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1. ire iss 51 Operation ic a Rout etn tact de 51 52 Supplementary MULHACE 52 Troubleshooting amp Frequently Asked Questions 53 56 A 57 Furnace Settines 05 NOs cune need eade mac ae Ae rea 58 SCF Revolution Manual 3 Save This Installation amp Operations Manual GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY NOTICE The furnace must be properly installed in order to prevent the possibility of a house fire These installation instructions must be strictly observed The Maintenance schedule must be followed as described in this manual Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death The furnace s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly positive chimney pressure Therefore it is imperative that the air intake and exhaust system be airtight and installed correctly Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust vent of this unit Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance BUILDING PERMIT Contact the local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any local installation restrictions and inspection requirements DEFINITION OF FURNACE The word Furnace as used in this manual i
2. causing the flue temperatures to become too low 3 Venting into the side of an existing masonry chimney must be done through a masonry thimble When wall penetration is necessary to access a masonry chimney use a listed PL vent wall thimble Figure 6 4 When venting into a Class A steel chimney use an appropriate PL Vent adapter SCF Revolution Manual 16 COMBUSTION AIR 1 Under certain conditions it is recommended that the Furnace be connected to an outside source of combustion air to improve Furnace performance Flexible metal hose or rigid metal pipe conduit must be connected around NOT INSIDE the combustion air inlet tube Figure 11 Be careful not to pinch or bend the outside air pipe with too small a radius which may be terminated flush with the outside wall but should be protected from wind and weather by a hood Note The outside air pipe must terminate above the maximum snow line WARNING USE THE AIR INTAKE DAMPER FOR ADJUSTING COMBUSTION INLET AIR ONLY OTHER METHODS OF RESTRICTING OR BLOCKING COMBUSTION INLET AIR ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED AIR DAMPER Figure 7 2 Outside air may be drawn from a semi enclosed attic or crawl space or any semi enclosed space Take care not to draw cold air past water pipes that may freeze 3 Increase the outside air pipe diameter to 3 for runs over ten 10 feet and elevation over 4 000 feet Note Long runs should be avoided 4 Terminate t
3. FURNACE PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL OPERATE SATISFACTORILY WHEN NEEDED CERTIFIED FOR INSTALLATIOS WITH DUCT WORK CONFIGURATIONS SIMILAR TO THAT SHOWN IN FIGURE 8 ON PAGE 16 DO NOT RELOCATE OR BYPASS ANY OF THE SAFETY CONTROLS IN THE ORIGINAL GAS OIL OR ELECTRIC FURNACE INSTALLATION DO NOT CONNECT WITH ANY GAS FURNACE THAT HAS NOT BEEN CERTIFIED INITIALLY AS COMPLYING WITH CAN CGA 2 3 THE OPERATION OF THE GAS FURNACE MUST BE VERIFIED FOR ACCEPTABLE OPERATION BEFORE AND AFTER INSTALLATION OF THIS ADD ON FURNACE BY A GAS FITTER WHO IS RECOGNIZED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY GAS FURNACE THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A AN AIR CIRCULATING BLOWER OR TO A CHIMNEY OR VENT SERVING A GAS FURNACE OR APPLIANCE This furnace should only be installed on a furnace duct system and chimney that are in good operating condition This furnace is equipped with a direct drive blower motor This motor should not be changed with one of lesser speed A motor with a faster speed may be used The size of the blower should not be changed This equipment should be installed acceptable to regulatory authority by experienced licensed personnel The installation of this furnace should comply with the requirements of CAN CSA b365 and changes to the installation should comply with CSA B139 for oil fired C22 1 for electric or CAN CGA B149 2 for gas fired SCF Revolution Manual 52 TROUBLESHOOTING amp FRQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
4. Firebox A closer look at the Control Board to the right in figure 17 will explain how the board works There are essentially 4 buttons on the control board Two of these buttons the Heat Level and Trim Buttons have a High Low side to advance these settings up or down There is a slide switch that controls the Thermostat Mode and an LED Light bar that indicates which of the 5 Heat Settings the Furnace is running on The LED Light bar is also used during the Diagnostic process see page 28 for more details SCF Revolution Manual 29 DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICE 8 T a b amp T STAT Figure 17 SMARTSTAT MANUAL OFF 1 Heat Level button will advance the setting up and down between level 1 and 5 It will also be used in the Fine Tuning process of the feed rates if needed See point 4 b below 2 The Auger Feed button will allow the user to manually auger fuel into the burn pot on start up when needed This is particularly helpful in priming the Auger Tube when it is empty After the hopper has run out of pellets This button is also used to make small adjustments to the combustion air and the feed rates as part of the Fine Tuning process of the control board See point 4 a below 3 The On Off button not only turns the Furnace On and Off it also resets the board if one of the sensors has detected a problem and the board is flashing a Diagnostic
5. REVOLUTION COLLAR WITH Du SWITCH amp BRACKET SETSCREW A The Revolution Burn system SIDE SHIELDS DRIVE COUPLING Figure 13 As seen in figure 13 the Revolution Burn system has been designed to easily be removed from the furnace for replacement or repair CAUTION For more information on the proper alignment of all of the parts before removing and replacing the Revolution Pot see figure 14 on the following page Please familiarize yourself with the proper alignment before attempting to remove the pot SCF Revolution Manual 24 Revolution Multi Fuel Pot Removal POT REMOVED FOR CLEAR VIEW OF POT DRUM POT DIVIDERS E 4 LINE UP DRUM AS SHOWN WITH HOLE IN TOP POSITION AND POT DIVIDERS LINED UP PROPERLY BEFORE RE INSTALLING THE POT 5 NN SCREWS TO REMOVE WHEN TAKING POT OUT BEFORE REMOVING POT LINE UP THE HEX HEAD BOLT FACING UP AS SHOWN TRIP SWITCH LEVER AND ROTATE DRUM UNTIL THE WITH THE SCREWS REMOVED PULL THE HEX HEAD BOLT IS FACING UP REVOLUTION MOTOR ASSEMBLY BACK 1 2 TO DIS ENGAGE IT FROM THE POT Figure 14 1 LINE THE COUPLING BOLT UP WITH THE HEX HEAD OF THE BOLT IN THE UPWARD POSITION BY TRIPPING THE SWITCH CONTROLLING THE REVOLUTION MOTOR See figure 14 2 Remove the Igniter cover and Igniter See figure 13 3 Remove the cover on the left side covering the revolution motor Remove the 2 screws that hold the Re
6. Removal The products of combustion will contain small particles of Fly Ash The fly ash will collect in the venting system and restrict the flow of flue gases Incomplete combustion such as occurs during start up and shut down or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot or creosote formation which will collect in the venting system The exhaust system should be inspected regularly during the heating season to determine if creosote buildup has occurred Check more frequently at first to determine a schedule for cleaning the venting system based on individual use of this Corn Pellet burning heater If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire 4 Do not Overfire this unit Follow all instructions regarding the proper use of this heater SCF Revolution Manual 45 Wiring Schematic Pink 120 Vat AC Hot Black DUAL HOPPER o GEARMOTOR White THERMOSTAT RELAY Pink HIGH LIMIT FAN White gs Common to Terminal Block DUAL HOPPER GEAR MOTOR ROTATION MOTOR SWITCH NO Common COMBUSTION BLOWER Black Figure 26 The Electrical Rating of this furnace is 120 Volt 60 Hz 4 The minimum recommended circuit is 15 Amp A dedicated circuit for the furnace is recommended CAUTION The electrical components of the Furnace are not owner serviceable Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical probl
7. THE FURNACE FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 Under certain conditions outside combustion air is recommended Use only approved parts When using out side air for combustion check that the outside air inlet is connected to draw fresh air from outside the building 2 All joints of PL vent and single wall stainless steel pipe should be fastened by at least 3 screws and correctly installed Follow vent manufacturer s instructions Seal all joints with high temperature silicone to create an airtight seal 3 WARNING The high temperature paint on this Furnace may take several hours of burning at a high fuel setting to cure fully During this time an odor that is not harmful may be evident When odors are present the area around the Furnace should be well ventilated 4 Caution The high temperature paint can be easily scratched prior to burning the Furnace CAUTION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTALLATIONS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SCF Revolution Manual 5 SCF REVOLUTION Furnace Layout ACCESS COVER LARGE HOPPER ACCESS COVER HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE SCRAPER RODS FILTER IGNITER FAN LIMIT pee CONTROL VIEWING GLASS ACCESS COVER ACCESS COVER IGNITER REVOLUTION ACCESS GEAR MOTOR COVER Figure 1 The SCF Revolution has a large Heat Exchange system allowing for more heat to be exchanged The burn system used in the fur
8. The Furnace is very trouble free in operation when properly maintained and quality fuel is used When the Furnace fails to operate properly troubleshooting by the operator of the Furnace is limited Please read the following guide for answers to frequently asked questions 1 When first starting the Furnace remember the auger tube is empty which will delay feeding fuel to the burn pot This will in some cases prevent the Furnace from starting Solution First allow the Revolving drum to rotate after turning the furnace on Prime the burn pot if the auger tube is empty 2 Furnace keeps overloading the burnpot First check the moisture content of your corn It should be 15 or less Also make sure you are using clean corn Otherwise this is mainly caused by improper combustion See Damper Adjustment section of the Operations Manual Besides the damper adjustment there are several areas that can have an effect on the combustion process Solution Check all Gaskets Doors and Door Latching Systems for air leaks Any leaks in these areas will negatively affect the burn process and cause the pot to overload 3 Furnace isn t burning and the number 2 LED light is blinking This diagnostic light indicates the vacuum switch no longer senses negative pressure in the firebox area of the Furnace What caused the Furnace to go out a The door of the unit was left open longer than 60 seconds See solution b The ash pan door was left open for
9. WHEN A CLAIM IS MADE AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER BASED ON THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY LAW MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER IN EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT ALL WARRANTIES BY MANUFACTURER ARE SET FORTH HEREIN AND NO CLAIM SHALL BE MADE AGAINST MANUFACTURER ON ANY ORAL WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations of implied warranties therefore the limitations of exclusions set forth in this warranty may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state SCF Revolution Manual 57 Notes After the break in period please note any adjustments that were made to the Feed Trim and Draft Trim on the control board in the area below In the event of a power failure or if the units gets unplugged the trim settings will be lost Draft Trim Circle one See point 4a on page 28 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Feed Trim Circle one See point 4b on page 28 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 FUEL Circle One PELLETS CORN WHEAT RYE CHERRY PITS DISTILLER S GRAIN PROGRAM Circle one see Figure 20 on page 32 1 2 3 4 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information Even Temp Inc
10. amount of carbon monoxide may be produced within the Furnace as a by product of combustion All exhaust vent connections must be sealed with RTV silicone to assure a gas tight seal Any leaks into a confined area caused by faulty installation or improper operation of the furnace could produce dizziness nausea and in extreme cases death 8 Under certain circumstances an outside source of combustion air may be needed and is required on all mobile home installations If room air is used to supply combustion air room air starvation not enough make up air operation of exhaust fans and icing of air vents can adversely affect proper furnace operation 9 Smoke detectors installed in the same general area as the Furnace may be activated if the Furnace door is left open and smoke is allowed to enter the area CAUTION NEVER ADD FIRE STARTER TO A HOT FURNACE CAUTION Hot Surfaces Keep Children away Do not touch during Operation SCF Revolution Manual 28 Control Board Features The Control Board controls all functions of the furnace by monitoring sensors that are in the system These sensors serve 2 purposes a General Operation of the Furnace b Safety Features to shut the unit down in the event the sensors detect a problem in the unit The Control Board also has Diagnostic Capabilities to help in diagnosing 3 areas in the furnace These areas are 1 High Temperature Limit 2 Proof of Fire Sensor 3 Vacuum in the
11. becomes unresponsive the control board is in Internal Alarm The control board has sensed one of the Safety sensors This may cause the furnace to go out In some cases after waiting approximately 45 seconds the furnace will start responding to the control board again Many times the cause of this is a change in the vacuum inside the Furnace This may be caused by excessive wind or by opening the Firebox door The control board will monitor the vacuum switch and resume normal operation if the vacuum returns to normal Power Reset If the board becomes unresponsive for a long period of time you must unplug the Furnace wait 10 seconds and plug the Furnace back in to reset the board SCF Revolution Manual 38 Safety Features 1 High Limit switch an overheat safety switch will shut off the fuel feed if the Furnace reaches temperatures above normal operating temperature This is a Normally Closed switch and is part of the Fan limit control If the High limit switch trips several times the problem in the Furnace must be diagnosed before the Furnace is put back in service Defective Room Fan dirty Room Fan dirty Return Air Filter defective Fan Limit Control or possibly a bad Control Board 2 Vacuum switch also called the Negative pressure switch When the Furnace is turned on the Exhaust fan will create a negative pressure in the firebox The control board continually checks to see if Negative Pressure vacuum is present during
12. is burned up means the auger quit feeding fuel while there was still a fire in the burnpot Check to see if there is fuel in the hopper If the hopper is empty fill the hopper and re light the Furnace If there is fuel in the hopper check to see if there is an obstruction in the auger system or if the auger set screw is loose Solution Remove obstruction and re light the Furnace or tighten the setscrew on the auger shaft My Furnace isn t burning and the 4 LED light is blinking This means the high Limit has shut the Furnace down The Convection Blower could be defective or may need cleaning The high limit switch may be also defective It is best to call your dealer for support when trying to troubleshoot the High Limit Switch Do not use your Furnace if the High Limit switch frequently trips I turned the Furnace on with the On Off switch and nothing happens First check to see if the Furnace is plugged in and the receptacle has power to it Solution Check the fuse on the back of the control board Replace with a 125 Volt 5 Amp fuse Why is my glass dirty Normal operation of your St Croix Corn Pellet Furnace will produce a white build up on the glass that wipes off with a dry paper towel However extended burning on the low setting only will produce a tan color These types of build up on the glass are normal A heavy black build up on the glass could indicate a problem Solution Adjust the combustion air setting to the proper se
13. longer than 60 seconds See solution The combustion fan is not running Defective fan or control board d The vacuum switch is defective The vacuum hose is disconnected f The vent system is plugged with fly ash Solution If the fire is out re light the Furnace If the fire is still burning make sure all doors are securely latched and hold down the On Off button approximately 5 seconds until Furnace starts up again This will re start the Furnace in the start up program 4 Furnace isn t burning and the number 3 LED light is blinking This diagnostic light indicates that the Proof of Fire Switch no longer senses a fire in the Furnace First check to see if there are pellets in the hopper If there are pellets in the hopper why did the Furnace go out SCF Revolution Manual 53 Unburned fuel in the burnpot means the fire went before the auger quit feeding A power Failure could also cause this If the furnace is still hot when the power comes back on the feed system will resume If the fire had gone out in the pot the feed would continue to run until the Proof of Fire switch dropped out and shut the Furnace down Solution Too much Combustion Air on the pilot setting Adjust the air damper See section covering an Unbalanced Burnpot Corn Pellets would still feed until the P O F switch eventually shuts the Furnace down Adjust the damper See Damper Adjustment in the Operations Manual b If all the fuel
14. of adjusting the damper when burning Corn will take about 3 hours but it only needs to be done once at the initial burn This will adjust the Furnace to the venting system of your furnace Procedure for adjusting the damper when burning Pellets amp Cherry Pits When burning pellets amp Cherry Pits in the Furnace the adjustment to the damper will most likely need to be made when the Furnace is running in the pilot mode a Ifa heavy black shiny build difficult to wipe off up is noticed on the glass and inner surfaces after the furnace runs on the low pilot setting for extended periods of time the damper must be closed some This may require the Furnace to run in pilot mode for a while to become noticeable If this build up is noticed close the damper 5046 to start out with and place the setscrew against the damper blade Use this as the starting point to make additional adjustments with the setscrew Some build up is normal and may be removed during the maintenance schedule b Once the adjustment has been made for the pilot setting slowly advance the Furnace to the 5 Heat Level and observe the flame If black soot wipes off easily builds up on the glass and black smoke is visible at the tips of the flames turn the setscrew one turn counterclockwise and bring the damper blade up against the screw Wait 5 10 minutes before attempting another adjustment An occasional wisp of black smoke is normal every now and then SCF Re
15. operation of the Furnace If the exhaust venting system becomes clogged or obstructed the firebox door is left open or the exhaust fan quits working the control board will go into Safety shutdown There is a 60 second window to allow for cleaning the glass before then Furnace shuts down This is sufficient for the Daily Maintenance 3 Proof of Fire switch also called the P O F This senses the temperature rise in the exhaust system The switch is Normally Open and closes the circuit at 110 degrees The Furnace will shut down if temperatures above 110 degrees F are not sensed during start up or if the temperature drops below 110 degrees during normal operation WARNING These safety features are designed to protect life and property Bypassing these features voids all warranties and the safety listing of the Furnace The SCF Revolution has been Safety Tested by an accredited independent laboratory Pilot Settings amp Thermostat Control The Furnace may be controlled with a thermostat to help maintain a more constant temperature A Corn or Pellet furnace will be a little slower in reacting to a thermostat than the typical Gas Electric or Oil fired furnace By using the Trim Button as mentioned on page 28 the feed rate can be adjusted to allow the heat output during the pilot stage to be matched to the size of the home A larger home will require more heat than a small one Keep in mind that the furnace is constantly producing s
16. outside atmosphere and a vent cap supplied by the manufacturer and constructed so that all the air for combustion is obtained from the outside atmosphere and all flue gases are discharged to the outside atmosphere Special Venting Arrangements are listed in NFPA 211 31 10 7 1 2 The Vent Terminal of a Direct Vent Appliance with an input of 10000 BTU Hr or less shall be located at least 6 from any opening into a building and such an appliance with an input of over 10000 BTU Hr but not over 50000 BTU Hr shall not be located less than 9 from any opening through which vent gases could enter a building and the vent terminal of such appliance with an input over 50000 BTU Hr shall be located not less than 12 from the opening Figure 4b 1 305 mm ABOVE BELOW OR HORIZONTALLY FROM a door window cavity or air vent SCF Revolution Manual 14 VENTING TERMINATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS CLEARANCE TO WALL PENETRATION POINT 12 PL VENT REQUIRES A 3 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES USE UL LISTED WALL THIMBLES AND FIRESTOPS M v CLEARANCE TO PUBLIC WALKWAY CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 24 CLEARANCE 49 TO GROUND PUBLIC WALKWAY hi e prz AF FAO OO Figure 5 THE EXHAUST TERMINATION LOCATION MUST BE AT LEAST 1 305 mm ABOVE the ground leve
17. your dealer for service EMPTY HOPPER amp AUGER SYSTEM REMOVE BLOWER AND CLEAN BLOWER amp EXHAUST DUCT REPLACE FILTER WHEN DIRTY REMOVE BLOWER TO CLEAN amp OIL Figure 25 SCF Revolution Manual 44 4 Exhaust Fan Combustion Fan should be removed may require a new gasket and cleaned with compressed air annually Call dealer for this service Annual oiling of the motors is not needed 5 The Convection Blower should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually There are 2 oil ports on the motor Fall Startup Prior to lighting the first fire check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake systems for obstructions Try all controls to see that they are working prior to lighting a fire SAFE OPERATION 1 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 burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled 2 Never use Gasoline gasoline type lantern fluid Kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use 3 Creosote Soot and Fly Ash Formation and Need for
18. 710 VACUUM SWITCH BRAKET 37 80P53805 EXHAUST ADAPTER PLATE ASS 38 80P20168 COMBUSTION FAN GASKET 39 80P53804 QUICK CONNECT PIPE ADAPTER SCF Revolution Manual 49 40 80P53630 TERMINAL BRACKET 41 80 53807 AUGER 42 80P50858 AUGER BUSHING WASHER 43 80P20245 AUGER GASKET 44 80P52957 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET ASS 45 80P30191 MOTOR RETAINER BRACKET 46 80P20248 5 8 COLLAR WITH SETSCREW 47 80P20278 AUGER MOTOR 48 80P30248 GEAR MOTOR COVER 49 80P20278 AUGER MOTOR 50 80P30250 ROTATION SWITCH BRACKET 51 80P30268 HONEYWELL SWITCH 52 80 53847 DRIVE SHAFT 53 80 30209 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET 54 80P20248 5 8 COLLAR WITH SETSCREW 22 80 30206 HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE 56 80P52237 ASH TRAP COVERS 57 80P30162 ASH TRAP COVER BEHIND ASHPAN 58 80P53864 ASH PAN 59 80P53797 ASH PAN DOOR COMPLETE 60 80P30329 IGNITER COVER 61 80P30327 IGNITER CERAMIC INSULATOR 62 80P30328 CERAMIC IGNITER ONLY 63 80P53710 IGNITER TUBE WELDMENT 64 80P53887 REVOLUTION POT MULTI FUEL 65 80P30316 POT SIDE SHIELD 66 80P30155 TUBE SCRAPER RODS 67 80P30094 HOT AIR BOX 68 80P53800 FIREBOX DOOR COMPLETE 69 80P53677 HANDLE MOUNT PLATE ONLY 70 80P53707 HANDLE ONLY 71 80P53795 CABINET FRONT SCF Revolution Manual 50 Additional Canadian Installation requirements 1 The fans of this Furnace may cause a negative pressure area in the room where this Fu
19. Ask the dealer for suggested frequency of cleaning equipment needed and procedures for cleaning Check the Exhaust system at least once every two months during the heating season 2 Gaskets Periodically inspect the condition of the rope gasket around the door window and ash door Replace as needed 3 Air Filter Check the Return Air Filters at least once a month and replace when needed The size of the filter is 1 X 16 X 25 SCF Revolution Manual 43 Many dealers offer Service Contract that will cover Yearly Maintenance Contact your St Croix Dealer for assistance in maintaining your Furnace in top condition Yearly Maintenance Yearly maintenance is designed to assure safe operation prolong the life of the Furnace and help preserve its aesthetic appeal 1 Spring Shutdown After the last burn in the spring cool the Furnace Remove all fuel from the hopper and the auger system Thoroughly clean the burn pot burn pot box ash pan and ash traps behind the ash pan To locate the ash traps see figure 21 on page 39 2 The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned at least annually Call your dealer for this service 3 The motor fan area behind the firebox and under the hopper should be vacuumed annually NOTE UNPLUG THE FURNACE Remove the access panels of the Furnace Carefully clean or vacuum any dust cobwebs and household dust Carefully vacuum around the fan motors If electrical wires become disconnected call
20. CE Examples of venting system components follow High temperature ceramic roping reduces potential fly ash escaping through joints Stainless steel inner liners resist corrosive flue gas damage to the system HH PANAMA Flex pipe should be stainless steel 4 ply construction with a total thickness of approx 07 inches SCF Revolution Manual 10 TYPICAL PL VENT COMPONENTS RAIN CAP VERTICAL OR WALL THIMBLE CHIMNEY SUPPORT BRACKET HORIZONTAL ADAPTER ADJUSTABLE LENGTH SINGLE TEE SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE TEE PIPE w TEE CAP TEE w TEE CAP w TEE CAP PIPE ADAPTER INCREASER 45 ELBOW 90 ELBOW SCF Revolution Manual 11 VENTING DETERMINING MATERIALS TYPE OF MATERIALS 1 PL Vent must be used 2 Exception Single wall stainless steel may be used inside an existing chimney No clearances to combustibles are needed on single wall stainless steel adaptors rigid or flex pipe installed within a chimney 3 A clean tee PL Vent or Quick Connect Exhaust must be installed directly to the furnace and at the bottom of each vertical run of the exhaust system These tees are to assist in periodically cleaning the pipe Single or double clean out tees may be used The exhaust system must be installed so the entire system can be cleaned without disassembly NOTE ADHERE TO THE PL VENT CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AS REQUIRED STRICTLY OBSERVE THE PL VENT MANUFACTURER S SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
21. Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits or Distiller s Grain after ignition has taken place This allows the furnace to be fully automatic when running on a thermostat when burning other types of fuel Figure 16 shows the small pellet hopper and gear motor used during the ignition process SCF Revolution Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A different type of heater The SCF Revolution is a furnace FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS STATED TO ENSURE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION 1 Carefully read this Operation and Maintenance manual in its entirety BEFORE lighting your Furnace for the first time 2 Obtain final inspection and approval of installation from local building officials 3 Have your dealer demonstrate all the operational and maintenance steps necessary for proper use of the furnace Sign and return the warranty card to the address listed on the back page 4 Some odors may be given off during the first few hours of burning during initial break in These odors are normal and not harmful However ventilating the room until the odors disappear is recommended 5 The furnace will become HOT while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away from all hot surfaces WARNING Direct contact with the furnace firebox during operation may cause skin burns 6 To avoid the possibility of smoke and or sparks entering the room always keep firebox and ash pan doors closed whenever the furnace is operating 7 A certain
22. Installation amp Operations Manual SCF REVOLUTION MULTI FUEL FURNACE 208 SCF Revolution Manual 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS General TROT TINA ONS e 4 Installation Check List iieri peter e i ree ad Hber eee ade 5 Furnace Eayout Dia stam ei atio aa us 6 Furnace Dimensions Location amp Clearances esee eene 7 8 EGE ATE 10 Venting Approved Materials eed etie 10 Venting Typical PL Vent Components eene 11 Venting Determining Materials 12 Venting Termination 1 13 14 Venting Termination Clearance Requirements 2 2222 15 Venting Into an existing Chimney succeed alan Cete tota obe dte epe one 16 Combustion AIE seio deest etti ecu 17 Connecting to Existing Duct Works oo eerte pede baden td 18 19 Mobile Home Installation A esaet o pete incident 20 Thermostat Connections ode tameu edendi ne 21 SCP Reyoludon Operation tio reete uie ge 22 ace det e in au ehe 22 Preventing Chimney Fires noa eire 22 Approved BUG Si cdc sinter tinet aesti 23 Pellets Corn Wheat Rye cherry Pits amp Dist
23. NSATION When planning the installation of your Furnace keep in mind that condensation is detrimental to exhaust systems Corn Wheat Rye amp Distiller s Grain have a higher moisture content than pellets and can be more susceptible to condensation forming in certain types of installations Install the Furnace with a minimum of the system exposed to the cold temperatures outside the envelope of the house Check with the manufacturer of your venting system that they honor the warranty of their PL Vent with the use of corn ATTENTION BATTERY BACKUP Battery backup system are useful if the furnace is installed using horizontal venting only This prevents any smoke from entering your home in the event of a power failure SCF Revolution Manual 9 VENTING APPROVED MATERIALS The Furnace requires a venting system approved for pellets by a certified testing lab Approved pellet Furnace venting materials are 1 PL vent a double wall vent with a stainless steel liner and 2 Single wall rigid or flexible stainless steel pipe PL Vent and Single wall vent is available through manufacturers such as Energy Vent LTD James A Ryder Simpson DuraVent and Selkirk Metalbestos and is carried by many local pellet Furnace dealers In this manual approved venting will be referred to a PL vent or Single wall vent All single wall vent adaptors must be stainless steel NOTE TYPE B GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS FURNA
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25. PT PROPER VENTING AND OPERATION OF THE PELLET FURNACE 3 CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOORS WALLS CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED FLOOR PROTECTION METAL CHASSIS GROUND STRAP Figure 11 SCF Revolution Manual 20 4 Permanently bolt the Furnace to the floor 5 Electrically ground the Furnace and pedestal to the metal chassis of the home Use a number eight 8 gauge or larger copper wire 6 Maintain an effective vapor barrier at location where PL vent exits the structure Check any other local building codes or other codes that may apply 8 Do no use components other than those specified for use with this unit 9 Floor protection requirement must be followed precisely 10 PL Vent must be used for exhaust venting Single wall vent is not allowed Follow PL Vent manufacturer s installation directions and observe all listed clearances to combustibles DO NOT CONNECT THE SCF REVOLUTION FURNACE TO A DOWN FLOW FURNACE SYSTEM Thermostat Connections NOTE Installers must determine a neutral location of where to mount the Thermostat in order for accurate room temperature measurements Wiring Connections To hook up a thermostat connect the wires from the thermostat to the external Wire Terminal on the left side of the Furnace The external Terminal has been pre wired to the thermostat connections on the back of the control board For Information on how the Thermosta
26. Program 3 The Cycle Time is 6 5 seconds This program is for use with Pellets amp Cherry Pits See figure 20 on page 31 4 Program 4 The Cycle Time is 5 5 seconds This program is for use with Pellets amp Cherry Pits See figure 20 on page 31 As the Cycle Time increases the BTU rate decreases If the incorrect program is chosen for a specific fuel the burnpot will overload and the furnace will loose its fire and go out Another way to look at it is this Burning pellet using program 1 will have a Lower BTU rating than pellets burning on programs 2 through 4 The same is true for burning Corn using program 1 will have a Lower BTU rating than corn burning on program 2 Looking at the list above you see which fuels are approved for any specific program Using any of the other programs will cause the burnpot to overload The damper must be adjusted for each specific fuel as well and should be set before the first fire as well To adjust the damper for other types of fuel use the following procedures First turn the setscrew clockwise until it stops against the tube See figure 18 Figure 18 SCF Revolution Manual 3l Damper setting for Pellets Cherry Pits amp Distiller s Grain Back the screw back out 2 25 turns and place the damper blade against the setscrew Damper setting for Corn Back the screw back out 4 5 turns and place the damper blade against the setscrew Damper setting for Wheat amp
27. QUANTITY OF MATERIALS 1 It is recommended that the vent system be installed with a minimum of three feet 3 of vertical rise above the exhaust port on the back of the furnace FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE NATURAL DRAFT THAT RESULTS FROM A VERTICAL RISE MAY RESULT IN SMOKE BEING RELEASED INTO THE HOUSE WHEN ELECTRICITY TO THE UNIT IS INTERRUPTED WHILE BURNING OR SMOLDERING PELLETS OR CORN REMAINS IN THE BURN GRATE See Battery Backup on page 9 2 It is not recommended to run vertical venting outside the heated environment where the furnace is installed Running a venting system in a cold environment may cause the flue temperatures to cool down too much for adequate drafting See figures 5 amp 6 on pages 13 amp 14 Additional vertical exhaust venting should be provided when using a More than one 1 elbow or tee and or b Horizontal runs of over three 3 feet Horizontal runs over 10 feet not recommended 3 For a venting system ending in a horizontal run the exhaust pipe must be terminated by a listed end cap or a PL vent elbow 45 or 90 degrees Note End caps or elbows must vent exhaust gases away from the building 4 For termination above the building roofline a rain cap is required 5 The exhaust pipe on all Furnaces is 4 O D to accommodate a pipe adaptor SCF Revolution Manual 12 VENTING TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS In determining optimum vent termination carefully evaluate external conditions especially when
28. Rye Back the screw back out 5 75 turns and place Fi 19 MUS the damper blade against the setscrew FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FINE TUNING THE DAMPER SEE PAGE 33 COMBUSTION AIR DAMPER Changing the program on the Control Board To change the program the furnace must be in the OFF position the furnace must be cooled down so the Proof of Fire disc is open and the Thermostat slide switch must be in the Manual mode See figure 20 Press amp hold Trim High amp Low Buttons then press amp release the Auger Feed Button The LED lights that indicate the heat level will flash The number of times the lights Flash will indicate which program is running Program 1 LED lights flash once Program 2 LED lights flash twice Program 3 LED lights flash three times Program 4 LED lights flash four times Figure 20 SCF Revolution Manual 32 Lighting Your Furnace WARNING Risk of Fire Do not operate with the Firebox door or Ash Removal doors open Do not store Fuel or other Combustible material within marked Installation Clearances Inspect and Clean Flues and Chimneys regularly Danger Risk Of Fire or Explosion Do not burn Garbage Gasoline Drain Oil or other Flammable Liquids WARNING The auger can start at any time while the Furnace is running this is a high torque motor that is capable of doing SERIOUS harm to fingers Keep fingers and other objects away from the auger When lighting your Furnace for
29. ay be enough in the coldest months Run the furnace on the hottest setting once a day for 30 45 minutes to prevent excessive build up in the furnace d Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney fire Contact the local fire department for information if needed e Keep the doors closed and all seals in good condition while operating the furnace f INSPECT THE FLUE PIPES JOINTS AND SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE NOT DRAWN INTO AND CIRCULATED BY THE AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM g CLEANING OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER FLUE PIPE CHIMNEY AND DRAFT INDUCER IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS CAUSED BY ACCUMULATED ASH h Do Not Use Chemicals or Fluids to Start The Fire SCF Revolution Manual 51 i Do Not Burn Garbage Gasoline Naphtha Engine Oil or Other Inappropriate Materials j The Furnace will not operate during a power failure unless a Battery Back up system is used during brief power outages Prolonged Power Outages will require the use of a Generator to operate the Furnace Additional Canadian Requirements for Supplementary Add On Furnaces See label on the inside front panel of the furnace for additional information 1 2 3 10 11 DO NOT USE DUCT ELBOWS HAVING AN INSIDE RADIUS OF LESS THAN 6 150mm ON THE FURNACES DO NOT CONNECT DUCTWORKSO THAT A REVERSE FLOW IS POSSIBLE OPERATE THE GAS OIL OR ELECTRIC
30. code 4 The Fan Trim button allows for adjusting the Exhaust Combustion fan voltages up or down to provide for fine tuning of the combustion air The LED lights indicate the level of adjustment and the factory setting is the center LED light This gives 2 adjustments up and 2 adjustments down a To adjust the Combustion Fan voltages Hold the Auger Feed button down and press the Trim High Low button and this will change the fan voltage approximately 2 5 volts up or down from the factory setting Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on it will flash the new setting This new setting will stay in memory from this point on To adjust the Feed rates Hold the Auger Feed Button down and pres the Heat Level High Low button and this will change the ON Time up or down 25 seconds from the factory setting Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on it will flash the new setting This new setting will stay in memory from this point on The Thermostat Slide switch allows the furnace to be run in 3 different Modes Manual Mode The Control Board controls all functions of the furnace T Stat Mode The furnace is hooked to a Thermostat and when calling for heat the furnace will advance to the Heat level set at the Control board Once the Heat demand has been met the furnace will drop to the 1 Heat Level setting and pilot The furnace never shuts off and provides constant heat SmartStat Mode The furnace is hooked to a Thermostat an
31. corn wheat or rye will quickly stick together and prevent the proper flow of combustion air The pot will overload and the fire will go out SCF Revolution Manual 34 When burning pellets make sure to check for the formation of creosote in the unit and venting system Constantly running the Furnace on a low setting with too much combustion air may cause creosote to form Burn pot temperatures can be too cool when burning on low with too much draft Once the damper is adjusted for your installation it should not be necessary to make any further adjustments to the damper The combustion air is automatically increased every time the feed rate is advanced on the control board If you notice a difference in the operation of the Furnace first check to see if the Furnace needs cleaning Then check to see if there is a change in the fuel you are burning The moisture content of your corn may be too high or the quality of the pellets you are burning may have changed Break in requires the burning of 15 bushel of corn or 15 bags of pellets or a continuous burn for two weeks The setscrew is a useful tool in making adjustments to the Air Intake damper Adjust the damper by turning the screw a 1 2 turn clockwise and place the damper blade against the screw Wait 10 minutes to allow the burn to adjust to the new setting Making too many changes in a short period of time will not allow for an accurate adjustment If you experience problems adjusting the Fur
32. d let the Furnace burn at this setting for an hour Check to see if the pot is balanced This is where a damper adjustment might need to be made As the heat setting reaches the higher settings the Lag time can become too long if the air isn t adjusted correctly If you notice that the coals are being covered up with unburned corn adjust the damper to give it more air Remember Only turn the setscrew gt turn clockwise to open the damper You might need to use a screwdriver to break up the clump of corn in the burn pot to allow for proper airflow Wait 15 minutes to see if the burn pot becomes balanced Repeat this step as many times as needed until the burn pot becomes balanced Advance the heat setting to 5 and let the Furnace burn at this setting for an hour Check the burn pot to see if it is balanced A small damper adjustment might need to be made at this time to make sure the Lag time isn t too long Remember Only turn the setscrew one 1 2 turn clockwise to open the damper Wait 15 minutes to see if the burn pot becomes balanced Repeat this step as many times as needed until the burn pot becomes balanced SCF Revolution Manual 36 If the Furnace has been connected to an existing Chimney system that has good natural draft the procedure mentioned in the last 2 points above may actually require that the damper gets closed slightly instead of opened to compensate for the additional draft in the chimney system The process
33. d when calling for heat the furnace will advance to the Heat level set at the Control board Once the Heat demand has been met the furnace will drop to the 1 Heat Level setting and pilot for one hour If the Thermostat does not call for heat during that hour the furnace shuts off and re lights itself the next time the Thermostat calls for heat This setting is best used during early Fall or late Spring when constant heat is not needed SCF Revolution Manual 30 Pre Lighting Instructions The Control Board has 4 separate programs Each program is specific to a certain fuel Before lighting the furnace for the first time be sure the correct program is chosen To change the program on the board the furnace must be off and plugged in The programs are identical in operation except for the Cycle Time The Cycle time is the total of the ON Time amp OFF Time added together The ON Times are constant so this means that the OFF Time is increased or decreased depending on the program chosen The programs break down as follows 1 Program 1 The Cycle Time is 8 5 seconds This program will be the default program when the furnace is first plugged in This program is for use with Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits amp Distillers Grain Pellets See figure 20 on page 31 2 Program 2 The Cycle Time 15 7 5 seconds This program is for use with Pellets Corn Cherry Pits amp Distillers Grain Pellets only See figure 20 on page 31 3
34. eded Clean the burnpot while it is in the furnace Remove the pot Side Shields See Figure 12 on Page 23 and use a stiff bristle brush to remove any ash build up in each section By tripping the switch lever shown in detail in figure 19 the burn pot will cycle to another section Repeat this until all 4 sections of the drum have been cleaned Check each section with a small mirror to see they are clean ACCESS SWITCH BY REMOVING COVER OR BY REMOVING DOOR If the holes in the pot remain plugged remove the Burnpot as LEVER TO shown in Figure 12 on Page 23 m and use a small metal object Nail Drill Bit etc to clean out plugged holes DETAIL A Figure 22 SCF Revolution Manual 41 3 Clean Out Ports The Furnace has 3 Exhaust Cleanout Ports located in the LEFT AND RIGHT lower corners of the firebox and behind the Ashpan Remove covers and clean regularly ACCESS THESE CLEANOUT COVERS OPEN ASH PAN DOOR AND REMOVE ASHPAN TO ACCESS THIS COVER Figure 23 Frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the Corn Pellets Failure to clean the ash traps will cause the Furnace to become plugged with Fly Ash 4 Heat Exchange Baffle Remove the baffle and clean the ashes that accumulate on a regular basis Once a month or sooner depending on the quality of fuel being used See Figure 22 on the next page Clean the baffle on a regular basis Frequency of cleaning depends o
35. ems and service to those components SCF Revolution Manual 46 ET 9 Tah 47 Parts Layout SCF Revolution Manual Parts Layout Continued DESCRIPTION 1 80 30330 FILTER 1 16 25 2 80 30311 FILTER BRACKET 3 80 30314 FILTER BRACKET BOTTOM 4 80P30191 MOTOR RETAINER BRACKET 5 80P20278 AUGER MOTOR 6 80P30305 AUGER ACCESS PANEL 7 80P30248 GEAR MOTOR COVER 8 80P30444 CABINET BACK PANEL 9 80P20248 5 8 COLLAR WITH SETSCREW 10 80P30090 CABINET RIGHT PANEL 11 80 52957 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET ASS 12 80P50858 AUGER BUSHING WASHER 13 80P20245 AUGER GASKET 14 80P53859 HOPPER B AUGER WELDMENT 15 80P53853 HOPPER WELDMENT 16 80P30306 CABINET TOP 17 80P53824 HOPPERLID 18 80P30169 FAN LIMIT MOUNT BOX 19 80P53812 HOPPER TOP WELDMENT 20 80P52579 ROD SLIDER TOOL 21 80P53795 CABINET FRONT 22 80 30147 FAN LIMIT CONTROL 23 80 30312 EXHAUST FAN ACCESS PANEL 24 80P30248 GEAR MOTOR COVER 25 80 30313 BLOWER ACCESS PANEL 26 80P30317 BLOWER MOUNT BRACKET 27 80P30445 CONVECTION BLOWER 28 80P53871 INTAKE DAMPER 29 80P30045 WIRE TERMINAL THERMOSTAT 30 80P53835 CONTROL COVER ASSEMBLY 31 80P30333 CONTROL BOARD 32 80 30431 AUGER MOTOR RELAY 33 80P20038 PROOF OF FIRE SWITCH 34 80P30446 COMBUSTION FAN 35 80P52628 VACUUM SWITCH 36 80P52
36. he outside air pipe below the exhaust vent outlet 5 5 An open mesh screen should be placed over the outside air pipe opening to prevent birds or rodents from nesting in the opening Use an elbow or shield to prevent prevailing winds from blowing directly into the outside air intake pipe NOTE Mesh screen should be no smaller than one fourth inch 1 4 by one fourth inch 1 4 WARNING OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS SCF Revolution Manual 17 Connecting Existing Duct Work amp Furnaces Before installing the furnace check the Static Pressure in the duct system Static Pressure must not exceed 4 IWC in the duct system BACK DRAFT DAMPER BACK DRAFT DAMPER After Installation check the Static Pressure in the duct system If Pressure is more than 4 IWC the duct system must be changed to reduce the pressure below the maximum rating of 4 IWC SCF Revolution Figure 8 The SCF Revolution may be connected to the existing ductwork of a Gas Oil or Electric Heat Pump furnace with a minimum rating of 45 000 BTU The ductwork of the furnaces may not be hooked in series with each other This means the Warm Supply Air of the SCF Revolution may not be hooked the Cold Air Return of the existing furnace See example in figure 8 above The Cold Air return of the SCF Revolution is connected to the Return Air Duct of the existing furnace The Warm Air Supply of the SCF Revolution co
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38. l BLOWER ACCESS COVER Figure 9 The Furnace uses a Fan Limit Control built into the furnace centered below the 12 plenum opening The High Limit function of this control is set at a maximum setting of 200 degrees F HIGH LIMIT SETPOINT BREAK AWAY Figure 10 CAUTION DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE HIGH LIMIT SETTING There are two adjustable Fan Control Settings They control when the Convection Blower turns on and when the Blower turns off This will help control the temperature of the air coming out of the registers These settings may be adjusted to accommodate customer preference If the air seems too cool simply adjust the Fan Off setting higher to shut the blower down sooner Factory settings are shown in figure 9 The Fan limit has a Break Away Tab that has been removed When replacing a Fan Limit Control be sure to remove the tab as shown in figure 10 SCF Revolution Manual 19 Mobile Home Installation Unit must be installed in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard HUD CFR 3280 Part 24 The Furnace has been tested and listed for mobile home installations In addition to all previously detailed requirements mobile home installations must observe the following 1 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM 2 WARNING COMBUSTION AIR MUST COME FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE MOBILE HOME FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CREATE NEGATIVE PRESSURE WITHIN THE MOBILE HOME AND COULD DISRU
39. l T 2 1 m FROM a public walkway 1 305 mm FROM The wall penetration point 3 915mm FROM a gas meter regulator assembly 2 610 mm FROM any adjacent combustibles such as Adjacent buildings fences protruding parts of the structure roof eaves or overhangs plants shrubs etc SCF Revolution Manual 15 Venting into an Existing Chimney CAP Lee STORM 77 COLLAR 24 ALWAYS FOLLOW _ PL VENT MANUFACTURERS bj CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES FLASHING CEILING Lr OR T A WALL i THIMBLE MASONARY THIMBLE 3 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE 3 HHH PL VENT TEE WITH CLEANOUT L m Lx mi 2 Figure 6 The Furnace may be connected to an existing Class A chimney or a masonry chimney which meets the minimum requirements of NFPA 211 1 If the Furnace s exhaust is connected to a masonry chimney the masonry chimney must be free of cracks that could leak exhaust gases or fly ash A relining of the chimney with either PL vent or single wall stainless steel pipe may be necessary to bring the chimney into compliance 2 When chimneys are relined a chimney chase cap that reduces the outlet of the chimney to the size of the liner is required Extend the exhaust vent above the chimney chase cap and finish it off with rain cap A single wall liner may need to be wrapped with insulation to maintain adequate exhaust temperatures when outside temperatures drop below freezing
40. lation clearances or within the space required for clinker removal The Furnace is not warranted against damage caused by poor quality corn incorrect operation poor maintenance or incorrect installation The Revolution Burn system was specifically developed to burn most grades of pellets and many other biomass fuels such as Corn Wheat amp Rye Other fuels are being tested When burning Corn Wheat amp Rye the Revolution pot is designed to cut the clinkers that form in the rotating drum More and more pellets are also being produced with higher ash content than is allowed in a Premium Pellet This requires a design that is capable of handling the ash produced in lower grade fuels The Revolution Burnpot consists of a rotating drum that is divided into 4 sections The drum is rotated on timed intervals to empty ash and keep the pot burning at optimum efficiency This eliminates the need to frequently shut the unit down for maintenance Read the section covering Daily Periodic and Yearly Maintenance for proper Maintenance Schedules The Furnace is not warranted against damage caused by using poor pellets or other fuels not approved for use in this furnace incorrect operation improper maintenance or incorrect installation SCF Revolution Manual 23 9 COUPLING BOLT INSIDE FURNACE Bow DRIVE SHAFT Ss f REVOLUTION ASSEMBLY i MOTOR amp BRACKET INSIDE FURNACE 2 222 1 22 E P eem
41. ld be as close as possible to an outside wall for venting purposes The furnace requires 4 PL Vent pipe The shortest vent system with minimal elbows is the best SCF Revolution Manual 7 Clearances amp Access for Service amp Maintenance FLOOR PROTECTION EXTENDING 16 FROM FRONT OF UNIT EE ACCESS TO BURNPOT amp Figure 3 FLOOR PROTECTION When installing the furnace on a combustible floor the furnace should be installed on a non combustible surface extending 16 in front of the unit and 8 on either side of the fuel loading and ash removal doors A listed stove board or any non combustible solid sheet material may be used as a spark arrestor RIGHT SIDE Minimum clearance to combustibles on the right side of the furnace is 2 ACCESS FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE The remaining clearances shown above are required to allow access to components during service and maintenance SCF Revolution Manual 8 Caution INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR DEALER ADHERE TO ALL CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VENTING SYSTEM USED ADHERE ALL CLEARANCES SPECIFIED THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OF THIS FURNACE THIS FURNACE USES A POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTING SYSTEM DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF UNIT DO NOT CONNECT THIS FURNACE TO A CHIMNEY SYSTEM THAT IS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IN A SLEEPING ROOM ATTENTION CONDE
42. me The LED s flash three times This program is for use with Pellets amp Corn When using this program with Corn the ON Times may need to be decreased See point 8 on page 54 Figure 31 Program 4 5 5 second cycle time The LED s flash four times This program is for use with Pellets only 11 How I change to a different Program on the control board 6 First the furnace must turned off and cooled down m E Step 1 The Thermostat switch must be in the Manual position Ned DUM Step 2 Press and hold the Trim High and Low Buttons med ie rd Step 3 Press the Auger Feed Button Release all 3 buttons at the same time Step 4 Observe the LED light flashing as described in point 10 above Changing the Cycle Time will change the BTU Input of the furnace The longer the Cycle time the lower the BTU rating Figure 32 SCF Revolution Manual 56 SCF REVOLUTION WARRANTY The Furnace manufactured by Even Temp Inc is warranted for five 5 years to the original owner against defects and workmanship on all steel parts excluding the burn grate and two 2 year on electrical components from the date of sale to the original owner There specifically is no watranty on the paint glass burn grate and all gaskets There is no written or implied performance warranty on the Furnace as the manufacturer has no control over the installation daily operations maintenance or the type of fuel burned This war
43. n amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the pellets Fuel with low ash content is recommended Failure to clean the baffle can cause the Furnace to become plugged with fly ash SCF Revolution Manual 42 TO REMOVE BAFFLE Baffle Removal STEP 1 LIFT THE BACK SIDE OF THE BAFFLE UP AND SLIDE TOWARDS FRONT OF FURNACE STEP 2 ALLOW THE TABS TO us To remove the baffle lift the back of the DROP DOWN OUT OF UE KETUOLE RIDE TN baffle up to clear the inner back of the Furnace NS and slide towards the front of the Furnace The 4 Cam baffle will slide out of the keyhole slots and SIDE VIEW 21 drop down When putting the baffle back in ill tedden the Furnace make sure the Tabs are in the Keyhole slots and the back of the baffle is lifted up over the inner back to keep the Baffle locked in place Figure 24 1 Exhaust System Periodic cleaning of the exhaust system is required Under certain conditions chimneys may plug up rapidly Dirty High moisture content Corn or Pellets with high ash content and installations with elbows and horizontal runs require more frequent chimney cleanings See Page 20 Preventing Chimney Fires The products of combustion will also contain small particles of fly ash The fly ash will collect in the exhaust vent and restrict the flow of the flue gases Judge the frequency of cleaning by checking the amount of ash that accumulates in the elbows or tee s of the exhaust system
44. n the burn pot SCF Revolution Manual 35 2 Lag time This is the time it takes for the corn to start burning and the burn pot to become balanced Corn will tend to stick together in a clump in the burn pot if the corn feeds in faster than it s burning 3 Overloaded burn pot Once the corn has formed a clump the burn pot the pot will overload and slowly the fire will die out Procedure for adjusting the damper for burning Corn Wheat Rye amp Distiller s Grain a Once the Furnace is burning leave the control board on the 1 setting for gt hour This will allow the Furnace to warm up before any adjustments to the damper are made After 1 2 an hour look in the burn pot to see if the burn pot is balanced Unless there weren t enough coals in the pot when the corn started feeding into the pot during start up the Furnace should be burning fine and an adjustment is most likely not needed Advance the heat setting to 2 and let the Furnace burn at this setting for an hour Check the burn pot to see if it is balanced Most likely the Furnace will be burning fine at this point because the damper was preset at the factory Advance the heat setting to 3 and let the Furnace burn at this setting for an hour Check the burn pot to see if it is balanced Remember Look at the coals in the pot not at what the flame looks like Most likely the damper will not need to be adjusted Advance the heat setting to 4 an
45. nace during the Break In Period contact your dealer Some chimney systems will fall outside the norm for example a chimney with excessive draft or one with a long horizontal run Damper Adjustment Procedure Once the Furnace has been lit for the first time the damper will need to be adjusted The process is different for Corn than Pellets This may take some time so please be patient during this process This Damper Adjustment process only needs to be done once After the damper has been adjusted to the unique installation in your home the control board will do the rest As was stated earlier there is a setscrew in the damper and the damper has been preset at the factory This setting will most likely work for 90 of the most common installations Long horizontal runs might need the damper opened Tall vertical runs might need the damper to be closed a little etc To adjust the damper use the setscrew to make the adjustments To make an adjustment turn the screw gt turn clockwise to open the damper or gt turn counter clockwise to close the damper Turning the setscrew counterclockwise will not move the damper so remember to use the damper handle to bring the damper up to the screw After making an adjustment wait at least 15 minutes to see how the burn pot reacts to the change Terminology used when burning Corn Wheat Rye of Distiller s Grain 1 Balanced burn pot This means the corn rapidly turns into red hot coals once it is i
46. nace is the St Croix Patent Pending Revolution Burn System This burn system is Self Cleaning and Self Igniting during operation There are 2 versions of this Burn System one designed for pellets and the other designed for corn or other biomass fuels The version designed for corn utilizes a Patent Pending Dual Hopper System that uses wood pellets to ignite the corn SCF Revolution Manual 6 Furnace Dimensions 34 75 Figure 2 Furnace location When finding a location to install the furnace several things need to be kept in mind Consider the following things Service Access Venting Return Air Duct Supply Air Duct and Electrical Service Access The front panel is removable to allow access to the ash pan and the firebox for regular maintenance The Control Board is mounted on the left side There are also 2 access panels on the left side The smaller cover gives access to the following components Combustion Fan Vacuum Switch and Proof of Fire Switch The larger cover allows access to the Convection Blower for maintenance when needed The Fan Limit Control is also located on the left side Supply Air The SCF Revolution Furnace may be connected to a gas oil or Electric Heat pump system with existing ductwork Return Air The furnace does not need to be connected directly to the existing cold air return system but it is recommended Venting The location shou
47. nce the lights will go off and the fire will go out in a few minutes The board essentially goes into Safety shutdown 2 As long as the temperature within the Furnace remains above 110 F the Combustion Exhaust Fan will continue to run When the P O F switch drops out the Combustion fan will run for another 10 minutes and finally shuts down completely NEVER unplug the Furnace to shut it off Doing so may cause a significant amount of smoke to enter the room Combustion Air Damper Do not neglect to adjust the Combustion Air damper during the break in period of your new Furnace See Figure 21 to the left Your Furnace is equipped with an air inlet damper The purpose of this damper is to adjust combustion airflow to match the characteristic of each specific air inlet and chimney configuration The damper is preset at the factory for Program 1 with the setscrew The damper will most likely only need a small adjustment during the break in period To know if the damper needs to be adjusted you should learn to recognize how Corn Wheat Rye Pellets Cherry Pits amp Distiller s Grain burn in this furnace system AIR DAMPER Figure 21 When burning corn wheat rye amp Distillers Grain the burn pot should be BALANCED This means the fuel that is being augered into the burn pot rapidly turns into glowing coals If you see a lot of unburned fuel in the pot an adjustment may be needed In an unbalanced pot the
48. nnects to the Supply Plenum of the existing furnace Back Draft Dampers must be used in the SCF Revolution Warm Air duct and in the Warm Air Plenum of the existing furnace to prevent the airflow from reversing It is recommended to enter the Supply plenum of the existing furnace above the Air Conditioning coil The materials used for the Warm Air supply duct must have a minimum temperature rating of 250 degrees F The Plenum of the SCF Revolution must be constructed of metal Once installed as an Add On furnace check the Static pressures in the ductwork to make sure they do not exceed the limits on the existing Central furnace or of the SCF Revolution Running both furnaces at the same time should not cause any nuisance tripping of the High Limits in either unit Follow all instructions when connecting to existing ductwork Connecting the Warm Air Supply to the Cold Air return may cause harm to the existing furnace and may void the warranty of both the existing furnace and the SCF Revolution It is not recommended to hook an Air Conditioning unit to this system SCF Revolution Manual 18 Blower Specs The Blower is a 1000 CFM blower Minimum Duct Size Round 10 Rectangular 8 x 12 Intake Air Duct should be 10 larger Maximum Static Pressure 4 Velocity 1225 FPM at the above mentioned duct sizes A larger duct size will produce less Air Flow noise The above mentioned sizes are the minimum allowed Fan Limit Contro
49. ome heat that helps heat the home while the furnace is in pilot mode If the home seems too warm and the Thermostat is never calling for heat a lower pilot setting may be a better fit for the home Remember Choosing a lower Pilot setting may require the damper to be fine tuned to match the lower feed rate Monitor how the furnace is operating after a change is made and adjust the damper if needed SCF Revolution Manual 39 SCF REVOLUTION MAINTENANCE NOTE WHEN YOU FIRST OPERATE YOUR FURNACE CHECK TO DETERMINE THE NEEDED CLEANING FREQUENCY THE FURNACE REQUIRES A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF DAILY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE DEPENDS LARGELY UPON THE QUALITY OF CORN PELLETS BURNED AND THE RATE OF BURN THE AMOUNT OF DAILY MAINTENANCE WILL INCREASE IF FUEL QUALITY DECREASES AND OR THE BURNING RATE OF CORN PELLETS INCREASES NOTE FAILURE TO KEEP YOUR FURNACE CLEAN AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN POOR OPERATION INEFFICIENT FUEL USAGE AND POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER USER TO DETERMINE THE NEEDED MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY CAUTION THE DOOR AND FRONT PART OF THE FURNACE WILL BE HOT DO NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE FURNACE THAT IS HOT Daily Maintenance 1 The ash pan Make sure the Ashpan is not too full If the Ashpan is too full the Ash may not be dumped from the Revolution Pot when it runs a cleaning cycle 2 The Tube Scraper Pull the Tube Scraper back and forth a couple of times to keep
50. ranty will not apply if the Furnace has not been installed operated and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Burning other than quality corn may cause Furnace damage and could void the warranty The warranty does not cover damage or breakage due to misuse improper handling or modifications A warranty registration card is provided The card is to be checked and signed and returned to factory by the owner Appropriate information is to be noted on the card All claims under this warranty must be made through the dealer where the Furnace was purchased If an inspection by the dealer indicates that a warranty claim is justified and that all conditions of this warranty have been met the manufacturer s total responsibilities and liabilities shall be to repair or replace at the manufacturer s option the defective part s All costs of removal shipment to and from the dealer or manufacturer any losses during shipment and reinstallation and any other losses due to the Furnace being removed shall be covered by the owner of the Furnace NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO THE PURCHASER ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY LEGAL OR OTHERWISE FOR THE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SHALL BEL MITED TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE
51. re not caused solely by your Furnace Furnace performance can be quickly and severely reduced if poor quality fuel is used Contact your dealer for more information on APFI approved wood pellet fuels No Standard exists for Cherry Pits NOTE Pellets with excessive sawdust should be screened by sifting with a 1 4 mesh screen Store Pellets under cover on a wooden pallet or other methods to ensure they do not become rain soaked or absorb moisture from damp or wet floors Do not store pellets within Furnace installation clearances or within the space required for ash removal CORN WHEAT RYE DISTILLER S GRAIN These grains must have a 15 or less moisture content The keys to satisfactory performance are proper operation of the stove diligent maintenance and burning only dry clean quality corn wheat rye amp Distiller s Grain NOTE Corn Wheat Rye amp Distiller s Grain with excessive grain dust must be screened by sifting with the appropriate size mesh screening Large pieces of cob may plug the auger No Standards exists for these fuels Inspect fuel before buying NOTE Corn with excessive grain dust must be screened by sifting with 3 16 mesh screening Large pieces of cob may plug the auger Store corn in a tight container or use other methods to ensure they do not become rain soaked or absorb moisture from damp or wet floors This will also prevent rodents from becoming a problem Do not store corn within Furnace instal
52. rnace is installed If the Furnace is not connected to a Return Air duct system in the house provision should be made to provide make up air to the unit It is recommended to provide opening equal to 120 Square inches for Return Air to the Furnace room Outside Combustion Air may be needed if a The unit does not vent steadily smell experiences smoke rollout burns poorly or back drafts whether or not there is combustion present b Any of the symptoms listed above are alleviated by opening a window slightly on a calm day c The house is sealed with a well sealed vapor barrier and tight fitting windows and doors and or has any powered devices which exhaust house air d There is excessive condensation on the windows during the winter e A ventilation system is installed in the house Adhere to all Clearances and Restrictions specified in the Installation Instructions of this furnace Additional Canadian Operation Requirements l Store Corn Pellets in sealed containers in a dry environment to prevent the fuel from absorbing moisture and becoming damaged Creosote formation and Cleaning a Establish a routine for the storage of fuel care of the Furnace and Firing Techniques b Check Daily for Creosote build up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary c Be aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited and that weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even though monthly cleaning m
53. s can be fine tuned while the furnace is in operation by pressing and holding the Auger Feed button down and then either pressing the Trim High button to advance the voltages higher or pressing the Trim Low button to decrease the fan voltages There are 5 levels on the control board and they are indicated by single flash of the LED s The default setting is the center LED This gives adjustments increasing the voltage LED s 4 amp 5 and 2 adjustments decreasing the voltage LED s 1 amp 2 The voltage is increased or decreased 2 5 volts with each adjustment SCF Revolution Manual 55 DISCONNECT PONER DEFORE SERVE FEED Figure 30 10 there Cycle Time adjustments on the Control Board for different types of fuel Answer There are 4 individual programs on the control board each with a different Cycle time The Control board has been factory set at the 8 5 second Cycle Time When reprogramming the control board you will see LED light flash as shown in the figure to the right The LED lights flash in the following manner Program 1 8 5 second cycle time The LED s flash once This program is for use with Pellets Corn Wheat or Rye When using this program with Wheat or Rye the ON Times may need to be decreased See point 8 on page 54 Program 2 7 5 second cycle time The LED s flash twice This program is for use with Pellets amp Corn Program 3 6 5 second cycle ti
54. s interpreted to mean a corn or wood pellet burning Add On Furnace This model is not intended as the sole source of heat SAFETY TESTING The furnace has been independently tested and listed by Warnock Hersey Laboratories in accordance with the proposed ASTM Standards and the applicable portions of UL 1482 and ULC 5627 366 2 and Oregon Administrative Rules 814 23 901 through 814 23 909 stating requirements for installation as a shop heater or Add On Furnace and for mobile home installations The safety listing label is located on the inside of the removable front panel of the unit Please refer to label for pertinent information DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Since Even Temp Company has no control over the installation of the furnace Even Temp Company grants no warranty implied or stated for the installation of the furnace and assumes no responsibility for any special incidental or consequential damages MANUFACTURED BY Even Temp Inc Hwy 34 Waco NE 68467 SCF Revolution Manual 4 BEFORE INSTALLATION THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL SAFETY NOTICE PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING YOUR NEW FURNACE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN POPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH INSTALLATION CHECK LIST FOR USE IN THE U S AND CANADA MOBILE HOME APPROVED CHECK WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND OBTAIN NEEDED PERMITS WE RECOMMEND INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL BEFORE STARTING
55. systems that are warranted with burning corn PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES Chimney fires can be prevented by properly operating the Furnace and by periodic inspection and cleaning of the chimney When wood is burned it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue associated with a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote can result in an extremely hot chimney fire The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up has occurred If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated 3 mm or more it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Use of an appropriately sized chimney brush or the services of a professional chimney sweep are recommended The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to prevent the system from getting plugged with Fly ash Clean the exhaust system if needed Use of an appropriately sized chimney brush or the Services of a Professional chimney sweep are recommended SCF Revolution Manual 22 APPROVED FUELS Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits amp distiller s Grain only PELLETS amp CHERRY PITS Clinkers and Ash are by products of pellet amp Cherry pit combustion and a
56. t operates please read the section covering thermostat operations THERMOSTAT WIRE TERMINAL Figure 12 SCF Revolution Manual 21 SCF REVOLUTION OPERATION CAUTION Operate this unit only with the fuel hopper lid closed Failure to do so may result in emission of products of combustion from the hopper under certain conditions Maintain hopper seal in good condition This unit requires 120 volt AC power to operate In the event on a power failure the unit will shut down DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN THE UNIT DURING A POWER FAILURE INSTALLATION CHECK Proper installation is essential for safety effective Operation Warranty Coverage Insurance requirements and to meet Local Building Codes Installation Requirements are described in the first section of this manual Verify the installation is correct before firing up the furnace for the first time When burning Corn Wheat Rye or Distiller s Grain care should be taken in how the venting system is installed To burn these fuels the moisture content should be 15 or less This is much higher that the moisture content of wood pellets and can result in condensation forming in the venting system in certain installations The chimney system should stay within the warm envelope of the house as much as possible Only penetrate the exterior of the home where the exhaust system will terminate REMEMBER Condensation from a corn furnace is detrimental to the venting system Only buy venting
57. the first time the auger tube will be empty and it helps to hold the Auger Button in until you hear fuel drop into the burn pot Corn wheat or Rye is fed from the large hopper to the burn pot The smaller hopper should be filled with pellets to be used in the ignition process 1 Make sure there is Fuel in the hopper 2 Press the ON OFF button once to turn on the furnace The Start up Program works as follows a The Combustion Fan comes on at high speed and the control board checks to make sure the Vacuum switch locks in b When the board senses the Vacuum switch the exhaust fan speed drops to the 1 setting the Revolution burn pot will cycle to a clean section pellets start feeding from the small hopper for 3 minutes and the igniter comes on to ignite the pellets c After 7 minutes the board shuts off the igniter and starts feeding pellets from the small hopper on the 1 setting for another 8 minutes If the board senses P O F then the Furnace has started successfully d If the board fails to sense P O F it will repeat the last step and continue feeding fuel on the 1 setting for 5 more minutes The board will check for P O F again If the board still fails to sense the Proof of Fire switch the Furnace will go into Safety shutdown See section on Diagnostic Features on page 30 If this happens repeat the process SCF Revolution Manual 33 Shutting The Furnace Off Refer to Figure 17 1 Press the On Off switch o
58. the tubes clean If the Tube Scraper feels sticky and difficult to move check for the presence of creosote on the tubes If creosote is present a damper adjustment may be needed or the Furnace has become plugged and needs a thorough cleaning Call Dealer for assistance See Figure 1 on Page 6 for the location of the Tube Scraper Rods 3 Clean the Viewing Glass Use a dry paper towel to clean the glass Quickly open the door and wipe the glass The rate of burn will determine how often the window needs cleaning Prolonged burning at a slow burn rate will result in the need for more frequent window cleaning Cooling the Furnace and wiping the window daily with a cloth or paper towel will normally keep the window from accumulating difficult to clean residue Use of a glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the Furnace is cold CAUTION Do not slam the door Do not operate the Furnace with a broken or cracked glass Replace only with heat resistant ceramic glass supplied by the manufacturer SCF Revolution Manual 40 Periodic Maintenance CAUTION Periodic maintenance should only be done while the Furnace is shut off and cold 1 Ashpan Empty the ash pan when it appears full approximately twice a week The frequency of cleaning the ash pan will depend on the quality and amount of Corn Pellets being used Carefully check to make sure the ash pan door is tightly closed after each opening 2 Revolution Burnpot Clean burn grate holes whenever ne
59. tting If this doesn t seem to help make sure the clean out cover plates are installed in the Furnace It also could be an indication that the Furnace is getting plugged and needs a good cleaning Refer to the section in the manual that covers the Daily Periodic and Yearly Maintenance of the Furnace SCF Revolution Manual 54 Are there any adjustments that be made through the control board to the amount of fuel that is fed into the burnpot Answer There are several ways to adjust the amount of fuel that is fed into the burnpot The feedrates can be fine tuned while the furnace is in operation by pressing and holding the Auger Feed button down and then either pressing the Heat Level High button to advance the federate higher or pressing the Heat Level Low button to decrease the feedrate There are 5 levels on the control board and they are indicated by single flash of the LED s The default setting is the center LED This gives 2 adjustments increasing the feedrate LED s 4 amp 5 and 2 adjustments decreasing the feedrates LED s 1 amp 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment DISCONNECT POWTR DEFORE SERVICE Figure 29 Are there any adjustments that can be made through the control board to the Combustion Fan voltages to help adjust the draft Answer The Draft can be adjusted in a similar fashion as mentioned in the previous example The Fan voltage
60. venting directly through a wall Since you must deal with odors gases and fly ash consider aesthetics prevailing winds distances from air inlets and combustibles location of adjacent structures and any code requirements 1 Exhaust must terminate above combustion air inlet elevation 2 Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi enclosed area i e Carports garage attic crawl space etc or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes 3 Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children Non combustible shielding or guards may be required The type of installation must first be considered before determining the exact location of the venting termination in relation ship to doors window cavities or air vents See figures 4a and 4b below a Without Outside Air connected to the unit For These types of installations please refer to the dimensions listed below in figure 4a Figure 4a 47 1 2 m BELOW a door window cavity or air vent 15 HORIZONTALLY FROM a door window cavity or air vent es mm ABOVE a door window cavity or air vent SCF Revolution Manual 13 b With Outside Air Connected to the unit In this manner the appliance is a Direct Vent Appliance sealed Combustion System as listed in NFPA 211 6 3 3 3 2 Direct Vent Appliance Sealed Combustion System Appliance system consisting of an appliance combustion air and flue gas connections between the appliance and the
61. volution Manual 37 Diagnostic Features of the Control Board The 2 LED 3 LED and 4 LED lights on the LED Light bar See figure 17 will flash to give a diagnostic code to help in diagnosing problems that may occur These conditions fall into 2 categories a Heat related issues b Vacuum related issues The Diagnostic Lights flash as follows 1 The Proof of Fire switch This switch will sense the temperature of the Exhaust rising during start up If the Exhaust temperature does not reach 110 degrees F or if during use the temperature drops below 110 degrees F the Furnace will go into Internal Alarm and the Auger will quit feeding fuel Once the Furnace completes the safety shutdown the 3 LED will start blinking See Figure 17 on Page 27 The High Limit switch This sensor will sense if the unit reaches temperatures that are too high for normal operation If this happens the Auger will quit feeding and the 4 LED light will start blinking See Figure 17 on Page 27 The Vacuum switch For the Furnace to operate correctly the firebox needs to be sealed During the first 30 seconds after the Furnace has been turned on the control board will check to see if the switch senses negative pressure Vacuum in the firebox of the Furnace If there is no negative pressure the Furnace will go into Safety shutdown and the 2 LED will start blinking See Figure 17 on Page 27 Internal Alarm When the control board
62. volution Switch amp Bracket in place Remove the 4 screw that hold the Revolution motor in place Pull the motor back about 2 This will disengage the drive coupling from the burn pot See figure 14 4 Remove the side shields See figure 13 5 Remove the screw that holds the burnpot in place and lift the burnpot up and out of the stove See figure 13 6 Reverse steps to re install the Revolution pot SCF Revolution Manual 25 Revolution Multi Fuel Pot Exploded View POT WELDMENT 7 HINGED 224 ASH RETAINER HINGED 2 ASH RETAINER CLINKER ROTATING CUTTERS DRUM RETAINER RETAINER Figure 15 The main components of the Revolution Pot are a The pot Weldment b The Revolving Drum which is the bottom of the burnpot clinker Cutters To Disassemble the Pot assembly 1 First remove the Retainers and open the hinged Ash Retainer on one side and the Clinker Cutters on the other 2 The drum will now drop out the bottom of the Pot Assembly To Re assemble the Pot Assembly reverse the steps above Be sure to place the drum with the drive coupling facing the Revolution gear motor SCF Revolution Manual 26 Self ignition DUAL HOPPER Figure 16 The Multi Fuel pot used in the SCF Revolution furnace uses a Dual Hopper See Figure 16 The Dual Hopper feature is a Patent Pending Ignition System using pellets to ignite the furnace and automatically switch over to

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