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Install the stovepipe as far as possible FIREPLACE INSTALLATION into the thimble, but not past the inside REPAIR PARTS of the flue lining. There should be a Connection of the stovepipe directly into small airspace (approximately 1/2 inch) the existing masonry chimney over the between the stovepipe and thimble, fireplace opening is the only approved AUTOMATIC COAL BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER allowing for expansion of the stove- method. This installation performs bet- pipe. Seal this airspace with h
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Most masonry chimneys have a You may also contact NFPA (National INSTRUCTIONS FOR TWO-STEP LATCH OPERATION cleanout. If yours does, make sure it is Fire Protection Association) and request 1. Follow these instructions to operate you unit safely when operating the feed door. gasketed or otherwise sealed. A loose NFPA Standard 211 (1984 Edition). fitting door will contribute greatly to the Their address is Battery March Park, 2. Turn handle clockwise to the 12 o'clock position, pull the door ope
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RULES FOR CONNECTOR PIPE INSTALLATION SERVICE HINTS Do not expect a heater to draw. It is the 4. If the flue is too cool, water will 1. The crimped end of the stovepipe fits 5. Seal each connector pipe joint with chimney that creates the draft. Smoke condense in the chimney and run back inside the heater flue collar. Install ad- furnace cement. Also seal the pipe at spillage into the house or excessive into the stove. Creosote formation will ditional pipe and elbow with the the chimney. build
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3. Shake Grates vigorously back and OPERATING INSTRUC- CAUTION: GASES THAT ARE CAUTION: NEVER USE THE MANU- forth to dump ashes into ash pan. Do TIONS FACTURED COAL BRICKS THAT this at least once every 12 hours of DRIVEN FROM FRESH COAL MUST BE BURNED OR THEY WILL ACCU- ARE MADE FROM COAL DUST AND operation. FUEL A WAX-TYPE BINDER. 4. Empty ash pan regularly. Do not MULATE AND EXPLODE. NEVER Egg size Bituminous coal for residential SMOTHER A FIRE WHEN ADDING allow ashes to build up to grate, as
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N E P O front liner (not above!). Be sure you have BANKING THE FIRE: For extended BURNING COAL IN YOUR WONDERCOAL CIRCULATOR closed your ash door. operation, such as overnight, you will need to Your Wondercoal is capable of burning both properly burned. Before refueling, take the bank the fire. To do so heap coal up along the bituminous and Anthracite coal. Anthracite is time to break up the cone a little with a poker, Before adding further fuel, be sure you leave sides and back of the fire
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Owners Manual
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
Model 2847
This manual will help you to obtain efficient, dependable service
from the heater, and enable you to order repair parts correctly.
WONDERCOAL
AUTOMATIC COAL BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
When writing, always give the full model number which is on the
nameplate attached to the inside of the cabinet door of the
*ASSEMBLY
heater.
*INSTALLATION
*OPERATION
*REPAIR PAR
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Notes TOOLS AND MATERIAL NEEDED TOOLS MATERIALS Pencil Chimney Connection- 6" Dia. Black 6 Foot Folding rule or tape Steel (24 Ga. minimum): Straight or Tin Snips Corrugated Elbow (as required)* Drill, hand or electric 1/2" Sheet Metal Screws Drill bit, 1/8" dia. 6" Inside Diameter Underwriters (for sheet metal screws) Laboratories (UL) listed Residential Gloves Type and Building Heating Appliance Screwdriver (blade-type) Chimney or lined, 6" existing 5/16" Nut Driver or
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RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Read these rules and the instructions carefully. SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For F36 BLOWER KIT your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. An Optional Blower Kit is available for the 2847 Wondercoal automatic coal 1. Check local codes. The installation must 9. For further informat
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TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS FOR MODEL 2847 LOCATING THE HEATER AS A LOCATION IS SELECTED, LIST OF PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND: 1. The chimney connection should be as 1. Smoking when feed A) Insufficient Draft. A) Set Thermostat high NOTE: BEFORE FIRING possible. The heater must have its own chimney door is open. B) Clogged chimney or B) Clean Chimney HEATER chimney connector. C) Add raincap to chimney flue. Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue, Slide firebr
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REPAIR PARTS AUTOMATIC COAL BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER MODEL 2847 - INTERIOR 14 36 15 19 18 12 35 11 16 17 20 25 23 10 13 22 21 24 27 8 31 7 32 3 2 26 30 5 9 28 29 4 33 6 34 1 28 29 CHIMNEY CONNECTION Two basic types of chimneys are ap- gases resulting from combustion of the proved for use with solid fuel: Factory- fuel. Secondarily, though, the chimney built and masonry. Factory-built chim- provides "Draft" which allows oxygen to ney must comply with UL103HT stan- be continuously introduced int
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REPAIR PARTS LIST - MODEL 2847 (SEE PAGE 20) Cathedral Ceiling Installation - Fig. 6A AUTOMATIC COAL BURNING CIRCULATOR CHIMNEY CAP MANDATORY Key No. Description Qty. Part No. 1 Shaker Handle 1 40045 2 FT MIN. 2 Second Heat Shield 1 22030 3 FT. 11 FT. MIN. 10 FT. MIN. 3 Heat Shield 1 22110 4 Draft Damper Hinge Pin 1 17200 5 Draft Damper Frame 1 40075 6 Base 1 67859 REFER TO CHIMNEY MANUFACTURERS PARTS 7 Draft Control Damper 1 67132 AND INSTRUCTIONS 8 Clip 1 83818 9 Coal Grate 1 40101 PIPE 10 Gra
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WONDERCOAL 12 13 11 15 8 7 14 16 17 3 9 1 2 10 6 5 4 REPAIR PARTS AUTOMATIC COAL BURNING CIRCULATOR HEATER MODEL 2847 - EXTERIOR VENTING INTO A FIREPLACE Many people may wish to convert an Many prefabricated fireplaces fall into existing fireplace to heater use. Usually, the "zero-clearance fireplace" category. safe connection of stovepipe to a ma- This is a factory metal fireplace with sonry chimney requires more effort than multilayered construction. It is designed connection to a prefabricate
