Central Boiler FireStar XP User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Take a few minutes to write down information about your home’s
wireless network and your Central Boiler® outdoor furnace.
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WIRELESS NETWORK NAME
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WIRELESS NETWORK PASSWORD
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YOUR OUTDOOR FURNACE SERIAL NUMBER
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21-Jun-2016 • (p/n 9000063) - REV. C
SOFTWARE VERSIONS R1.0 - R1.3
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www.MyFireStar.com

The FireStar XP Wi-Fi Module is a remote display for the FireStar II
electronic controller. It has the ability to setup its own wi- network
to send and receive data from another wi- enabled device like a
laptop, tablet or smartphone. The FireStar XP can be connected to
an existing wi- network like your home’s, if you have one. If your
home wi- network is connected to the internet and you create
an account at MyFireStar.com, you can take advantage of the
FireStar XP’s online features – features that include real-time status,
operational history, viewing charts and graphs, and receiving alerts.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Stand Alone Network ..................................1
Connect to Home Wi-Fi Network .......................3
Option A - Setup Using Laptop or Smartphone......3
Option B - Connect Using FireStar XP Keypad .......4
Using MyFireStar.com Website .........................6
Dashboard..........................................7
Furnace Settings ....................................9
History and Customizing Chart View ...............10
Understanding Your Charts ........................11
Account Settings Screen ...........................16
FireStar XP Display Operation .........................17
FireStar XP Display Alerts ...........................17
To Display Water Temperature Setpoint.............19
To Unlock/Lock FireStar XP .........................20
Changing Settings With FireStar XP Module ........20
To Display Menu ...................................20
Variables ..............................................21
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting ......................................27

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STAND ALONE NETWORK
By default, the FireStar XP will be in Setup/Stand Alone
Network Mode when rst turned on. This mode allows
the FireStar XP to setup its own wireless network for the
purpose of conguration. You will see a limited amount of
operational information when in this mode.
1. Power on the FireStar XP. Once the blue LED stops
ashing and remains on, continue with step 2.
2. Using your smartphone, laptop or other wi- device,
scan for available wireless networks.
NOTE: In order for your smartphone or other wi- device to
see the FireStar XP, it will have to be within range of the XP
module.
3. Select the wireless network that begins with FIRESTAR_
and connect to it. The numbers after the name are
unique to your FireStar XP.
4. Once connected, open your web browser and go to
172.20.50.1, the setup address for the FireStar XP.
This is where you get a quick glimpse of the current status of
your outdoor furnace and alerts.

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Furnace Status
Shows if the outdoor furnace is on or o.
Water Temp
Shows the current reading of the outdoor furnace water
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
Fire Temp
Shows temperature reading from the Reaction Chamber
outlet. Due to limitations of the temperature sensor, it is
not positioned in the hottest area of the Reaction Chamber.
The actual secondary combustion temperature may be
over 1000˚F hotter than what is displayed. This temperature
reading is used the by FireStar II controller to optimize the
performance of the outdoor furnace.
Serial
Shows the serial number of the outdoor furnace that has
been stored in the controller.
Mac Address
This is the unique address of the FireStar XP module.
NOTE: In order to take full advantage of the FireStar XP’s
online features, you must also create an online account at
www.MyFireStar.com and be connected to a wireless router.

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NOTE: Once you attempt to connect the FireStar XP to your
home’s wi- network, it will no longer be setup as a stand
alone network. To setup the FireStar XP as a stand alone
network again, follow these steps:
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #9 is displayed; then
press the key.
3. Press the or key to set the value to 1 (signies
setup/stand alone network mode).
4. Press the key.
5. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts. Once
the blue LED stops ashing and remains on, the FireStar
XP is in Setup/Stand Alone Network Mode.

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CONNECT TO HOME WIFI NETWORK
Connecting a FireStar XP to your wi- network can be
accomplished using either a web-enabled device (Option A)
or the FireStar XP keypad (Option B).
OPTION A  SETUP USING LAPTOP OR SMARTPHONE
1. Power on the FireStar XP. Once the blue LED stops
ashing and remains on, continue with step 2.
2. Using your smartphone, laptop or other wi- device,
scan for available wireless networks.
3. Select the wireless network that begins with FIRESTAR_
and connect to it. The numbers after the name are
unique to your FireStar XP.
4. Once connected, open your web browser and enter
172.20.50.1 in the address line (the address for the
FireStar XP).
5. Click Edit Settings.
6. Choose your wi- network from the list.
7. Enter your wi- network password (remember that the
password is case-sensitive).
8. Enter your furnace serial number, making sure to include
the G, E or M prex in the serial number (can be found
on the data plate attached to your furnace). Click Save
and Connect. Conrm by pressing OK.
9. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts.
When the blue LED stops ashing and remains on, you’re
connected!
NOTE: If your FireStar XP is brand new, the initial connection
may take up to 5 minutes as the FireStar XP is being
activated.

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10. If you need to start over and try Option A again, use the
keypad on the FireStar XP to change it back into setup
mode:
a. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold
the key until #1 is displayed.
b. Press the keypad or key until #9 is displayed;
then press the key.
c. Press the keypad or key to set the value to 1
(signies setup mode).
d. Press the key.
e. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts.
When the blue LED stops ashing and remains on,
you’re connected!
NOTE: If your FireStar XP is brand new, the initial connection
may take up to 5 minutes as the FireStar XP is being
activated.
OPTION B  CONNECT USING FIRESTAR XP KEYPAD
Select Your Wi-Fi Network
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #12 is displayed.
Press the key to begin scanning for available
networks.
3. The FireStar XP scans for available wi- networks. The
rst wi- network SSID the FireStar XP nds will be
displayed.
4. Press the or key to cycle through the list of
available networks. When the network you want to
connect to is displayed, press the key to save.

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Enter Your Wi-Fi Password
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #14 is displayed.
3. Press the key to start entering your wi- network
password. For each character of the password, press the
keypad or key to select the character. Then press
the key to move to the next character.
4. Once your password is entered, press the key to save.
NOTE: There are a limited number of special characters
available for entering your password. Lower case letters
are indicated by a decimal point next to the letter. Also
make sure there are no additional numbers, letters
or characters entered after the password. If there are,
change those additional characters to a blank character.
The blank character can be found near the number 9 in
the keypad’s alphabet.
Enter Your Furnace Serial Number
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #15 is displayed.
3. Press the key to start entering your furnace serial
number (can be found on the data plate attached to
your furnace, begins with a letter). Make sure to include
the G, E or M prex in the serial number
4. Once your furnace serial number is entered, press the
key to save.
Change the FireStar XP to Connect Mode
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #9 is displayed; then
press the key.

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3. Press the keypad or key to set the value to 0
(signies connect mode).
4. Press the key to save this value.
5. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts.
When the blue LED stops ashing and remains on, you’re
connected!
NOTE: If your FireStar XP is brand new, the initial connection
may take up to 5 minutes as the FireStar XP is being
activated.

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USING MYFIRESTAR.COM WEBSITE
NOTE: You must have a high-speed internet connection
in your home and a wireless router in order to take full
advantage of the FireStar XP’s online features.
To create a user account, go to MyFireStar.com and create
a new user account. Once you create your account, you will
receive an email with a conrmation link. You must click the
link to verify your account.
After you have added your outdoor furnace to your account,
you will be able to access your outdoor furnace’s Dashboard.
Write down your user name and password that you just
created here for reference later:
User Name: ____________________________
Password: ____________________________

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DASHBOARD
This is where you get a quick glimpse of the current status of
your outdoor furnace.
Furnace
The unique name of your outdoor furnace.
Mode
Displays the operational state of the outdoor furnace or
any alerts. For example, this message could be High, Idle,
Pulse (to indicate there has been a pulse of air delivered)
or Setpoint Reached (to indicate the water temperature
setpoint has been reached).
Water Temp
Shows the current reading of the outdoor furnace water
temperature.

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Reaction Chamber Outlet Temp
Shows the temperature reading at the outlet of the Reaction
Chamber. Due to limitations of the temperature sensor, it is
not positioned in the hottest area of the Reaction Chamber.
The actual secondary combustion temperature may be
over 1000˚F hotter than what is displayed. This temperature
reading is used the by FireStar II controller to optimize the
performance of the outdoor furnace.
Burn Time
Shows the amount of accumulative time in which the fan
has run during burn cycles and air pulses since your outdoor
furnace was last loaded with wood. If you load the outdoor
furnace with a consistent amount of wood each time, this
number can be used to monitor and inform you when it is
time for the next loading.
This Burn Time is reset to 0 when the rebox door is open for
longer than 30 seconds.
Water Temp Gauge / Reaction Chamber Outlet Temp
Gauge
A visual gauge representation of your water temperature or
Reaction Chamber outlet temperature. One or the other will
be displayed when the corresponding button is pressed.
Local Temp
Displays the local temperature based on the zip code you
provided to register your outdoor furnace.

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FURNACE SETTINGS
The Furnace Settings screen shows many of the current
settings for your FireStar II controller and FireStar XP module.
See the FireStar II Owner’s Manual for more information.
Settings shown are read only and cannot be changed from
this screen.

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HISTORY AND CUSTOMIZING CHART VIEW
The History screen shows a chart of how your furnace has
operated for a date and an amount of time you determine.
There are other customizable areas on the screen so you can
see as much or as little information as you’d like, plus select
an earlier date if you’d like.
Clicking any of these legend elds toggles
the information on/o in the chart
Toggle between ˚F and ˚C
Select a date to review previous
operational information
Select block of time to display
information for

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHARTS
One of the most powerful tools of MyFireStar.com is the
charting function that records how your outdoor furnace
has been operating. With a little practice, you can recognize
if your furnace is operating correctly or if there is something
wrong simply by looking at your history charts.
NOTE: Be sure you are viewing your chart in 24 hr mode
as this is the best view for determining if your furnace is
operating correctly.
GOOD OPERATION
Average Heat Load
WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – When the outdoor furnace is operating
correctly, look for sharp, rapid Reaction Chamber temperature rises (shown
by the lower red line) during burn cycles. Note the rapid water recovery back
up to the setpoint (shown by the blue line).
Once water temperature setpoint is reached, there is a “resting” period as
the Reaction Chamber temperature and water temperature gradually drop
back down until the next burn cycle is called for.
Reaction Chamber temperatures should spike over 850˚F during burn
cycles, provided you are using quality seasoned wood and maintaining the
correct coal bed depth.

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GOOD OPERATION
Light Heat Load
WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – Chart will look similar to average heat load
chart, but with longer rest periods between burn cycles.
GOOD OPERATION
Dry Wood, Heavy Heat Load
WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – Note the very tight or close burn cycles
as the water temperature drops quickly due to heat demand. Dry,
seasoned hardwood used in this example is producing Reaction Chamber
temperatures in the 1,200˚F - 1,400˚F range.

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PROBLEM OPERATION
Deep Coal Bed
WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – Air ow issues are the result of improper
maintenance. If there is an air ow issue, the Reaction Chamber
temperatures will be lower and erratic, and often the Reaction Chamber
temperatures will not rise over 600˚F - 800˚F.
Water temperature recovery will also be long and drawn out, or not recover
to the setpoint at all. This chart shows the result of a deep coal bed that
does not allow the re to burn down through the coal bed and gasify
correctly.
Note that this chart does not look like a healthy heartbeat. The outdoor
furnace is operating very poorly and ineciently because of the air ow
issue.

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PROBLEM OPERATION
Plugged Primary Elbow
WHAT THIS CHART SHOWS – The chart reveals another air ow issue, this
time created by a creosote buildup in the primary elbow. Notice the at, low
Reaction Chamber temperatures and the long recovery times for the water
temperature.
The Reaction Chamber temperatures here do not rise over 600˚F.
Note again that this chart does not look like a healthy heartbeat. The
outdoor furnace is operating very poorly and ineciently because of the
plugged primary elbow.