Meyer WOODCHUCK 526 User Manual

INSTRUCTION AND PARTS BOOKFORMODELS 526, 2900, & 4000WOOD/COAL FURNACESPhone 715/654-5132Fax 715/654-551307/97Installation must be made in accorda

10the old type of pot belly stoves where the smoke pipedamper controlled the burning time.NOTE: With new steel, there is a small amount of oil ordirt

11BURNING COAL IN YOUR WOOD-CHUCKNever attempt to burn coal without a shaker grate.Shaker grates are standard on Models 2900 and 4000but optional on M

12ASH REMOVALAsh should always be put into an air-tight, metal con-tainer.CAUTION·KEEP ASH PAN OUT OF UNIT DURING OPERA-TION. ASH PAN CAN GET VERY HOT

13PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION1. Main blower vibratingwhen in use.Loose Allen screw on squirrel cage.Bad motor bearings.Weights on squirrel cage wh

14PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION9. Excessive amounts ofsmoke coming out loadingdoor when loading.Improper draft.Chimney cap too close to top of chimn

15INSTALLATIONGENERAL REQUIREMENTSCAUTION:EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIEDHEATING PERSON.CAUTION:ONLY “CLASS A” ALL-FUEL OR SOLID FUEL CHIM-

16FIGURE 8 TYPICAL CHIMNEY CHECKLISTCLEANOUT DOOR SHOULD BE PROVIDED AND IT MUSTHAVE AN AIRTIGHT FIT. IT SHOULD NOT BE LEFT OPENFOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME

17Your unit should be place on a non-combustible floor or3/8" thick fireproof millboard or equivalent which ex-tends at least 8" from the si

18When using approved factory built metal chimneys, youmust have at least 2" of clearance when going througha wall or next to a wall. A typical f

19FIGURE 10 A BAROMETRIC DRAFT REGULA-TOR AND ITS INTENDED EFFECTWith no draft in chimney, regulatoris closed, no air gets in.Moderate suction in chim

2We are constantly improving and updating our product in order to provide thehighest quality and value possible. Consequently pictures might sometimes

20FIGURE 11 HOT AIR DUCT CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTSFIGURE 12 PARALLEL ADD-ON INSTALLATIONFIGURE 13 CENTRAL ADD-ON INSTALLATIONWOODCHUCK FINAL ASSEMBLYOPTI

214. Assemble the right front bar to a rear bar. Slide a gearonto the front shaft, aligning it to engage the gear on theleft bar. Place the front bar

22INSTALL FIREBRICKPlace firebrick into unit as follows:1. Place two longer bricks with bevel cuts against therear wall of the firebox. See figure 17.

23The pyrolysis of wood produces certain substanceswhich will not burn unless the temperature in the fireboxreaches 1000°F or higher. Under normal con

24THERMOCOUPLE WIREINSTALL ALL CONTROLAND HANDLE KNOBSKNOCKOUT IN DRAFTCHANNEL REMOVEDFORCED DRAFTBLOWERCOMFORT CONTROL CENTERFAN/LIMIT CONTROLSECURE

25ELECTRICAL HOOKUP (FIGURE 22)1. If you have an optional temperature gauge to monitorheat exchanger temperature in your comfort controlcenter, then t

26FIGURE 22 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMWRWARNING:ELECTRICITY CAN KILL, SHOCK, OR BURN. DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT POWER SOURCE BEFORESERVICING OR INSTALLING

27KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION1 01-0526 Welded Assembly2 03-5262 Shroud - Right Side3 03-5263 Shroud - Left Side4 03-5261 Shroud - Top5 08-0005 Circul

28KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION1 01-2900 Welded Assembly2 03-2901 Shroud - Top3 03-2904 Shroud - Front4 03-2902 Shroud - Right Side5 03-2903 Shroud - L

29KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION1 01-4000 Welded Assembly2 03-4001 Shroud - Top3 03-2904 Shroud - Front4 03-4003 Shroud - Left Side5 03-4002 Shroud - Ri

3TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction...

30#05-5260-OPTIONAL SHAKER GRATE FOR MODEL 526KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION1 801-2520-1.25Z 1-1/2x1/4 Bolt2 05-5265 End Retainer (S-5)3 05-5266 Center

31CIRCULATING BLOWER#08-0090 COMPLETE BLOWER ASSY.KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION1 08-0001 Motor2 08-0002 Capacitor3 08-0005 Blower Assembly (no motor)4

3246-2900-8 Wiring Diagram

33Model No. Of UnitSerial No. Of UnitDealer NameAddressPhonePERSONAL DATA INFORMATION FOR FUTUREREFERENCEqFilter BoxqShaker GrateqDomestic CoilEquipme

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LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is covered:Meyer Manufacturing Corporation warrants to the original owner only, all parts inthis model Woodchuck solid fuel appli

MEYER MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONP.O. Box 405Dorchester, Wisconsin 54425Manufactured ByMEYER MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONP.O. Box 405Dorchester, Wisconsin

4FURNACE SAFETYTHERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF WOOD/COAL FURNACES. FORYOUR SAFETY READ, UNDERSTAND, AND HEED THE FOLLOWING

5DISCLAIMER NOTICEThe heating capacity specifications are provided as guidelines only and in no way guarantee the output or capacityof the units. The

6GENERAL INFORMATIONWoodchuck furnaces represent the ultimate in solid fueland dual fuel heating appliances. From the massivemodel 4000 to the economy

7weather, it will not be large enough to keep thehousewarm in cold weather. This could cause the furnace tooverheat and a loss of heat up the chimney.

8OPERATIONCOMMON SENSEPlease read the following before firing your furnace. It ismost important that you follow these suggestions andlimitations in or

9OPERATING YOUR WOODCHUCKFURNACESTARTUPNever leave ash pan in unit. Use only when cleaningout ashes.First thing is to check that your main blower and