected to return air and is drawing smoke fumes from the flue Connect to return air duct system Or room may be too airtight refer to Location and Installation section...

Page 23: ...Install flue gas thermometer and maintain stack temperatures between 300 and 400 F See 9 Insufficient chimney draft 8 Improper connection in stove pipe causing air leakage or a structural defect in the chimney itself Inspect entire flue run from the exhaust stack of the furnace to the termination cap Repair as necessary Fire box not receiving adequate amount of oxygen Furnace room may be too airti...

Page 24: ...struction outside chimney such as a tree Flue is located too close to the peak of the roof or does not rise above it to provide the proper draft Backdraft damper is in the closed position 9 Problem Odor detected in home during initial firing There is an oily film that remains on the steel after the manu facturing process Firing the furance has raised the tempera ture of the fire box to a level tha...

Page 25: ... of insect infestation such as burrows or holes avoid using if possible Do not store wood indoors Possible Causes Remedies 13 Problem Circulation blower will not turn on Defective fan limit control Check by pushing the white button on the fan limit control to the manual position where the blower should turn on If the blower fails to run replace the fan limit Possible Causes Remedies Defective capa...

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Page 27: ...and door gaskets are excluded from this warranty In order to exercise the aforementioned warranty a certified professional must determine the appliance part to be defective He or she must submit a written statement to Shelter Furnace detailing an assessment of the problem This assessment MUST be accompanied by substantiating proof of purchase dated invoice bill of sale cancelled check or payment r...

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