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1. Heated water is then piped to the desired location This transfer is more efficient than forced air A circulation pump circulates the heated water to provide proper heat distribution and en sures that the desired temperature is maintained The versatile design of The WoodMaster PLUS makes it compatible with most existing heating systems hot water forced air hydronic heat radiant baseboard existing water to water and radiant floor heat Installation is easy and allows The WoodMaster PLUS to be used as a primary heat source or in conjunction with a home s existing system AFS 900 Benefits Self Ignites Improves temperature control and eliminates the traditional ways of lighting your furnace for ease of use Provides up to 100 000 BTU s per hour Provides Efficient Heat Helps reduce the high costs of traditional heating systems by providing a natural alternative Environmentally Friendly Virtually no smoke means cleaner air for you and your family Alternative Fuel System This means you can burn multiple solid fuels such as e Corn small grains pellet fuels amp other alternative fuels August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 5 FRONT VIEW Agitating Auger Final Auger Rear Door Insulation Inside Front Fire Pot Tapered Throat Face Plate ETC Control Panel Water Level Digital Light Aquastat A ASTER m WOODMASIER Pi era lighil in oll nd sal Prime ETC system de hie
2. our mod FT1 in parallel with inductive loads could be useful General Description Model XR30C format 32 x 74 mm 1s a digital thermostat It provides two relay outputs one for the fan the other one for alarm signaling The probe input can be selected between PTC or NTC The instrument has a digital input for alarm signaling or for switching the auxiliary output 3 Controlling Loads 31 The Regulation Output The regulation 1s performed according to the temperature measured by the probe The instruments are provided with the CH programmable param eter which enables the user to set the regulation both for heating or cooling applications CH Ht heating applications which 1s the application here 3 2 CH HT Heating Application The Hy value 1s automatically set under the Set Point If the tem perature decreases and reaches set point minus differential the regu lation output is activated and then turned off when the temperature reaches the set point value again August 2007 Temperature Set Point Set Point Hy Fan ON Heating Front Panel Commands LED 1 VOODMASTER Pia a Y pra SET LED 2 Set Displays the target set point selects and confirms a parameter in the programming mode Also used in conjunction with A up and Y down to view the Min and Max recorded temperatures and to reset the stored temperatures A UP To see the last temperatur
3. p Mun vv ti nd af eating made so ez As il s autom tic E Es ata 4 y ST ER 5900 NORTHWEST MANUFACTURING INC 600 POLK AVENUES W RED LAKES FALLS MN 56750 218 253 4328 RETAIN THIS MANUAL NORTHWEST MANUFACTURING INC O copyright 2007 Northwest Manufacturin g Inc 600 Polk Ave sw RedLake Falls MN 56750 r 800 932 753 43 28 ww woodmaster com 3629 Fax 218 253 4409 Phone 218 r Customer Inc would like to thank you for purchasing the rthwest Mfg system plus heating price at a competitive and maintaining your new w and observe all safety and warning instructions The Stafi pd Cry WoodMastet Furnaces Follo Contents 3 A 4 Features e DeCS ya EI DE oba EES SEE AE RE 5 H S U D a a o su FEE eres ra 8 The MAC 8 Chimney Specifications ia AE MEER sado 8 Slab Dimensions L o o xs ui 8 H zu su n xun sd DAL x ox 8 Mounting the Pump a bude ee eee A DE bee ee eae ee a 9 Hooking Up Water Lines 9 Wiring the Pump copar rasero 9 The HOMO canon enrera arcas EER 10 Domestic Hot Wales ass Ee Sel ie web ra Ra Ge 10 Existing Forced AI ase aie bie Ee Si wee oe RE 4 10 Existing Hot Water Heat 11 Inline Filter and Fill Valve 11 AFS 2
4. to store the nevv value and move to the follovving parameter To exit Press SET UP or wait 15s without pressing a key NOTE the set value is stored even when the procedure is exited by waiting for the time out to expire 6 2 HOW TO LOCK THE KEYBOARD ES Keep pressed for more the 3s the A and V keys The POF message will be displayed and the keyboard will be locked At this point it will be possible only to see the set point or the MAX or Min temperature stored If a key is pressed for more than 3s the POF message will be displayed Ne Oo 26 AFS 900 Owner s Manual Hy Differential 0 1 25 5 C 1 255 F Intervention differential for set point Compressor Cut IN is Set Point Plus Differential Hy Com pressor Cut OUT is when the temperature reaches the set point Display CF Temperature measurement unit C Celsius F Fahrenheit WARNING When the measurement unit is changed the SET point and the values of the parameters Hy LS US Ot ALU and ALL have to be checked and modified if necessary rES Resolution for C in 1 C dE 0 1 C allows decimal point display Alarm ALL Minimum temperature alarm 50 0 SET C 58 230 F when this temperature is reached the alarm is enabled and the fan will shut off AFH Differential for alarm recovery 1 45 F It sets the value above the alarm value for alarm recovery ALARM SIGNALS Message Cause Outputs LA Minimum Temp
5. A Tapered Throat for ease of cleaning ETC panel is placed in the front of the stove for increased visibility and user access Convenient Prime Switch for startup New highly visible Water Level Light New totally Self Igniting system New Modern Siding for improved aesthetics New Base for improved mobility and easier access for cleaning 6 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 BACK PANEL A 6 Chimney Heat Transfer Tubes Swirly Insulation Tube Access Box HANDS AND FINGERS Snap Disc Return Line Feed Auger Motor Supply Line Agitating Auger amp Final Auger Motor Tube Access Box b Flip Dovvn Door Start Run Knobs Povver Disconnect Switch Door Safety Switch 120v Outlet Rear Control Box Tube Access Box Feed Auger Agitating Auger Combustion Fan Behind Rear Control Box Rear Control Box Drain Valve Tube Access Box Door flips down for easy clean out Rear Door 1s Composite with hidden hinges to prevent any risk of rusting Rear Control box is equipped with a Power disconnect Switch Improved Safety System designed to shut down your stove 1f any problem is detected Return line is a PEX fitting for effortless hook up August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 7 THE FURNACE Chimney Specifications To insure proper insulation use only a Class A Insulated Chimney and Chimney Adapter from your l
6. Fig 4 Note The Chimney Cap is intended to keep rain and other elements out of the furnace when it is not in use Store the Chimney Cap on top of the Tube Access Box when not in use 16 Fill the side hopper with solid fuel August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 15 How 1t Works Basic science tells us that in order to have fire we need to have fuel air and an ignition source The AFS 900 operates on these same principals only in a controlled environment In order for the AFS 900 the operate at its optimal level it needs the proper air fuel mix Obtaining solid fuel and air is easy getting the proper mixture of the two is not so simple that is why the AFS 900 have the Start amp Run Knobs Start amp Run Knobs On the side of the Rear Control Box on the AFS 900 07 there is a Start knob and a Run knob These knobs represent the amount of fuel delivered to the Fire Pot over a set amount of time Adjusting these knobs will increase or decrease the amount of fuel delivered depending on the direction you turn them Turn them to the right to increase and to the left to decrease the amount The factory setting for these 57 E pointing straight up Start and Run modes will be factory set to burn corn Adjustments may e needed Factory Settings E Note A general rule of thumb is that the heavier the fuel the less that needs to be delivered and vise versa After achieveing the right air fuel mix we nee
7. Key x 3 4 2 7992 003 AFS 900 Fire Pot assembly 0209 501 Spring 1 4 dia x 28 x 6 long 1 0609 500 AFS900 High Temp Auger CCW 1 0809 015 AFS 900 7 Final Auger WMT 1 0109 010 Thermocouple Fire Pot 1 0809 045 AFS 900 Primary Auger Drive Shaft 1 0409 200 AFS 900 Smoke Boot 1 0809 046 AFS 900 12 Primary Auger VVMT 1 0609 023 Fire Pot Front End Plate 1 0909 009 AFS 900 Feed Auger Tube VVMT 1 0699 510 Igniter Bushing 1 0909 010 AFS 900 Primary Auger Tube 1 0809 012 Fire Pot VVeldment 1 0909 017 AFS 900 Drive Plate 0609 025 1 0909 016 AFS 900 Back Door 0809 013 1 0909 018 Drive Plate Cover 0609 026 1 0309 011 AFS9 Back Fire Box Insulation 1 0909 019 AFS 900 Motor Plate 0609 027 1 7992 904 AFS 900 ETC Assembly 0909 036 AFS 900 Motor Plate 1 0611 032 1 0109 008 Dixell Temp Control XR30C 4p1F1 1 A E 5 7 i 0109 009 Thermostat Wire for Aquastat 1 0909 041 Drive Shaft 0809 022 1 0109 006 Zytron Temp Control 1 0109 007 AFS 900 Main Control 1 0109 156 Switch On Off Momentary Carling 250v 1 7992 00 1 AFS 900 Fan Assembly 0109 157 Circuit Breaker Switch 10a 125vac 1 0109 194 Air Pressure Switch 1 0109 158 Plunger Switch 1 0109 601 Igniter 800 watt 110v AC 1 0109 191 Pressure Switch Water Float 4 1 0109 223 Romex Connector 1 0109 192 Pressure Switch Water Low Level 1 25 1 0409 209 AFS 900 Fan Air Duct 1 0109 226 In Sure Push in 3 Port Connector 3 0409 211 AFS 900 Fan Air Duct Elbow 1 0109 245 Float Light Recepticle Green 1
8. Peak electric coils already in the plenum After installation of the WoodMaster Plus add on water to air exchanger the air flow may need to be increased to fuel furnaces electric furnaces and electric gas furnaces Methods of doing this are Cold Water Return to WoodMaster Plus Belt Drive System a Blower pulleys and motor pulleys may be changed but the electric current flow ing through the motor shall not exceed the nameplate rating A blower motor or larger power may be used Direct Drive System The motor shall not be changed however the speed of the motor may be in creased CAUTION Hot Water Supply from WoodMaster Plus When installing heat exchangers DO NOT tamper with existing controls 482 Wiring to existing bloyver can be done with a line voltage or low voltage The heat exchanger vvorks on the same princi thermostat pal as your car heater Air blows through the heat exchanger taking the heat from the water and blowing it into your existing ductwork Note AN wiring must follow state and locallcodes and should be done by a qualified Wire thermostats according to directions provided by the manufacturer 10 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 Existing Hot Water Heat A Water to Water Heat Transfer Unit FP520 is used to connect to an existing hot water boiler system NOTE Any changes to an existing boiler should be done by a qualified plumber and follow state and lo
9. SW Red Lake Falls MN 56750 WoodMaster Warranty NORTHWEST MANUFACTURING INC 600 Polk Ave Red Lake Falls MN 56750 Toll free 800 932 3629 or 218 253 4328 Five Year Warranty on Fire Drum and Water Jacket Northwest Manufacturing Inc of Red Lake Falls MN warrants material and labor on any defects in workmanship on the Firedrum and Water Jacket for a period of 3 years from the purchase date to the original owner only If there is a leak in your properly delivered and installed WoodMaster Plus furnace in the first year WoodMaster will replace the furnace at no cost to the original owner Leak means a leak in the fire box or water jacket Northwest Manufacturing Inc will not be responsible for environmental conditions we cannot control This warranty is limited to defective parts repair and or replacement only and excludes any incidental and consequential damages connected therewith Northwest Manufacturing nc is not responsible for replacement of water water treatment antifreeze costs of transportation or shipping charges On sight service work will be offered to you Please call Northwest Manufacturing Inc for current non warranty rates Original Manufacturer s Warranty on Electrical Components Parts Only Any electrical components in the stove that are defective during normal usage will be warranted to the original owner only by Northwest Manufacturing Inc in compliance with the original manufacturer s warra
10. installed in a water tight piping PVC NOTE Leave a minimum of three feet of water line exposed above ground at the furnace to insure adequate length for connec tion NOTE Before insulating and burying the water lines label the hot water supply line at both ends Once the lines are covered you will be able to easily determine which line is connected to the pump NOTE Use only approved water line insulation sold through your WoodMaster Plus Dealer Poor insulation will cause major heat loss AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 Hot Water Supply On back of furnace Mounting the Pump Attach the 1 x 2 Black Nipple BNOO1 and one half of the Flanges from the 1 Cast Iron Pump Flange Kit PF001 to one of the Hot Wa ter Supply Valves on back of furnace Locate one of the Black Rubber Gaskets and __ Hot Water Supply Valve placing it between the Pump and the Mounted Flange bolt the Pump to the Flange Make sure the arrow on the pump indicating direction of Black Rubber Gasket water flow points down Supplied with pump Bolt the remaining Flange and Gasket to the bot tom of the Pump Direction of Flow Indicator Arrow Pump Ms Black Rubber Gasket Eu Supplied with pump 1 Cast Iron Pump Flange 8 Y Hooking Up Water Lines Bottom Pump Flange Hot Water Supply or Cold Water Return Attach the 1 Pex x 1 MIP DP002 fitting to Flange on bottom of 1 Pex Crimp x 1 MIP
11. should my Start Run settings z 5 at to burn a particular type of uel R Check your water level to ensure that you have 10 My water level light vvon t come on the proper amount of water in the furnace Check the High Water Pressure Switch located just above the left side of Chimney Box in the rear of the furnace There will be two switches there you should be looking at the one on the left marked with 4 or just the number 4 Check to see 1f this switch 1s working by checking the continuity with a multi meter Replace the light or the bulb 11 How do I test my thermocouple Use a multi meter in the low ohm setting to get a reading from the Thermocouple If the switch 1s good the multi meter should read 1 ohm 12 My auger seems to be jamming Please refer to question 1 in this guide 13 The green light on the On Prime The On Prime Switch light relates directly to the safety Switch won t come on loop on the AFS 900 When the light is on all of the switches in the safety loop are working When the light 1s Off there 1s a problem with one of the three switches in this loop Check the continuity of the Intake Auger Snap Disk Low Water Pressure Switch and Water Snap Disk Replace or reset the switch if necessary Note Whenever you replace or reset a switch you must reset the Circuit Breaker press the set button on the Digital Aquastat and prime for 2 minutes on your furnace before you can restart the fur
12. system August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 31 disconnecting any wire leac dirildi Question or Issue 1 Do I have to have the AFS 900 and Side Hopper on a level surface 2 How much Solid Fuel should I be burning 3 What kind of Solid Fuels can I burn 4 What do the Start and Run Knobs do Possible Solutions The manufacturer recommends that the furnace and side hopper are placed on a level surface There are two very important reasons for this First the water level in the furnace is critical to the performance of the furnace thus the furnace needs to be on level ground in order to get a proper reading of the water level Second the AFS 900 and the side hopper need to be properly aligned with each other so that no undue stress is put on the drive sys tem If the load of the side hopper 1S applying pressure upward or downward on the infeed auger 1t can cause the auger to bind and interrupt the delivery of fuel to the furnace The amount of fuel that you are burning in any given period of time depends on several different factors a The type of solid fuel that you are burning and the moisture content corn wood pellets soy beans rye ect b The heat load that you are pulling off of your system at any given time Are the different parts of your system running heat exchanger water heater floor heat ect c Loss of heat due to your systems design poor insulation long water line ru
13. water jacket must be drained and flushed yearly after each heating season After the furnace has been drained immediately refill completely and treat with new boiler treatment Damage caused by abuse accidents improper installation overheating corrosion freezing or negligence will not be covered under warranty Damage caused by burning flammable materials such as petroleum products will not be covered under warranty Antifreeze Only a nontoxic antifreeze is acceptable Antifreeze will break down over a period of time and therefore should be tested annually Always dispose of antifreeze by state and local codes Loss of antifreeze under any condition will not be covered How to file a claim ANY CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY MUST BE MADE TO YOUR DEALER Customer s Name Dealer s Name Customer s Signature Dealer s Signature OWNER S REGISTRATION CARD bu Installed by Dealer Customer If customer was installation explained to you Yes No Ph Type of Installation D f Purch i ___ House Garage __ Shop Shed Model No Greenhouse Kiln Other Serial No Model and serial numbers are located on the decal on front of stove Purchased VVith Auger VVithout Auger Dealer s Name Northvvest Manufacturing nc PLACE 600 Polk Ave SVV 577 HERE Red Lake Falls MN 56750 Northvvest Manufacturing nc 600 Polk Ave
14. would run first to the Domestic Hot Water Supply and next to an existing heating system such as a forced air furnace or a hot wa ter heating system Finally before leaving the building a fill valve must be installed near enough to a water supply for filling and flushing the boiler in the WoodMaster Plus Furnace Domestic Hot Water The Domestic Hot Water Flatplate Kit consists of a Water to Water Heat Transfer unit and the fittings needed to hook it up The unit mounts on the wall VERTTCALLY in your utility room and 1s connected as shown below Domestic Water Supply nu Return line to Woodmaster gt Domestic Water Supply 4 to Faucets supply from Woodmaster WoodMaster water out ITT TT TET Ela N Cold Water In E HOT WATER HEATER WoodMaster water in Existing Forced Air A water to air heat exchanger 1s inserted in the existing plenum In most cases the heat exchanger 1s placed in a horizontal position keeping all four sides level The air must be forced through the finned area of the heat exchanger evenly The hot water line coming from the hot water tube enters the bottom fitting of the heat exchanger and exits the top fitting which returns to the furnace If the plenum is too large or too small 1t must be altered to fit the heat exchanger properly ut to Domestic Hot Water Heater NOTE The WoodMaster Plus Water to Air Heat Exchanger must be installed below any existing Off
15. 0 os KS bones aan Das eres 12 OPEO aa eae ERR 7 16 AFS 900 Startup Procedure escuelas teta 77 7 17 Adding Boiler Treatment 17 AFS Series Seasonal Shutdown Procedure 18 AARD OE OO FEES A 19 Boiler lieste ie whee doe pee ee 4 DE dh q eee ewe s ra 21 Maintenance Chart ase ore uu om dom us 22 LE AI 23 Technical Wiring Diagrams cross resis s A as 28 Trobe OOIT os ri soma Es da BOER 31 DENON v mercados os a ceases 37 Technical Specifications sses seers ER OAAR HE EE toa ku 38 400360 007 a 7 39 Parts Lit solo be EE EEE ns 40 Eed AAS ES N Ee N Ie Al Warranty c Owner s Registration Cards tearouts 42 May 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION Pre Installation Precautions CAUTION All installation and operations must follow STATE and LOCAL CODES for wiring plumbing and firing of this unit These CODES may differ from this manual Installation must be performed by a Qualified Installer OINO ONA Read and follow these directions carefully Retain this manual for as long as you own your WoodMaster Plus AIN Al WoodMaster Plus models operate at atmospheric pressure DO NOT obstruct block or plug in any way the overflow vent pipe which 1s located directly in front of t
16. 0109 731 Replacement Fan 1 0109 225 Receptical 110v Tan 1 a 1 7992 022 AFS 900 Plumbing Kit 0109 405 ETC Wire Harness AFS 900 1 0409 056 AFS 900 Vent Pipe 2 x 14 Threaded One End 1 0109 415 Stove Harness AFS 900 1 0020 251 1 x 3 Bik Nipple 2 0109 423 Start Run AFS 900 1 0020 201 Brass Tee 1 8 x 1 8 x 1 4 1 0109 406 ETC Link Harness AFS 900 1 0020 247 1 90 Street Elbow Bik 1 0409 020 Rear Control Box Cover 1 0020 197 1 Ball Valve 1 0409 024 AFS 900 Rear Control Box 1 0020 140 1 Pex Crimp x 1 MPT 1 0409 028 Seal ETC Box 1 0020 145 1 Pex Crimp Ring 6 0409 058 AFS 900 Front Control Box 1 0020 148 1 Pex x 1 Pex Ball Valve 1 0709 022 Trim Lok 42 1 0020 267 1 4 x 2 Galvanized Nipple 1 0409 024 AFS 900 Front Control Panel 1 0020 366 1 Set of Pump Isolation Flanges 1 0409 018 ETC Face Plate Decal 1 0020 149 1 Pex Crimp Double Sweep 1 0020 151 1 x 2 Pex Waterline 1 7992 019 AFS 900 Side Hopper Assembly 0020 152 1 x 18 Pex Waterline 1 0209 500 Ideal Hose Clamp 3 0409 010 AFS 900 Rubber Auger Cap 1 7992 110 AFSII Door Asm 0409 212 AFS 900 Hopper Boot 1 0909 047 Hopper Leg 3 0409 008 Door Handle 1 0909 048 Hopper Leg Support Back 1 0709 020 1 Fiberglass Fire Door Rope by the foot 5 83 0909 049 Hopper Leg Support Side 2 0909 025 AFS1100 Front Door 1 7991 002 AFS 900 Side Hopper Kit 1 40 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 41 WoodMaster Warra
17. 6750 WoodMaster Warranty NORTHWEST MANUFACTURING INC 600 Polk Ave Red Lake Falls MN 56750 Toll free 800 932 3629 or 218 253 4328 Five Year Warranty on Fire Drum and Water Jacket Northwest Manufacturing Inc of Red Lake Falls MN warrants material and labor on any defects in workmanship on the Firedrum and Water Jacket for a period of 5 years from the purchase date to the original owner only If there is a leak in your properly delivered and installed WoodMaster Plus furnace in the first year WoodMaster will replace the furnace at no cost to the original owner Leak means a leak in the fire box or water jacket Northwest Manufacturing Inc will not be responsible for environmental conditions we cannot control This warranty 1s limited to defective parts repair and or replacement only and excludes any incidental and consequential damages connected therewith Northwest Manufacturing Inc 1s not responsible for replacement of water water treatment antifreeze costs of transportation or shipping charges On sight service work will be offered to you Please call Northwest Manufacturing Inc for current non warranty rates Original Manufacturer s Warranty on Electrical Components Parts Only Any electrical components in the stove that are defective during normal usage will be warranted to the original owner only by Northwest Manufacturing Inc in compliance with the original manufacturer s warranty Parts will be replaced on a
18. AFS 900 Owner s Manual Fig 3 B Assembling the Side Hopper 1 Lay the side hopper main body on 1t s side 2 Attach the legs by inserting the bolts and securing them on the inside with the nuts provided Fig 1 3 Stand the side hopper upright 4 Attach the leg supports ensuring that the longer of the three supports is on the side of the hopper that faces the furnace Fig 2 Fig 2 Note Install the supports on the inside of the legs securing the supports to the legs with the U bolts DO NOT TIGHTEN THE U BOLTS AT THIS TIME 5 Attach the boot to the bottom of the side hopper Fig 3 DO NOT TIGHTEN THE CLAMP ON THE BOOT AT THIS TIME 6 Put the top on the side hopper 7 Secure the hopper top to the side hopper with the screws 4 provided Fig 4 amp Fig 5 8 Slide the side hopper into place next to the AFS 900 9 Adjust the boot height and position over the Intake Auger Tube Fig 5 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 10 Secure the boot to the Intake Auger Tube with the clamps provided Fig 1 11 Apply the bottom boot to the end of the Intake Auger Tube and secure it with the clamp Fig 2 12 Tighten the clamp on the boot to secure it to the side hopper 13 Raise the leg supports to a point just below the Intake Auger Tube 14 Tighten the U bolts on the leg supports to secure the legs to the leg supports Fig 3 15 Remove the Chimney Cap
19. Valve Pump Then attach the hot water supply 1 Pex Water Line DP001 ur to the fitting using 1 Pex Crimp Ring DP007 Cold Water Return li Attach the 1 Pex x 1 MIP DP002 fitting to the Cold Water Return 3 Valve on the same side of the stove on which the Pump was attached pee er ine Then attach the cold water return 1 Pex Water Line DPOO1 to the DP001 RN N fitting using 1 Pex Crimp Ring DP007 1 Pex Crimp Ring DP007 VViring The Pump Remove the cover on the Pump Then using an approved wire connect the Caution Ground Wire to the Green Ground Screw on the Pump Connect the Black Pump must run continously whenever the VVoodmaster Wire to the Yellow Wire on the Pump Finally connect the remaining two Plus is in use It cannot be wired to thermostats that White Wires together and replace the Pump Cover only runs the pump when the building calls for it Locate Junction Box on back of stove and remove the cover Connect the run ning end of the approved wire coming from the Pump to the Junction Caution NOTE The Wires from the Pump will have to connect with the Main Power Disconnect poyver before servicing any electrical Wires in the Junction Box along with the Power Wires from the ETC System August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 9 THE HOME Entering the building with water lines can be done underground or over the sill plate Once inside the building the typical hookup
20. arely occures 38 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 0309 008 0409 012 N q 0409 011 0309 007 0909 022 0909 023 N 7992 003 7992 005 0409 108 August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 39 PART Disc Qty PART Disc Qty 0409 108 AFS 900 Plastic Base 1 7992 005 AFS 900 Feed Auger Assembly 0409 113 Base Line Cover 1 0409 115 AFS 900 Door Rear Left Half 1 0409 116 AFS 900 Door Rear Right Half 1 0109 103 Snap Disc Manual Reset 180 1 0409 117 AFS 900 Roof Left Half 1 0109 101 Snap Disc Auto Reset 1 0409 118 AFS 900 Roof Right Half 1 0109 701 AFS 900 Electric Motor 2 0909 012 AFS 900 Hanger Strap 1 0209 008 Thrust Washer 1 5 x 1 x 1 16 2 0309 008 AFS 900 Back Insulation Board 1 0209 009 Thrust Washer 1 5 x 1 x 1 8 1 0309 007 Tube Access Box Insulation 1 0209 012 Flanged Bushing w flats 6 0909 022 Tube Access Box 1 0209 086 35 34 Pitches Feed Auger Chain 1 0909 023 Tube Access Door 0809 025 1 0209 085 35 54 Pitches Drive Chain 1 0309 013 R 19 Unfaced Insulation 30 Wide 205 0209 109 1 2 Bore 1 5 Key Sprocket 2 0020 772 2 x 36 SS Brush 1 0209 111 1 Bore 21 64 Pin Sprocket 3 0020 773 Clean Out Shovel 1 0209 152 5 16 x 1 5 Spring Pin 3 0909 022 Eye Bolt for Swirley Cleaning 1 0209 174 5 16 x 1 1 4 Shank Detent Clevis Pin 1 0409 014 Vent Cap 1 0209 252 Morris Coupling 1 0020 434 1 2 Gallon Liquid Boiler Treatment 1 0209 350 Aluminum Standoff 1 2 x 1 4 x 1 1 4 6 0209 460 1 8
21. be sure that the water temperature is at least 100 degrees or higher Add the boiler treatment that came with your stove to the vent pipe located directly in front of the chimney Treatment should be added on an annual basis If you are interested in testing your boiler water contact your local dealer for details August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 17 Remove the Auger Cap Fig 1 Remove all solid fuel from the Side Hopper by allowing the solid Fig 1 fuel to pass through the bottom of the auger tube Note Catch the solid fuel with a bucket or like container so that you do not waste any solid fuel 3 Run the remaining solid fuel out of the intake auger by switching your furnace into Prime Mode see Owner s Manual Note On the AFS 1100 turn T1 to the maximum setting and T2 to the minimum setting CAUTION BURN SOLID FUEL OUR COMPLETELY Doingiso canilead to corrosion ofiyour intake system Allisolid fuel should 4 Thoroughly clean out the fire box see Owner s Manual Clean the Flue Tubes eScrape down the walls of the Fire Box eShovel out fly ash and unburned solid fuel Empty out Ash Bin Ars 1100 only eSweep out or use a Love Less Ash Vac to remove remaining ash 5 Thoroughly clean the rear of the furnace eSweep or vacuum out the Tube Access Box eClean the fins of the combustion fan Wipe down everything else in the rear of the furnace 6 Apply a light film of WD 40 to Dri
22. be performed in the spring when you shut down the furnace for the season 1 Drain and flush your furnace refer to Boiler Treatment Procedure section below 2 Clean all of the ash from the Tube Access Box Clean the Heat Transfer Tubes 4 Clean out the Fire Box and Fire Pot a To clean the Fire Pot remove the 4 nuts in the front face plate b Use a vacuum to clean the fly ash out of the air chamber Note A Love Less Ash vacuum cleaner works very well for ash removal and can be purchased by contacting a factory authorized dealer Shovel out the Fire Box Blow any visible dust off of the motors pumps fans etc Apply a light film of oil to all chains Make sure to cover the chimney to prevent water from getting into your furnace when not in use Fig 4 OO N Un 20 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 E Cleaning dz Vkintenamge BOILER TREATMENT PROCEDURE Open Drain Valve and let stove empty completely To flush leave Drain Valve open and close Supply Line Add water to furnace through the Return Line Let flush for several minutes Close Drain Valve and open Supply Line Refill the stove and treat water right away CON U PULP Return Line Supply Line Drain Valve CAUTION Leaving your stove empty exposes the water jacketto oxygen which will shorten thelifejof your stove Ti yourisystemhas anti freeze need to draintit However you should then te
23. cal codes Existing Heat Zone Return Cold Water Return to WoodMaster Plus Hot Water Supply from WoodMaster Plus Circulating Pump for Existing Hot VVoodMaster Plus Water i Existing Hot to Water Heat Transfer auna Water Boiler Uni System Inline Filter and Fill Valve Assembly The Inline Filter and Fill Valve Assembly FK001 must be installed in the Cold Water Return Line before the line exits the building It should be placed so that a washing machine hose can be connected between a domestic water supply and the Fill Valve Cold Water Return to WoodMaster Plus Cold Water Return from Heat Exchanger Domestic Water Supply for filling boiler August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 11 The following 1s a set up guide for the AFS 900 The purpose of this guide is to give you a step by step set of instructions that will guide you through the assembly of the furnace and help you fire up your furnace for the first time When you receive your AFS 900 the first thing that you should do 1s take inventory to ensure that you have all of the parts needed assemble the furnace The parts you should receive are AFS 900 lea 1 2 Gallon of Boiler Treatment Side Hopper w cover 1ea Flue Brush w Eye Bolt Side Hopper Legs and Leg Supports Shovel Accessory Pack for Side Hopper Morris Coupling Intake Auger Tube Auger Bolt Kickstand U Bolt Kickstand Caution Make su
24. d an ignition source AFS 900 has a built in Ignitor that will light a fire in the fire pot at start up and when ever the heating system calls for heat In order for the Ignitor to work properly 1t needs to have a constant supply of air We produce the air flow with the Combustion Fan and control the ignition with the Air Pressure Switch and the Thermocouple The Thermocouple will tell the Ignitor when to turn on and the Air Pressure Switch will tell it that it safe to do so The Ignitor will attempt to ignite the solid fuel for up to 5 minutes at which point it will either simply turn off 1f the Thermocouple detects the proper amount of heat and flame or 1t will shut down the whole system to prevent flooding the Fire Pot with solid fuel Now that we have a fire burning in the Fire Pot we need a way to control it so we have designed a series of safety switches to do this These safety switches or Safety Loop as we refer to 1t comprise of three switches e Low Water Pressure Switch e Water Snap disk e Intake Auger Snap disk If any of these switches detect a problem or are not working properly the AFS 900 will shut down and need to be reset after the issue is resolved All of this is controlled by the Main Control Module in conjunction with the Temperature Control Module and the Digital Aquastat WoodMaster Plus AFS 900 Digital Aqua Stat Settings Set Point SP 170 F Spread HY E Low Alarm ALL 120 F 16 AFS 900 Owner
25. e alarm that occurred in program ming mode it browse the parameter codes or increases the displayed value Y Down To see the last temperature alarm that occurred in programming mode it browse the parameter codes or decreases the displayed value Key Combinations A V To lock amp unlock the keyboard SET W To enter in programming mode SET To return to the temperature display 4 1 Use of LEDs LED MODE FUNCTION a Output enabled ef Flashing Programming Phase flashing with LED1 Anti short cycle delay enabled LED1 Flashing Programming Phase flashing vvith ED2 ON O Temperature Alarm has happened LED2 stays on until reset 5 Temperature Alarm and Its Duration Example of Low temperature alarm Temperature Max Temperature E Sree Ann L ALu High temp alarm Safe Temp Zone Set ALL Low temp alarm AFS 900 Owner s Manual 25 5 1 HOW TO SEE THE ALARM DURATION AND MAX MIN TEMPERATURE If the LED2 the alarm LED is on an alarm has taken place To see the kind of alarm the max min reached temperature and alarm duration do as follovvs Push the UP or Down key On the display the following message is shown HAL for high temperature alarm LAL for the minimum alarm fol lowed by the Maximum minimum temperature Then the tiM tiMe message is displayed followed by the Duration in h mm Then the instrument dis
26. e temperature has to drop in order to start the fan ALL The temperature at which the furnace will shut down POF Controller is locked PON Controller 1s unlocked The Hr and Lo can be viewed at any time by pressing the UP Arrow for the Hi and the Down Arrow for the Lo In both instances when you press the button the proper message will flash on the display after that you will see a number this number represents the highest or lowest that your water temperature has been since the last reset Resetting the Hi or Lo While the high or low temperature 1s displayed hold the SET button down for approximately 3 seconds at which point rst will flash on the display The setting 1s now reset to the current emperature and will change as the water temperature changes August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 27 AFS900 Back Harness To Rear Control Box 7 il Grn Wht X 15 Pin Connector Male 18 19 12 HA 15 Brown Blue Orange Wht Gra Final Intake l Meter Motor qniter 6 Blk Feed Snap Disc 1 3 H Wht BIk BIk Water Snap Disc Ho Wht Wht Thermistor Water Pressure Red 0 Yellow August2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 28 AFS900 Front Control Box Rear View August 2007 White O lu lu D a lo 9 2 y gt o jp jo a Im o O o Ww Q W O 9 N To Rear Control AFS 900 Owner s Manual G
27. erature alarm Outputs unchanged 8 1 ALARM RECOVERY Probe alarm P1 starts some seconds after the fault in the related probe 1t automatically stops some seconds after the probe restarts normal operation Check connections before replacing the probe Temperature alarms HA and LA automatically stop as soon as the thermostat temperature returns to normal values Alarms EA and CA with 11F bAL recover as soon as the digital input 1s disabled Alarm CA with 11F PAL recovers only by switching off and on the instrument 9 DEFAULT SETTING VALUES WoodMaster Plus AFS 900 Digital Aqua Stat Settings Set Point SP 170 F Spread HY 1 F Low Alarm ALL 120 F Ce 211299 Y August2007 LED 3 LED 1 JOODMASTER Plua A d prg LED 2 Digital Display LED 1 When flashing it indicates that you are in the programing phase LED 2 Indicates that an alarm has occured LED will not turn off until the system is reset LED3 or amp Indicates that the controller is calling for the fan to run When flashing it indicates that you are in the programing phase These are a few common messages that you may see displayed LA Low Alarm DA Digital Alarm Lo Lowest temperature since last reset Hi Highest temperature since last reset P1 Probe error the controller is not receiving a reading from the temperature probe HY Differential The amount in degrees th
28. first time the AFS 900 1s powered up or when it has shut down the controller display will flash LA Low Alarm two times and then display the water temperature for two seconds and then start over This 1s normal and indicates the system has shut down because the water 1s at or below 120 F e To start up or reset your AFS 900 press the set button one time The display will indicate rSt reset and after 1 to 2 seconds the AFS 900 will go into heating mode The display will continue to flash LA and the water temperature until the water temperature reaches 140 F ALL 20 After water temperature reaches 140 E only the water temperature will be displayed until the water temperature falls to 120 F e Note The switch must be in the on position e Note Switch can be shut off when loading or servicing the AFS 900 Parameter Description and Factory Settings Set Set Point 170 F e Hy Differential IF e ALL Low Alarm 120 F d 25 rame CEST svsrem How To e View Set Point Push and immediately release the set key display will indicate set point and will return to water temperature after 5 seconds e Change the Set Point Push and hold the set key until the set point is displayed change the value using the up and down arrovvs and press the set key The set point value will flash a few times and then the display will return to water temperature e Change Hy or ALL Push and ho
29. he chimney on top of the furnace of Euro SA The chimney height may need to be adjusted depending on the installation and local codes 6384069386 Manufacturer recommends a minimum clearance from buildings or fire hazards see pg 8 If placed near a fire hazard area you may want use an approved spark arrester of Vure Se Only responsible adults should operate your furnace If furnace is not fired properly it may result in damage and the warranty may be voided Never allow small children to play near or tamper with the furnace Always keep the area around and in front of front door clean and free from combustible materials CAUTION 6 84 Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance The water pump must run continuously whenever the WoodMaster Plus is being used Please note that your outdoor furnace is not intended to be your only heating source It should be used as back up or secondary heat source CAUTION CAUTION Warning Failure to operate that AFS 900 in accordance with manufacturers specifications and cautionary guidelines will resultin a voided warranty 4 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 How The WoodMaster PLUS Alternative Fuel System Works The WoodMaster PLUS Alternative Fuel System operates on a simple but very efficient principle The furnace warms water to its optimal heating temperature which is constantly maintained by automatic controls
30. ifreeze 1s not being used the water jacket must be drained and flushed yearly after each heating season After the furnace has been drained immediately refill completely and treat with new boiler treatment Damage caused by abuse accidents improper installation overheating corrosion freezing or negligence will not be covered under warranty Damage caused by burning flammable materials such as petroleum products will not be covered under warranty Antifreeze Only a nontoxic antifreeze 1s acceptable Antifreeze will break down over a period of time and therefore should be tested annually Always dispose of antifreeze by state and local codes Loss of antifreeze under any condition will not be covered How to file a claim ANY CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY MUST BE MADE TO YOUR DEALER Customer s Name Dealer s Name Customer s Signature Dealer s Signature May 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 46 hl
31. ing labor amp freight These warranties apply only if the device is installed and operated as defined in the Owner s Manual Outdoor wood furnaces are not intended to be the only source of heat therefore a backup system should be in place to prevent any damage caused by lack of heat Additional Components Warranty Guidelines Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty for a period of one 1 year any factory defects or breakage of the Agitating Auger located in the fire pot of the furnace itself These items are a consumable item and in the case of normal wear are the responsibility of the owner to replace as is necessary Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty all bearings chains and sprockets on the WoodMaster Plus for a period of one 1 year Parts will be exchanged on an even exchange excluding labor amp freight Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty the fire pot of the WoodMaster Plus for a period of two 2 years WARNING Northwest Manufacturing will not warranty the inside of fire drum due to ash corrosion Rotation of ashes must be taken care of as displayed on the maintenance list located on the side of the furnace The fire drum must be completely cleaned of all ashes and creosote a minimum of two 2 times per year preferably half way through the heating season and immediately after the heating season The chimney must be covered when stove is not in use If antifreeze is not being used the water jacket must be d
32. l combustion at a set temperature Start Mode Cycle The ETC function that 1s used to create the proper amount of com bustion heat before entering Run Mode Cycle Note This can be altered when the start control knob 1s adjusted to increase or decrease fuel amounts August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 37 b Tisoimicali de CHICATONS AFS900 Model Maximum Current Draw Qamps 120v 60Hz Primary Current Draw Drive Motors OSamps 120v AC each 60Hz Combustion Fan 62amps O 120v AC 60Hz Igniter 6 66amps 120v AC 60Hz Lamp Holder w factory recomended 60 watt light bulb 5 amps 120v AC 60Hz a AE Up to 100 000 BTUs Hopper Capacity esse see Approximately 5 5 Bushel Fire BOX S Z 23 V inches deep x 24 inches tall x 22 inches wide Door MIGE see eie ie see Ge ee N 16 inches x 16 inches dl Mane AA 3 16 inch fire drum and water jacket LULCUULULL dad Fan Temperature Control ss ses Digital electronic temperature control Overall ls ee guia 3 75 feet wide x 4 33 feet deep x 5 8 feet tall including the chimney Types of Solid Fuel that can be Used Corn vvood pellets or most other granular fuels E bdin Automated on a timer fuel fed through a hopper With a self igniter Moa DR RR OE EE 940 pounds Water Capacity 60 gallons ATTENTTONU Maximum amp draw can only be obtained if all devices are running at the same time and that r
33. ld the set and down arrow keys at the same time until HY is displayed Using the up and down arrovvs select the parameter to be changed Hy or ALL push the set key once value of parameter should be displayed use arrovvs to change value and push the set key value should flash a fevv times After 10 15 seconds the display vvill change back to vvater temperature Note When changing parameters make sure Set Hy is at least 20 F above ALL Green Float Light Green light on Water level O K Green light off Water level low add water through vent pipe or Inline Fill Valve Plunger Switch Shuts the Combustion Fan off during mode and operates the Service Light On Prime Switch The On Prime switch must be on during normal operation but may be turned off for maintenance Water Safety Switch The Water Safety switch shuts down all operation of the stove 1f the water level is too low August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 25 Changing the Set Point WOODMASTER Praa 1 Press and hold the set button for 3 seconds or until the fan symbol is E flashing number that appeared 15 the Set Point Fig 1 Fig 1 5 m 2 Use the up or down arrow buttons to adjust the setting 3 Press the set button to lock in the setting Changing the Hy Fig 2 1 Press and hold the arrow down and set buttons until the display reads Hy Fig 2 2 Release the arrow down and set buttons i WOODMASTER Piira 3 Press set button the number displa
34. ls Default Setting Values General Warning 1 1 Please Read Before Using This Manual This manual is part of the product and should be kept near the instrument for easy and quick reference The instrument shall not be used for purposes different from those described hereunder It cannot be used as a safety device Check the application limits before proceeding Some parameters such as CH are not applicable to Wood master see default settings grid fig 15 on next page DOI NBWNS NN INN E Safety Precautions Check the supply voltage is correct before connecting the instrument Do not expose to water or moisture use the controller only within the operating limits avoiding sudden temperature changes with high atmospheric humidity to prevent formation of condensation e Warning disconnect all electrical connections before any kind of maintenance Fit the probe where it is not accessible by the End User The instrument must not be opened In case of failure or faulty operation send the instrument back to the distributor or to Dixell s r 1 see address with a detailed description of the fault e Consider the maximum current which can be applied to each relay see technical data Ensure that the wires for probes loads and the power supply are separated and far enough from each other without cross ing or intertwining In case of applications in individual environments the use of mains filters
35. mount of solid fuel delivered turn the knob slightly counterclockwise To increase the amount of solid fuel delivered turn the knob clockvvise Adjusting these knobs controls the position of the burn area and how efficient the solid fuel gets burned Using corn as an example you want the ash coming off the end of the fire pot to be either ash or look like ash in the shape of a piece of corn This ash should crumble when you touch it The burn area location should be about at the first piece of flighting If 1t 1s right against the rear wall of the fire pot you need to increase the amount of solid fuel delivered slightly If it is too far out on the auger you need to decrease the amount of solid fuel delivered slightly 8 What are the Start and Run Modes The Start Mode refers to the period of time between when you flip the On Prime switch to the On position and the point at which the fire reaches adequate burn temperature The Start Modes generally lasts 2 minutes but can last a maximum of 5 minutes before the furnace shuts down The Run Mode is the normal operating mode of the furnace This takes place after the Start Mode and continues until the furnace shuts down the ETC is reset or the rear door is opened and closed at which point the furnace will go back into the Start Mode August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 33 Note When disconnecting any wire lead pull on the insulated terminal not the wire 9 What
36. n even exchange excluding labor amp freight These warranties apply only if the device is installed and operated as defined in the Owner s Manual Outdoor wood furnaces are not intended to be the only source of heat therefore a backup system should be in place to prevent any damage caused by lack of heat Additional Components Warranty Guidelines Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty for a period of one 1 year any factory defects or breakage of the Agitating Auger located in the fire pot of the furnace itself These items are a consumable item and in the case of normal wear are the responsibility of the owner to replace as is necessary Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty all bearings chains and sprockets on the WoodMaster Plus for a period of one 1 year Parts will be exchanged on an even exchange excluding labor amp freight Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty the fire pot of the WoodMaster Plus for a period of two 2 years WARNING Northwest Manufacturing will not warranty the inside of fire drum due to ash corrosion Rotation of ashes must be taken care of as displayed on the maintenance list located on the side of the furnace The fire drum must be completely cleaned of all ashes and creosote a minimum of two 2 times per year preferably half way through the heating season and immediately after the heating season The chimney must be covered when stove is not in use If antifreeze is not being used the
37. nace 14 Why is there a cover over my air The dust cover 1s in place to keep contaminants from pressure switch entering the atmospheric pressure hole on the top of the switch 34 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 Question or Issue 15 How do 1 know my plunger switch is working properly Note Opening the door and then closing it again will restart the start mode every time 16 My Ignitor seems to not be working 17 How do 1 check the Air Pressure Switch Caution Do Not Hot wire or Jump This Switch August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual Possible Solutions Provided that you have a good light bulb in the receptacle when the plunger switch is working properly the Service Light will come on and the fan will not run when the rear door 1s opened Your furnace needs to be in the Start Mode and there cannot be flame present in the Fire Pot in order for your Ignitor to be on With that in mind if your Igniter doesn t seem to be working try these steps 1 Check the ohm reading a Disconnect the wire leads b Read the ohms coming off of the gnitor The reading should be around 17 5 ohms 2 Check to see that your Air Pressure Switch is working properly see question 17 3 Check to see that the Thermocouple is functional see question 11 The Air Pressure Switch is a normally open switch that detects the air pressure coming off of the fan When the air pressure from the fan is to the
38. ns having too big of a heat exchanger in the system ect Though the factory settings are set to burn corn see ques tion 6 you can burn many different solid fuel types a Most granular fuels rye wheat barley soy beans ect b Most pelletized fuels agra fuels wood pellets paper pellets grass pellets ect The start and run knobs adjust the rate that solid fuel is delivered to the burn area of the fire pot for the start and run modes This does not effect the overall amount of solid fuel that you are burning or the BTU s produced by the AFS900 directly It adjusts the quality of burn for the type of solid fuel that you are burning 32 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 5 Where are the Start and Run Knobs located What are the Start and Run Knob fac tory settings How do I adjust my Start and Run Knobs Why do 1 need to Too Lean Too Rich Burn Area In the AFS 900 06 tin roof the knobs are located behind the ETC panel on the right side of the furnace toward the front On the AFS 900 07 composite roof the knobs are located on the side of the rear control panel in the rear of the furnace The knobs are sent out of the factory pointing straight up or at the 12 o clock position These settings are to burn approximately 52 lb corn at 14 moisture You may need to adjust the knobs in order to achieve the proper burn for the type of solid fuel that you are burning To lean back the a
39. nty NORTHWEST MANUFACTURING INC 600 Polk Ave Red Lake Falls MN 56750 Toll free 800 932 3629 or 218 253 4328 Five Year Warranty on Fire Drum and Water Jacket Northwest Manufacturing Inc of Red Lake Falls MN warrants material and labor on any defects in workmanship on the Firedrum and Water Jacket for a period of 3 years from the purchase date to the original owner only If there is a leak in your properly delivered and installed WoodMaster Plus furnace in the first year WoodMaster will replace the furnace at no cost to the original owner Leak means a leak in the fire box or water jacket Northwest Manufacturing Inc will not be responsible for environmental conditions we cannot control This warranty is limited to defective parts repair and or replacement only and excludes any incidental and consequential damages connected therewith Northwest Manufacturing Inc is not responsible for replacement of water water treatment antifreeze costs of transportation or shipping charges On sight service work will be offered to you Please call Northwest Manufacturing Inc for current non warranty rates Original Manufacturer s Warranty on Electrical Components Parts Only Any electrical components in the stove that are defective during normal usage will be warranted to the original owner only by Northwest Manufacturing Inc in compliance with the original manufacturer s warranty Parts will be replaced on an even exchange exclud
40. nty Parts will be replaced on an even exchange excluding labor amp freight These warranties apply only 1f the device 1s installed and operated as defined 1n the Owner s Manual Outdoor wood furnaces are not intended to be the only source of heat therefore a backup system should be in place to prevent any damage caused by lack of heat Additional Components Warranty Guidelines Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty for a period of one 1 year any factory defects or breakage of the Agitating Auger located in the fire pot of the furnace itself These items are a consumable item and in the case of normal wear are the responsibility of the owner to replace as 1s necessary Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty all bearings chains and sprockets on the WoodMaster Plus for a period of one 1 year Parts will be exchanged on an even exchange excluding labor amp freight Northwest Manufacturing Inc will warranty the fire pot of the WoodMaster Plus for a period of two 2 years WARNING Northwest Manufacturing will not warranty the inside of fire drum due to ash corrosion Rotation of ashes must be taken care of as displayed on the maintenance list located on the side of the furnace The fire drum must be completely cleaned of all ashes and creosote a minimum of two 2 times per year preferably half way through the heating season and immediately after the heating season The chimney must be covered when stove 1s not in use If ant
41. ocal WoodMaster Plus Dealer or Northwest Mfg Inc Concrete Pad Support Cement Pad should be at least 8 feet wide 8 feet long and 4 to 6 inches thick Manufacturer recommends that you have 3 feet of clearance from the front and rear of the stove and at least 1 foot clearance on the sides Always use a non combustible base Pad Dimensions outdoor Application AFS 900 3 Caution Minimum Clearance Call before you dig Trench The trench must be 24 inches deep and 6 to 12 inches wide It can be dug with a shovel or a backhoe Place all the dirt to one side of the trench to allow room for working on the other side Wiring Place electrical supply in bottom of trench and cover with 6 inches of dirt Electrical wire rated for underground use 12 2 ground can be buried in the same trench as the water lines but must maintain a minimum 24 inch depth Always follow state and local codes Water Lines The remaining 18 inches of open trench is where the water lines are placed Use a one inch water line with a minimum rating of 100 PSI at 180 degrees and insure that your water line insulation has a minimum R value of eight in order to maintain adequate heating efficiency NOTE If lines travel under a driveway or where heavy equipment travels the line should be buried two to three feet deep If lines travel through a low or wet area they should be insulated and
42. plays the temperature once again Ne Oo NOTE if an alarm is still occurring the tim shows the partial duration NOTE the alarm is recorded when the temperature comes back to normal values 5 2 HOW TO RESET A RECORDED ALARM OR ONE THAT IS STILL OCCURRING 1 Hold the SET key pressed for more than 3s while the recorded alarm is displayed The rSt message will be displayed 2 To confirm the operation the rSt message starts blinking and the normal temperature will be displayed Main Functions 1 HOW TO CHANGE THE SET POINT SET Push and immediately release the SET key the display vvill shovv the Set point value Push and immediately release the Set key or wait for 5 seconds to display the probe value again 6 2 HOW TO CHANGE THE SET POINT 1 Push the SET key for more than 2 seconds to change the Set point value 2 The value of the set point will be displayed and the LED1 starts blinking 3 To change the Set value push the A or V arrows within 10 s 4 To memorize the new set point value push the SET key again or wait 10s 6 2 HOW TO CHANGE A PARAMETER VALUE To change the parameter s value operate as follows Enter the Programming mode by pressing the Set and DOWN key for 3s and start blinking SET A 1 Select the required parameter 2 Press the SET key to display its value only LED is blinking 3 Use UP or DOWN to change its value 4 Press SET
43. proper level the switch will close and the circuit will be complete allowing the furnace to run properly To ensure that the switch is operational check these things 1 Make sure that the fins on the fan s impeller are clean The fan needs to produce a certain amount of CFM in order to activate the switch so if the impeller is dirty it will hinder the fans performance 2 Check the continuity of the switch with a multi meter With the button on the plunger switch out you should read an infinite number With the button on the plunger switch de pressed you should read 0 35 Note When disconnecting any wire lead pull on the he vire 18 My stove won t stay lit 19 What is the heat output of the 20 How much current does my furnace 21 How often should 1 be cleaning the ash out of the furnace 22 What do 1 do if the furnace runs out of solid fuel Check to see that you have solid fuel in the hopper Check to ensure that your augers are feeding the furnace The Final Auger should be full of solid fuel Check the settings of the Start and Run Knobs adjust accordingly 100 000 BTU s per hour Maximum amp draw 1s 9 amps however this 1s not attainable unless every piece of equipment on the AFS 900 1s running at the same time Please refer to the Technical Specifications section pg 37 The manufacturer recommends that you clean out the ash once every week Af
44. rained and flushed yearly after each heating season After the furnace has been drained immediately refill completely and treat with new boiler treatment Damage caused by abuse accidents improper installation overheating corrosion freezing or negligence will not be covered under warranty Damage caused by burning flammable materials such as petroleum products will not be covered under warranty Antifreeze Only a nontoxic antifreeze 1s acceptable Antifreeze will break down over a period of time and therefore should be tested annually Always dispose of antifreeze by state and local codes Loss of antifreeze under any condition will not be covered How to file a claim ANY CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY MUST BE MADE TO YOUR DEALER Customer s Name Dealer s Name Customer s Signature Dealer s Signature OWNER S REGISTRATION CARD bu Installed by Dealer Customer If customer was installation explained to you Yes No Ph Type of Installation D f Purch i ___ House Garage __ Shop Shed Model No Greenhouse Kiln Other Serial No Model and serial numbers are located on the decal on front of stove Purchased VVith Auger VVithout Auger Dealer s Name Northvvest Manufacturing nc PLACE 600 Polk Ave SVV 577 HERE Red Lake Falls MN 56750 Northvvest Manufacturing nc 600 Polk Ave SW Red Lake Falls MN 5
45. re that the Side Hopper and the AFS 900 are installed on a level surface Upward oridownward pressure on the Intake Auger can cause the augerito bind 12 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 A Assembling the AFS 900 1 Remove the Intake Auger Tube and Morris Coupling from the rear of the furnace 1f you have not done so already 2 Remove the U bolt from the Kickstand 3 Remove the Flue Brush Shovel Boiler Treatment and Accessory Pack from the inside of the furnace 4 Remove the bolt on the end of the Extension Auger 5 Slide the Morris Coupling over the Intake Auger Tube 6 Insert the Intake Auger through the hole in the siding 7 Line up the flighting and attach the augers with the bolt you removed earlier Fig 1 8 Slide the Intake Auger Tube up and tighten the Morris Clamp to hold the two halfs of the Intake Auger together 9 Slide the U bolt over Intake Auger and attach it to the Kickstand with the nuts supplied Note Make sure that the opening on the Intake Auger Tube is facing straight up before tightening the U bolt Fig 2 10 Tighten the nuts on the U bolt securing the Intake Auger to the Kickstand Fig 3 11 Adjust the Kickstand by sliding it up or down 1f adjustment 1s needed Note The goal when you adjust the Kickstand is to make sure that there is no upward or downward pressure on the Intake Auger 12 Tighten the Kickstand bolts Fig 4 August 2007
46. reen DIE 2NUM E 0212 ang Box 29 August2007 AFS900 Rear Control Box Org 120 VAC 60Hz Service IN 12 2 w ground Bik Red Door vn E 2 Pos Sie n To Grn Outlet Blue Blue gt A S D gt S 5 4 b Wht BIk IN lt o x E x ol x 8 o 3 3 x C Red m gt oz m C m 00 m 0 00 7 4 5 2 13 10 6 11 12 15 1 14 8 9 A From Front Control Box x 15 Pin Connector Female 30 If furnace 1s not heating l 2 Make sure back door 1s closed When open the safety switch will not allow the system to run Check pump If pump is not running shut off power supply to pump and inspect The AFS 900 has a safety shut off switch for extremely low water level If water is low fill the stove with water until the light comes on there will be some evaporation Check chimney for fly ash build up If opening 1s reduced fire cannot burn properly Check Fan Draft Make sure that 1t 1s operating properly If water temperature 1s reading 119 or lower push Reset Switch on ETC System to restart Heating Mode If the fire goes out and there 1s a lot of unburned fuel in the Fire Pot the Start and or Run Mode may be set to high If the fire goes out and the Fire Pot is empty the Feed System 1s empty out of fuel Feed System plugged Possible Causes 1 Chain Drive System failure 2 Feed Intake plugged or blocked 3 Faulty motor in
47. s Manual August2007 The following instructions make the follwing assumptions e You already have the AFS 900 on the slab e Hooked up to the water lines with the pump e Filled with water e The heating system is installed Fill the Side Hopper Power is hooked up with Solid Fuel 0 The Side Hopper holds Approximately 5 5 Bushel Ensure that you have proper water level N 0 The Green Water Level Light Should be on Reset the Circuit Breaker in the Rear of the Stove The Circuit Breaker Switch 1s located in the rear of the furnace on the Rear Control Box 0 Close the Rear Door Important Press the Set Button on Make sure that all of the doors are the Digital Displa closed for the entire Start up A 0 Display will read rst for a second Press the Prime Switch Solid Fuel should be visible in the Final Auger Tube and a small pile of solid fuel should be in the Fire Pot If this has not occurred by the end of the cycle press the Prime button again and allow 1t to run for another couple minutes or until you see the conditions stated above Turn off the Prime mode by pressing the Prime Button once more Press the On Prime Switch to The furnace should start within 7 minutes If the On position this hasinot occured consult the troubleshooting section pg 31 and try again Boiler Treatment Allow system to burn for 2 hours and then add boiler treatment as follows Before adding boiler treatment
48. styour waterannually water sampling contact yourdealer August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 21 To maintain the efficiency of your furnace the manufacturer recommends that you preform these checks on a weekly basis Date Clean Fire Box Clean Heat Trans Clean Fan and Check Chain Ten fer Tubes Motors sion and Adjust Accordingly 22 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 AFS 900 Electronic Temperature Control ETC Function Factory Settings below e ETC monitors and controls the AFS 900 water temperature by controlling the draft fan and fuel supplied During normal operation adequate fuel supply the controller will go into idle mode when the water reaches 170 F Set and will go into heating mode when the water falls to 169 F Set Hy e During shut down no fuel supply or when the water falls to 120 F ALL the controller will go into shut down mode At this time the AFS 900 hopper will need to be filled with fuel and the ETC will need to be reset see Startup Heating Mode During the heating mode the controller will run the draft fan continuously The controller will also turn on the heating mode timer that controls the amount of fuel added to the Fire Pot Idle Mode When the water temperature reaches 170 it will shut the motors and fan off until the water temperature falls to 169 at which point it returns to the Heating Mode Startup Reset See also AFS 900 Startup Procedure e The
49. ter the ash falls off of the end of the Fire Pot 1t will compress itself over time and break down into a finer ash So though it may look like you need to clean 1t every day leave 1t be It just needs to break down Start by allowing the unit to cool sufficiently Reset the Intake Auger Snap Disk refill your hopper and follow the start procedure on page 17 of this guide 23 What do 1 do if my furnace runs out Refill your furnace with water and follow the restarting of water procedure on page 17 of this guide 24 Only my final auger is running what s wrong and how do 1 fix it 25 happens when I open my back Most likely you have a safety loop failure Reset or replace the appropriate switch and restart VVhenever you open the rear door of the furnace the furnace shuts off until you close the door at which point the furnace will go back into the Start Mode AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 Air Chamber The area below the Fire Pot that preheats the combustion air AFS Alternative Fuel System Combustion Fan Delivers the combustion air to the Fire Pot ETC Electronic Temperature Control The electronic system that is used to control the function of the furnace Fire Box The inside of the furnace Fire Pot The area where the air is mixed with the fuel to cause combustion Hopper Holds the fuel that 1s augered into the furnace Run Mode Cycle The ETC function that 1s used to maintain proper fue
50. ve Chains Fig 2 Auger Shaft Ends eBushings 7 Shut off the circulating pumps and drain all of the water out of your furnace 8 Leave your drain valve open and rinse the furnace with water through your return line Fig 2 allowing the water to flow out of the drain valve until the water looks clear 9 Add Boiler Treatment into your system and allow the pumps to run for a 24hr period in order to insure proper circulation see Owner s Manual 10 Put the chimney cap on and ensure all doors are closed tightly 18 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 mu Crane ds ikintenanse Maintenance Schedule for the WoodMaster Plus CLEANING THE FURNACE Suggested Interval Weekly Caution The pictures showntin this section showsa 1 Clean out the Tube Access Box see next section furnace that has beenineglected forn photo 2 Scrape down the Fire Box Fig 1 With normal maintenance 3 Shovel out the ash underneath the Firepot Fig 2 furnace should neverlooklike this Note Try to keep the Combustion Fan and the Drive Motors as clean as possible Clean the Combustion Fan by using a brush to keep the impeller clear of any build up Fig 3 Cleaning the Heat Transfer Tubes Suggested Interval Weekly 06 Style Swirlys 1 Open the Tube Access Box Door 2 Remove the Swirlys from the Heat Transfer Tubes Fig 4 Caution The Swirlys will be hot 3 Run the steel brush in and out of each tube se
51. veral times Fig 5 4 Clean out all ash that is left in the Tube Access Box Note When cleaning out your furnace using an Ash Vacuum does an excellent job in ash removal To inquire about Ash Vacuums please contact your representative 5 Put Swirlys back in the Heat Transfer Tubes and close the door Note A Shovel and Flue Brush is provided CAUTION Your warranty doesnot coverash corrosion Neglecting tojcleantyour furnace oncoyenthe chimney when notiniuse willivoid the warranty ERAR AA AA aa q 1 AA A me EES August 2007 AFS 900 Owner s Manual 07 Style Swirlys Interval Weekly 1 Insert the Eye Bolt that was provided into the chuck of a drill Note The Eye Bolt is shipped attached to the Flue Brush 2 Switch the drill into reverse 3 Open the Tube Access Box Door 4 Insert the Eye Bolt Drill into the holes in the Swirly Fig 1 amp 2 Note Running the drill in Reverse will push all of the ash out of the front of the transfer tubes It will then fall into the Fire Box for removal Fig 3 5 Clean out all ash that is left in the Tube Access Box and close the door Note When cleaning out your furnace using an Ash Vacuum does an excellent job in ash removal To inquire about Ash Vacuums please contact your representative Note A Shovel Flue Brush and Eye Bolt is provided Annual maintenance Annual maintenance should
52. yed is the differential Fig 3 Fig 3 A Y 4 Press the arrow up or down button to adjust 8 5 Press the set button Fig 6 6 The display will read ALL for approximately 30 seconds it will then return to the water temperature reading Fig 7 8 Fig 4 Changing the ALL 1 When the ETC reads ALL from the previous step press the set but ton The number that appears is the Low Alarm temperature l Fig 5 2 To adjust the number press the up or down arrow 3 Press the Set button to lock in the setting Definitions 4 WOODMASTER Psa Fi Set Point The temperature at which the fan will shut down SET Hy aka Differential The amount in degrees the temperature has to drop in order to start the fan ALL aka Low Alarm The temperature at which the furnace will shut down Caution ang i y JOTA not set your SP lower than your ALE WoodMaster Plus AFS Digital Aqua Stat Minimum and Maximum Settings Set Point SP Differential HY Factory Settings 77777 Differential 1 F to 45 F Hour Low Alarm ALL 67 F to 302 F Corn 24 AFS 900 Owner s Manual August2007 MO References ETC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Digital custom controller XR30C for WoodMaster Contents General Warning General Description Controlling Loads Front Panel Commands Temperature Alarm and Its Duration HACCP Main Functions Parameeters Alarm Signa

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