Legacy Stoves SF1500 Setup guide
INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR YOUR LEGACY STOVES BOILER
HOT AIR FURNACES
Models: SF1500 • SF2500 • SF3500
IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SAFE AND SATISFACTORY
RESULTS FROM YOUR LEGACY STOVES FURNACE, READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING. ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
STATE AND LOCAL CODES. INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Your Leg cy Stoves hot ir furn ce is c p ble of gener ting very
hot temper tures. Temper tures nd fl mes in the ignition box
re re c p ble of igniting fl mm ble v pors if dr wn into the
furn ce. Fl mm ble or explosive products must never be stored
in the s me room or in the vicinity of furn ce. Please read
this e tire ma ual before you i stall or use your ew
fur ace. Retai these i structio s for future refere ce.
Failure to follow these i structio s may result i property
damage, bodily i jury, or eve death.
Legacy Stoves, A DIVISION OF:
ALTERNATE HEATING SYSTEMS
2393 LITTLE EGYPT RD
HARRISONVILLE, PA 17228
717-987-0099
www.leg cystoves.com
EMAIL: support@leg cystoves.com
Record Model a d Serial Number Below:
Model:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Rev 151026
SF1500/2500/3500 Sample Label
Copyrig t 2000 – 2015 Alternate Heating Systems
No portion of t is publication may be reproduced wit out t e
express written consent of Alternate Heating Systems.
Printed: 01/03/17
Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Considerations..............................................................................................................................................1
Additional Warnings and Notices............................................................................................................................2
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness...........................................................................................................2
Chimneys and Venting.............................................................................................................................................3
Venting Guidelines...................................................................................................................................................3
Types Of Chimneys..................................................................................................................................3
Draft...........................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Aspects of Chimney Performance.............................................................................................5
Barometric Damper...................................................................................................................................5
Combustion Air (Make Up Air).................................................................................................................6
Masonry Chimneys....................................................................................................................................6
Prefabricated Chimneys.............................................................................................................................6
Common Chimney Problems...................................................................................................................................7
Insufficient Draft – Common Issues..........................................................................................................7
What to Do if You Have a Problem.........................................................................................................................8
If you have a chimney fire:........................................................................................................................8
In Case of a Runaway Fire.........................................................................................................................8
Smoke puffs out of the furnace:.................................................................................................................9
Chimney Specifics...................................................................................................................................................9
Stovepipe................................................................................................................................................................10
Wall Pass-Through: United States...........................................................................................................11
Wall Pass-Through: Canada.....................................................................................................................11
Installation..............................................................................................................................................................12
Furnace Location...................................................................................................................................................12
Clearances................................................................................................................................................12
Rigging and Positioning..........................................................................................................................13
Assembly................................................................................................................................................................13
SF1500 • SF2500 • SF3500.....................................................................................................................14
Mounting The Blower And Filter Box.....................................................................................................14
Wiring....................................................................................................................................................................15
SF1500/SF2500/SF3500 Wiring Diagram..........................................................................................16
Duct Work..............................................................................................................................................................17
Duct Work...........................................................................................................................................17
Operating Instructions............................................................................................................................................18
Controls..................................................................................................................................................................18
Thermostat...............................................................................................................................................18
Adjusting Automatic Draft Control.........................................................................................................18
Adjusting the fan control.........................................................................................................................19
Startup....................................................................................................................................................................20
Curing Paint.............................................................................................................................................20
Wood vs Coal...........................................................................................................................................20
Fuel Capacity – Wood or Coal.................................................................................................................20
Starting a Wood Fire................................................................................................................................20
Starting A Coal Fire.................................................................................................................................21
Loading Additional Coal..........................................................................................................................21
Maintaining a Coal Fire...........................................................................................................................21
Shaking....................................................................................................................................................22
Ashes........................................................................................................................................................22
Grates..................................................................................................................................................23
Other General Operating Guidelines.....................................................................................................................23
Operation During a Power Failure...........................................................................................................23
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................25
Spiral Chamber......................................................................................................................................................25
Firebricks...............................................................................................................................................................25
Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................26
Special Instructions................................................................................................................................................27
Coil installation...................................................................................................................................27
Special Instructions................................................................................................................................................28
Coil Installation...................................................................................................................................28
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Service Parts: SF1500..............................................................................................................................29
Service Parts: SF1500 (continued)..........................................................................................................30
Service Parts: SF2500..............................................................................................................................31
Service Parts: SF2500 (continued)..........................................................................................................32
Service Parts: SF3500..............................................................................................................................33
Service Parts: SF3500 (continued)..........................................................................................................34
Warranty Information (2 Pages)..............................................................................................................35
Service and Maintenance Log................................................................................................................................37
Service and Maintenance Log................................................................................................................................38
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CAUTION: ALL SURFACES OF FURNACE
ARE HOT. DO NOT TOUCH. KEEP
CHILDREN AWAY. SERIOUS BURNS WILL
RESULT IF TOUCHED. THIS IS A HEAT
PRODU CING APPLIANCE.
DANGER! FIRE HAZARD! DO NOT USE
CHEMICALS OR FLU IDS TO START OR
“FRESHEN UP” A FIRE. SEVERE BODY
BURNS OR A FIRE IN YOUR HOME COULD
RESULT. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE,
GASOLINE, THINNERS, DRAIN OR ENGINE
OIL, KEROSENE, OR FUEL OIL, ETC. AN
EXPLOSION, A HOUSE FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY COULD RESUT. KEEP ALL SUCH
LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE FURNACE
WHILE IN USE.
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Additio al War i gs a d Notices
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness
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CAUTION! NEVER USE GASOLINE,
GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL,
KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID,
OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR
“FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY
FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
DO NOT LEAVE SMALL CHILDREN
UNATTENDED WHILE IN THE ROOM WITH
THIS HEATER.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE
DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING
SYSTEM OF THIS APPLIANCE. DO NOT
CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
NEVER SLEEP IN THE SAME ROOM WITH
ANY COAL BURNING FURNACE! DO NOT
INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
DO NOT OVERFIRE – IF HEATER OR
CHIMENY CONNECTOR GLOWS, YOU ARE
OVERFIRING.
THIS APPLIANCE IS ALSO APPROVED
FOR INSTALLATION INTO A SHOP.
CAUTION! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL, OR USING MAKESHIFT
COMPROMISES DURING INSTALLATION
MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
THIS HEATER IS NOT AN INCINERATOR.
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA, OR
ENGINE OIL!
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP
CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
WHEN INSTALLING IN A TIGHTLY
CONSTRUCTED HOME, A SOURCE OF
FRESH AIR TO THE ROOM MAY BE
NECESSARY FOR PROPER OPERATION OF
THIS APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN
ATTENDING TO THIS HEATER
INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY
A QUALIFIED INSTALLER. INSTALLATION
WILL COMPLY WITH ALL THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE
INSTALLATION.
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FOR A TILE-LINED FLUE, A MINIMUM
FLUE SIZE OF 8” X 8” IS NECESSARY FOR
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MANUAL DAMPERS OR “HEAT
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CAUTION: THE CHIMNEY MUST BE A
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Note: Legacy Stoves hot air fur aces are ot
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O ly use wood for preparatio for a coal fire.
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chim ey servi g a other applia ce.
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where the fur ace is located, at
about table height.
Cleara ces
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Sides 24 Inches
Re r 36 Inches
Top 24 Inches
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A fire could be started if the fur ace
is i stalled too close to walls,
fur iture, carpet or draperies.
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Note: Oil the hi ge at the begi i g of the heati g
seaso with a light oil.
Note: Before proceedi g with the i stallatio of
the access door, it is suggested that the wiri g be
completed.
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