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3.  Align the fan limit control box with the gasket to the 4 holes on the back of the furnace with four #10 x ¾” screws for a watertight seal. 

   

 

4.  GROUND FURNACE TO GROUNDING ROD AND LEG OF FURNACE!

 

5.  Mount blower service cover using 23 #10 screws.

 

6.  Pass the wire conduit through the hole on the blower housing.  Reinstall the locking nut on weather tight fitting.

 

7.  Mount draft motor to the front of the unit using (3) 3/4” bolts. Pass conduit through tube located on lower right corner.  Attach 

 

     conduit clip with one #10 x ¾” screw to right inner panel.  Insert plug into control center receptacle marked “draft motor.

 

8.  Insert the plug from the fan limit control into the control center receptacle marked “fan limit.”

 

9.  Insert the plug from the blower motor into the control center receptacle marked “blower motor.”

Connect the 10 inch starter collar to the heat supply vent of the furnace.  Connect the 12 inch starter collar to the cold air return on the 

back of the blower housing base.
NOTE: When installing blower housing to the back of the furnace, we suggest that you support the bottom of the blower housing 

approximately 6 ¼ inches from ground level to allow for easier mounting of the blower housing cover.

Hot Air Supply

Blower

Service

Cover

Electrical Control Center

(See Close-Up Diagram)

Fan Limit 

Control

Cold Air 

Return

Transformer for

Thermostat Wire

Blower 

Motor

Draft

Motor

Fan

Limit

STEP 7

Summary of Contents for SF3048

Page 1: ...OD AND COAL BURNING OUTDOOR FURNACE MODEL SF3048 Manufactured by Shelter Furnace 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA AUGUST 2014 Revision V Tested to UL391 and CSA B366...

Page 2: ...hes from the home this would give maximum airflow and provide the highest efficiency Transportation Damage Every effort has been made to ensure that your Shelter Furnace will arrive in perfect conditi...

Page 3: ...ral Operation 13 First Wood Fire 13 Loading Wood 13 First Coal Fire 14 Fuel Recommendations 14 Disposal of Ashes 15 Heat Dump and Fuse Link System 15 Draft Blower and Spin Draft 16 Creosote Formation...

Page 4: ...quipment offering you the most efficient durable and affordable appliance possible Abnormally cold weather could reduce the burn time Your Shelter Furnace is designed to be either a supplemental or ce...

Page 5: ...beyond Once you have taken into consideration the local requirements governing the installation and positioning of the furnace install the Electrical Control Kit Open the Electrical Control Kit and c...

Page 6: ...aft motor 8 Insert the plug from the fan limit control into the control center receptacle marked fan limit 9 Insert the plug from the blower motor into the control center receptacle marked blower moto...

Page 7: ...ort your chimney Attach the appropriate chimney pipe lengths to the adaptor plate finishing with a chimney cap IMPORTANT Your furnace requires its own chimney system and cannot share a flue with any o...

Page 8: ...chimney type a minimum 6 inch diameter chimney is needed In order to create the most effective draft the chimney size should not exceed 12 inches with a maximum 08 inch water column draft The flue dra...

Page 9: ...prevent a fire hazard DRY WOOD WILL PRODUCE HOTTER FIRES AND INCREASE BTU OUTPUT IMPORTANT FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE CALL SHELTER FURNACE AT 1 800 87...

Page 10: ...flue fires Never burn plastics wood products containing glue or wood that has been treated with chemical preservatives in your Shelter Furnace The combustion of these substances may release harmful t...

Page 11: ...d with a cold air return system The system must be a minimum of 12 inches to readily transfer the cold air back to the furnace If desired a cold air filter box may be constructed with a minimum openin...

Page 12: ...excess of 25 feet will greatly restrict the air flow and heat output therefore is not recommended When connecting the Shelter Furnace to a central duct system avoid 90 elbows As with any furnace the...

Page 13: ...those without ductwork When there is no duct system to connect to the hot air flex duct keep in mind You must separate the hot air duct from the cold air return Ideally locate each at opposite ends of...

Page 14: ...t and draft blower cover to a comfortable setting See diagram on page 16 NOTE Your new Shelter Furnace is capable of producing a very high BTU output Do not fuel your furnace to capacity upon initial...

Page 15: ...ck in the firebox Before adding more fuel be sure to leave a red spot in the center of the bed This hot spot will help ignite the gases given off the new charge A deep charge will give a more even hea...

Page 16: ...sensitive fuse link located within the top of the heat chamber causes the lid to open allowing the excess heat to escape This safety feature is designed to activate before any extreme heat can damage...

Page 17: ...d the correct air setting 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 v...

Page 18: ...firebricks for breakage or crumbling and replace as needed Check the chimney pipe for signs of creosote formation if you find creosote thoroughly clean the chimney system replacing the chimney cap se...

Page 19: ...ash drawer open Canadian Requirements for Supplemental Add On Furnaces DO NOT USE DUCT ELBOWS HAVING AN INSIDE RADIUS OF LESS THAN 6 inches 150mm ON OIL ELECTRIC OR GAS FURNACES DO NOT CONNECT TO A D...

Page 20: ...iagram SF3048 19 PTION NEL RIGHT COLLAR 10 NG BASE LAR 12 NG COVER OL BOX NEL NEL D INNER PANEL ING BRACKET EL HANNEL T INNER PANEL NEL LEFT MBLY CFM 1 2 18 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20...

Page 21: ...45 8 1 FAN LIMIT CONTROL BOX FCFLC 9 1 OUTER BACK PANEL SF42 39 10 1 INNER TOP PANEL FC000 78 11 1 HINGE FCH1800 12 1 PANEL HEAT DUMP INNER FC000 34 13 1 PANEL HEAT DUMP LID FC000 33 14 5 HEAT DUMP S...

Page 22: ...Motor Assembly Diagram SF3048 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY BLOWER WHEEL 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 BLOWER MOTOR 1 4 1 3 2 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER WHEEL 1 1 BLOWER HOUSING 1 2 M...

Page 23: ...AC 24V AC TRANSFORMER RELAY DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR BLOWER MOTOR BLACK 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK WHITE YELLOW RED RED RED YELLOW BLACK ORANGE WIRING DIAGRAM OUTDOOR FURNACE MAKE SURE TO...

Page 24: ...esulting in the furnace not providing enough heat Furnace size is inadequate for your home 2 Open slide cover to an opening of approximately 3 8 inches Completely avoid using if at all possible If cir...

Page 25: ...t accumulation surrounding air registers in the home Possible Causes Remedies Furnace is not connected to return air duct and is disbursing dirt throughout home Connect to return air duct system Insta...

Page 26: ...gases which causes them to condense as creosote on the inside of the flue Using uninsulated stove pipe for the chimney Problem Smoke from the fire chamber is puffing back through the forced draft mot...

Page 27: ...ome 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 that is sufficient...

Page 28: ...or has provided additional oxygen which has ignited the accumulated gases from partially spent fuel Always open the door cautiously and allow the safety latch system to perform its designed function c...

Page 29: ...ional 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 subst...

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