Summary of the content on the page No. 1
SCOTSMAN
WOOD FURNACE
Model DB-101
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT
READ OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
INSTALLING FURNACE OR LIGHTING FIRE.
CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES IF IN DOUBT
ABOUT YOUR LOCAL FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS.
ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND STATE OR
PROVINCIAL CODES WHICH MAY DIFFER FROM
THIS MANUAL.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL RESULT IN
VOIDING OF WARRANTY.
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications 2 1.0 Operating Instructions 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Wood-Burning 3 1.3 Storage of Wood 4 1.4 Maximum Solid-Fuel Charge 5 1.5 Maintenance 5 1.5.1 Cleaning 5 1.5.2 Servicing 6 1.6 Safety 6 1.7 Controls 6 1.8 Electrical Power Failure 7 1.9 Homeowner Checklist 8 2.0 Installation Instructions
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL KERR SCOTSMAN Wood Furnace Model DB-101-ADD Tested and Listed by: Energy Testing Laboratory of Maine Certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Sept. 1981 COSP No. WCP 001 – Free-Standing COSP No. WCP 005 – Add-On Manufactured by: Parrsboro Metal Fabricators Ltd. P.O. Box 637, Crossroads 12118 Highway 209 Parrsboro Nova Scotia, Canada B0M 1S0 SPECIFICATIONS Length 39” Width 29” Height 44 1/2”
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the KERR SCOTSMAN Wood Furnace. Developed in Atlantic Canada, this KERR Furnace has been designed to allow you to heat your home with wood, one of North America’s most abundant fuels. Designed with you in mind, the KERR SCOTSMAN Wood Furnace will provide you with many years of safe, efficient central heating. To ensure you have a clear understanding of the o
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL CREOSOTE Wood combustion is never 100% complete. Wood smoke always contains some unburned gases and a mixture of unburned tar-like liquids. A percentage of these materials will condense out on any cool surface, leaving a dark brown or black substance with an unpleasant acrid odor. This substance is commonly called creosote. If these wood gases condense out on cool surfaces such as a cold chimney or a long smoke pipe, they retain large amo
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.4 MAXIMUM SOLID-FUEL CHARGE The maximum level for a solid-fuel charge is the middle of the loading door, or the level of the handle. DO NOT OVERFILL. The KERR SCOTSMAN Wood Furnace will accept whole or split logs up to 34 in. (865 mm) long, but a 30 in. (765 mm) log length is recommended for convenience and ease in handling. Maximum damper gate opening is 11/16”. Do not tamper or adjust to greater opening in an attempt to increase fire
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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 by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. WARNING – Ashes usually conta
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.8 ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE (Fig S101-3) If no one is home during a power failure, the damper will automatically close and some gravity heating will take place. Combustion air will continue to enter through the secondary air holes and a fire should be maintained. IMPORTANT – This furnace is CSA certified for operation under Power Failure only if optional gravity air inlet kit is installed. For optimum heating during a power failure fo
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.9 HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST o Keep area around unit clean and clear of combustibles. o Use only dry wood. DO NOT burn garbage, gasoline or naphtha. o Load carefully. o Remove ashes as directed. o Watch for soot build up in smoke pipe – clean regularly. o Clean furnace heat exchanger regularly. o Be aware of danger due to over firing unit. o Do not load above maximum loading level (middle of loading door) or overheating may resul
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2 UNCRATING When you receive your KERR SCOTSMAN Wood Furnace, check it carefully to ensure that all components are present and in good condition. If there has been any damage or loss in transportation, please notify the carrier and retailer at once. Inspect for the following: o Firebox/Heat exchanger o Poker/coals rake o Marking template (return air and power failure bypass inlet) o Internal Breech Baffle (Scotsman only) o For free-s
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.4.1 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY 2 Air inlets of at least 200 square inches free area (1.5 in /1000Btu) must be provided to the room occupied by the wood fired or oil fired furnace. These fresh air inlets must provide or allow free access of fresh outside air to the furnace. At no time or under any circumstances can a wood or oil-burning appliance be starved of combustion air. The appliance must at all times be able to maintain the approved st
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL Connect only to a flue or chimney capable of maintaining a negative draft of .05” wc at all times and conditions. WARNING: If this setting is exceeded it could cause a solid fuel fire to burn out of control. We recommend that the KERR SCOTSMAN Wood Furnace be connected to its own chimney. However, two or more fuel fired appliances, other than fireplaces or incinerators, may be connected to the same chimney. The National Standard of Can
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.5 CLEARANCES (Fig S101-1) The KERR SCOTSMAN Wood Furnace is to be installed in accordance with National Building Code or local regulations. Allowances front and rear must be made for cleaning and servicing. NOTE: Regardless of minimum clearances to combustibles for safety reasons, a minimum clearance of 30 in. (765 mm) should be allowed at the furnace rear for cleaning (due to length of cleaning rake) and access to smoke pipe. Minimum
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.6.1 FREE-STANDING (Fig S101-9) The KERR SCOTSMAN Wood Furnace in the free standing (stand-alone) system, is the sole source of central heating using an optional blower box kit to circulate the air. In this system connect the ductwork, as you would for any conventional warm air heating system except you use increased clearances. The return air ducts are connected to the blower box, which may be located on either side of the furnace. NOT
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL The blue heating wire from the wood fan limit control on high speed. This relay will disconnect the circulation fan low speed switch and connect the high speed to the blower motor when there is a call for heat. Items required: o Switching Relay R4222D 1013 (120 V Coil, 12 amp @ 120 Vac), or equivalent. o Junction box (4” x 4”) and cover. o Square extension box (4”x 4” gyproc extension). o Two plastic universal bushings or junction box conn
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.7 DUCT CONNECTION (Fig S101-5, Fig S101-1) See figure S101-12 for Approved Furnace Ductwork Configurations. See figure S101-13 for Prohibited Furnace Ductwork Configurations. The use of A/C coils is not recommended unless special arrangements are made. Minimum cross-sectional area of ductwork from furnace should be approximately 180 sq. in. with equal or larger size for return air. The furnace must not be installed as a gravity system
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pressure may be corrected by the following measures: 1) Change blower pulley size (usually decrease) 2) Change blower motor pulley (usually increase) 3) Increase return air duct area (if restricted) CAUTION – Current draw by blower motor should be checked after making any pulley change. If motor now draws greater current than that shown on the nameplate a larger more powerful motor must be installed. IMPORTANT – DO NOT change the blower
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL M847 – Damper Motor The damper door lever should be attached to the damper motor wheel with the chain included. Be sure the damper door is fully closed and the damper motor is not powered. Connect the chain to the damper door level and to the bottom hole in the damper motor wheel. As a final adjustment bend the top chain link slightly to vary the damper position. L4064R – Wood Furnace/Limit Control The fan and limit control mounted in the
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
SCOTSMAN WOOD FURNACE – INSTRUCTION MANUAL ADDENDUM FOR OIL FURNACES HAVING MULTI-SPEED BLOWERS WITH CONTINUOUS CIRCULATION CAPABILITY. Add-on furnaces such as the Kerr Scotsman and Scotty SS can be installed with oil fired warm air furnaces such as the Kerr KD Gemini that have continuous blower circulation capability. A relay must be used if the furnace is to maintain the continuous circulation feature. See wiring diagrams for the proper e
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
