Contents
How to Use This Guide
e guide is divided into sections
to help with the operation and
maintenance of the outdoor furnace.
If questions arise that are not
answered with this manual, consult
with your authorized Central Boiler
dealer.
CENTRAL BOILER ONLINE RESOURCES............................................................ iv
EPA RESOURCES .............................................................................. iv
Labeling and Terminology ......................................................................1
Foundation...................................................................................2
Access to Ports on Outdoor Furnace.................................................... 3
Ground Rod Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Furnace Installation - Connecting to Your Existing System ................................ 4
Chimney Recommendations.......................................................... 7
Important Precautionary Information ................................................. 8
Wood Selection and Preparation ..................................................... 10
Importance of Properly Seasoned Wood .........................................................11
Operating Instructions ............................................................. 12
FIRESTAR CONTROLLER ........................................................................12
Operating the Classic Edge for Maximum Eciency and Performance ................................12
Air Flow and Maintaining the Coal Bed ..........................................................14
Ash Removal Frequency .......................................................................14
Cold Start Firing..............................................................................14
Adding Heat Load ............................................................................16
AddingWood - Best Practices for Frequency and Amount...........................................17
Why a 12-Hour BurnTime? ....................................................................20
Maintenance...................................................................... 21
Control Locations.............................................................................22
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.......................................................................22
MAINTENANCE SECTIONS ......................................................................23
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE .................................................. 39
Water Test Kits and Test Results.................................................................39
Testing Supply Water .........................................................................40
Corrosion Inhibitor Plus™ and InitialTreatment ...................................................40
Testing TreatedWater in the Outdoor Furnace.....................................................41
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .......................................................................42
POST HEATING SEASON MAINTENANCE...........................................................43
Flushing the System ..........................................................................43
FIREBOX DOOR HINGE / LATCH BEARING ADJUSTMENT..............................................44
FIREBOX DOOR SEAL ..........................................................................45
REACTION CHAMBER DOOR SEAL................................................................46
CIRCUIT BREAKER ............................................................................47
SOLENOID ...................................................................................48
SECONDARY AIR CHARGE TUBE AND REFRACTORY MODULES.........................................49
THERMOCOUPLE .............................................................................50
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 51
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION......................................................51
TROUBLESHOOTING OTHER SITUATIONS ..........................................................54
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................. 62
Make note of these precautionary statements, also found on the outdoor furnace. .....................62
WIRING DIAGRAM.................................................................. 63
