NORSEMAN™ Solid Fuel Warm Air Furnace Models 1500/2500 Owners Manual (save this manual for future reference) This furnace meets U.S. Test Standard: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE Installing OR OPERATING This furnace. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Notice: If this furnace is not properly installed, a house/building fire may result. For your safety, contact local building or fire officials about permits, restrictions, and installation requirements for your area. Read All Instructions carefully. Refer to instruction panels, caution and warning plates on furnace for additional information. 1. This fur nace is designed for INDOOR installation only. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued… abuse. When installing your furnace, use care in handling. Clean with soap and warm water when furnace is not hot. Do not use any acids or scouring soap, as these wear and dull the finish. 20. While furnace is in operation, all persons, especially young children, should be alerted to the hazards from high surface temperatures and should be kept away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. 21.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions...................................................................................... 2 Furnace Description & Installation Options..................................... 5 Locating the Furnace.................................................................................. 6 Tools and Materials Required for Installation............................. 7 Assembly Instructions................................................................................
Furnace Description & Installation Options Your NORSEMAN™ Solid Fuel Warm Air Furnace is designed to provide supplemental or central heating for your home.
Locating Furnace NOTICE: Installation of this furnace must be done by a qualified heating equipment installer. C A U T I O N : F urnace U nits are heavy - approximately 450-550 lbs. Make sure you have proper equipment and or sufficient manpower to prevent injury when delivering and locating furnace units. 1. The furnace must be placed on solid concrete or masonry floor. NOTE: To reduce weight during installation remove parts from inside the firebox.
Locating Furnace continued… CAUTION: Keep furnishings and other combustible materials away FROM the furnace. N O T E : B efore firin g furnace, slide firebricks towards rear so no gaps remain between bricks. Do not operate Furnace with cracked or missing Fire bricks. Fig. 3 – Minimum Plenum Clearances from Combustible Materials Tools & Materials required for Assembly and Installation tools required Safety Glasses Gloves Pencil 6 ft. Tape Measure Tin Snips Sabre Saw Drill 1/8” dia.
Assembly Instructions Yo u r N O R S E M A N ™ Wa r m A i r F u r n a c e requires the following items to be assembled or installed by the furnace installer: Feed Door Pull Handle/Thermostat Assembly Feed Door Locking Handle Blower(s) and Blower Control Electrical Connections 1. Remove all parts from inside the furnace and inspect for damage, including the firebrick as some breakage could occur during shipment. Do not operate furnace with broken or missing fire box bricks.
Furnace Installation NOTE: Installation must be made by a qualified heating equipment installer (one who is engaged in, and is responsible for, or is thoroughly familiar with the installation and operation of gas, oil, and solid fuel burning heating appliances, who is experienced in such work and familiar with all the building requirements and/or fire codes of the authority having local jurisdiction.) This is a furnace, not a stove.
NOTE: Do NOT break off jumper for low voltage. Fig. 7 – Model 1500 Wiring Diagram Fig. 8 – Model 2500 Wiring Diagram Page 10 / NORSEMAN™ 1500/2500 Furnace VGZ-018 / 0805.
Furnace Dimensions Fig. 9 – Model 1500 Dimension Fig. 10 – Model 2500 Dimensions VGZ-018 / 0805.
Chimney connections DRAFT Chimneys perform two functions. 1). As a means of exhausting smoke and flue gases which are the result of fuel combustion. 2). The chimney provides “draft” which allows oxygen to be continuously introduced into the appliance, so that proper combustion is possible. NOTE: The furnace does not create draft. Draft is a function of the chimney. A minimum of 0.05 w.c.
Chimney connections continued … The chimney used for a furnace must not be used to ventilate the cellar or basement. If there is a clean out in the base of the chimney, close it tightly. ThImBLE 6˝ ROUND 24 ga. BLACk CONNECTOR STOvEPIPE COLLAR ChImNEY FLUE 5/8" TILE ChImNEY LINER 8˝ mIN. LINER BELOw ENTRY hOLE mASONRY ChImNEY Fig.
Connector Pipe Installation continued… 6. It is recommended that no more than two (2) 90° bends be used in the connector pipe installation. The use of more than two 90° bends may decrease the amount of draft and possibly cause smoke spillage. Where possible, use only corrugated (nonadjustable) elbows. These are much more airtight. 7. The connector pipe must not pass through an attic or roof space, closet, any concealed space, floor, ceiling, wall or combustible construction.
Operating Instructions CAUTION: HOUSE FIRE HAZARDS • Gases emitted from freshly added coal must be burned or they will accumulate and Explode. Never smother a fire when adding fresh coal. • N e v er use m anufactured coal “bricks” made of coal dust and waxtype binder. • Over firing may cause a house fire. If a unit or chimney connector glows, you are over firing. • Build fires only on integral grate included with the furnace. Operating Safety Precautions 1.
Operating Instructions continued … 1. Set thermostat to “HIGH” before opening the feed door. 2. Never smother the fire when adding fuel (especially coal.) Incomplete combustion of fresh coal will cause gas accumulation and a mild smoky explosion, known as back puffing, will occur: – Add fresh kindling if the bed of coals has cooled. – Add up to 20 lbs. of coal or wood to a convenient level. Never add fuel above the top of the firebrick. – Stir the coals and watch the fire.
Blower Limit Control Settings The temperature in the plenum of the warm air furnace at which the blower turns on or off, is controlled by the blower limit control settings. Indicators (see figures 7 & 8, page 10) in the control may be adjusted through their entire range of settings to achieve the desired warm air output (see figure 15). Move both pointers towards the right (counter clockwise) – this increases the temperature setting at which the blower will turn on and off.
Chimney Maintenance CHIMNEY DRAFT CREOSOTE – Formation and Removal Do not expect the furnace to draw. Draft is a function of the chimney, not the furnace. Smoke spillage into the house or excessive buildup of condensation or soot in the chimney are warnings that the chimney is not functioning properly. Correct the problem before using the furnace. Following are some possible causes for improper draft. 1.
Installation Arrangements Your NORSEMAN™ Warm Air Furnace can be installed as a supplemental add-on unit (figure 16) or as a central heating system (figure 17). The following illustrations depict the various installation configurations which may be used to install your NORSEMAN™ Warm Air Furnace. Always have a qualified heating equipment professional install your furnace. Fig. 16 – Add-on Installation Fig. 17 – Central Installation VGZ-018 / 0805.
Fig. 18 – Add-on Heat Pipe Installation NOTE: To prevent damage from overheating, Backdraft Dampers must be installed no closer than 18 inches to the top surface of the furnace. Fig. 19 – Add-on Plenum Collector Box Page 20 / NORSEMAN™ 1500/2500 Furnace VGZ-018 / 0805.
Installation Arrangements continued … Fig. 20 – Add-on Optional Plenum Collector NOTE: To prevent damage from overheating, Backdraft Dampers must be installed no closer than 18 inches to the top surface of the furnace. Fig. 21 – Add-on Plenum Backdraft Flapper VGZ-018 / 0805.
Installation Arrangements continued … Fig. 22 – Add-on Angled Plenum NOTE: To prevent damage from overheating, Backdraft Dampers must be installed no closer than 18 inches to the top surface of the furnace. Fig. 23 – Central Furnace Installation Page 22 / NORSEMAN™ 1500/2500 Furnace VGZ-018 / 0805.
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Part Ordering – NORSEMAN™ 1500 furnace When ordering missing or replacement parts, always give the Model Number of the furnace, Part Number, and Part Description. Use the illustrations and part lists provided on the following pages to identify parts. Page 24 / NORSEMAN™ 1500/2500 Furnace VGZ-018 / 0805.
Part Ordering – NORSEMAN™ 1500 furnace When ordering missing or replacement parts, always give the Model Number of the furnace, Part Number, and Part Description. Use the illustrations and part lists provided on the following pages to identify parts. Description Qty. 01 Cabinet, LH................................................ 1 02 Cabinet, Back............................................. 1 03 Draft Ring................................................... 1 04 Gasket, Flue Collar.................
Part Ordering – NORSEMAN™ 2500 furnace When ordering missing or replacement parts, always give the Model Number of the furnace, Part Number, and Part Description. Use the illustrations and part lists provided on the following pages to identify parts. Page 26 / NORSEMAN™ 1500/2500 Furnace VGZ-018 / 0805.
Part Ordering – NORSEMAN™ 2500 furnace When ordering missing or replacement parts, always give the Model Number of the furnace, Part Number, and Part Description. Use the illustrations and part lists provided on the following pages to identify parts. Description Qty. 01 Firebox Weldment...................................... 1 02 Cabinet Bottom.......................................... 1 03 Cabinet Side (LH & RH)............................. 2 04 Cabinet Back..........................................
This Vogelzang heating appliance is safe when installed properly and will provide you with years of service. However, always exercise good judgement when you are using this furnace. You are dealing with FIRE! Fire is inherently dangerous and must be treated with respect.
