Newmac WG-100E - SOLID FUEL FURNACE MODELS WB-100, WG-100; General Instructions; Installation Procedures

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SOLID FUEL FURNACE MODELS WB-100, WG-100
General Instructions
It is the responsibility of the consignee of the furnace to examine the package for damage and, if found, to note the
same on the Carrier’s Bill of Lading.
Model WB-100 – furnace with brick liner.
Model WG-100 – furnace with brick liner and cast iron grates.
The Model WB-100 and WG-100 has the furnace in one package and the firebrick in another package.
Package Contents:
#1 Heat exchanger with all panels installed, blower with motor, belt and pulleys installed, filters installed, draft fan
c/w thermostat, and instruction booklet in blower compartment. Brick rack and 2 brick in firebox of WB-100 model.
Brick rack and 6 split brick in firebox of WG-100.
#2 WB-100 – 3 Boxes of 8 Full Firebrick (24 bricks)
WG-100 – 2 Boxes of 10 Full Firebrick (20 bricks)
Installation
*Check with provincial, state or local codes concerning clearances, chimney requirements and other installation
procedures before installation. Some codes may vary from the requirements set forth in this manual.
Minimum Installation Clearance From Combustible Material
FROM MINIMUM CLEARANCE
Fire door end 48”
One Side 6”
Other Side (Walkway) 24”
Blower door end 30”
Flue Pipe 18”
Plenum and Takeoff Ducts to 6’ from Furnace 6”
Duct beyond 6' from Furnace 1/2”
WB & WG models return air plenum and take off ducts to
6’ from furnace
6”
Floor non-combustible
Solid fuel or other combustibles must not be stored within the above clearances.
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Model WB-100 –
Install brick in firebox according to Diagram #1. After brick is in position place 2” of sand in
bottom of firebox. (Use pit sand only.) Install draft fan & thermostat according to Wiring Diagram #3 or #4.
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Model WG-100
– Install brick according to Diagram #2. Install draft fan and thermostat according to Wiring
Diagram #4.
3. Do not use a flue damper with this furnace.
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Caution
: If this furnace is used as a replacement for an existing furnace observe the following:
a. Make sure there is a minimum of 6” clearance above the warm air plenum as far as 6 feet out from the
furnace. Beyond 6 feet there must be a minimum of 1/2” clearance.
b. Metal return air ducts must be used. (No combustible materials in return air ducts.)
c. Use flue pipe as per B365 Clause 5.