| How do the dimensions
compare between models? |
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| Where can I get technical support for my furnace? |
| The best way is through your local dealer (using our
Dealer Locator page). If you are having trouble reaching
your local dealer, feel free to give the Central Boiler
manufacturing plant a call toll free during normal
business hours Mon - Fri at: 1-800-248-4681
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| How do I perform an above ground
(winter) installation? |
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| Use the
ThermoPEX™ System and a temporary raised base (shown
above). Quick and easy, temporary, above ground
installation any time of year, giving you time to decide
the best possible location for your furnace, without
having to worry about frozen ground conditions or snow
cover. The ThermoPEX™ System is an all inclusive package
with return and supply lines, insulation, and a
protective waterproof (and temporarily weatherproof)
jacket all in one pipe, and may be buried underground in
the spring or summer when it's convenient for you.
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| Who is Central Boiler? |
| Central Boiler is one of the leading manufacturers
of outdoor wood furnaces in Northern America. Founded in
1984, our company has since expanded to include a line
of gas fireplace products. Based in Greenbush, Minnesota
where the winter temperatures can drop to 59 degrees
below zero, we know the value of safe, efficient heat.
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| What is the Classic outdoor wood furnace? |
| It is a safe and efficient way to heat your home
with wood. The Classic furnace is designed to look like
an attractive storage building and is installed outside,
away from the home or building being heated. A water
jacket surrounds the furnace firebox and the heat is
transferred from the wood fire to the water.
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| How can the Classic heat my home and water? |
| The heated water is pumped to the home or building
through insulated underground pipes. Water-to-air or
water-to-water heat exchanger or direct circulation
conveys the heat into the structure's forced-air
furnace, boiler, or radiant floor heating system, and to
the water heater to provide domestic hot water. This
allows for normal thermostatic control of temperatures
for safe, even, comfortable heat.
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| What are the advantages of the Classic outdoor
wood furnace? |
| The Classic removes fire hazards from your home or
building because all of the burning takes place outside.
An outdoor wood furnace won't affect your indoor air
quality and can alleviate respiratory and allergy
problems caused by indoor wood burning. Current owners
of the Classic are using up to 25 to 50 percent less
wood compared to other heating alternatives. Since the
Classic can burn larger pieces of wood it will
dramatically reduce time spent preparing the wood.
Thermostatic control provides your home with even,
steady heat.
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| Is wood burning bad for the
environment? |
| A wood heating system is the right choice for the
increasing number of consumers who are concerned about
our environment. Wood is a totally renewable resource,
which, when burned, results in no net carbon dioxide
increase. Carbon dioxide is a part of the natural
plant-growth cycle and occurs naturally when trees are
allowed to rot on the forest floor. On the other hand,
fossil fuels, when burned, release carbon dioxide which
otherwise would stay trapped in the earth. This causes a
net increase in carbon dioxide, which is believed to be
responsible for the heat-trapping "greenhouse effect."
So when heating with wood rather than fossil fuels, you
actually achieve a net reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions. In addition, harvesting firewood has a
pruning effect on forests, which allows net growth to
flourish. The wood you burn likely comes from your local
area -- it's not imported and not subject to price
increases due to events outside your control, as is the
case with oil.
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| How long will the furnace last? |
| The life of your furnace depends upon proper
maintenance. With proper maintenance your furnace will
give you many years of dependable service.
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| How long is the warranty? |
| Central Boiler Classic model furnaces have an
optional 25-year warranty available covering parts and
labor. (Warranty includes a corrosion coverage.) Pallet
Burner models carry a different warranty.
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| What can I expect to pay for an outdoor wood
furnace? |
| Prices will vary depending on shipping and options,
but our base models start at $4,800.
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| Is this furnace (boiler) pressurized or
non-pressurized? |
| The Central Boiler outdoor wood furnaces are
non-pressurized. Technically they are atmospheric
vented, which means they are safe.
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| Is there a lot of heat loss when the unit is
outside and it's below 30° F? |
| The units are highly insulated with air tight
waterproof urethane insulation.
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| Can I connect the Classic to a forced air heating
system? |
| Yes, more than 65% of all installations are
connected to existing forced air heating systems.
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| I only have baseboard electric heat, how can I
use the Classic? |
| Many people with electric baseboards elect to
install radiant floor heat between the floor joists.
Consult your dealer for other hydronic and space heating
options.
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| Can I heat my domestic water with the Classic? |
| Yes, with the use of a domestic water heating kit.
Most people find they save between $30 and $60 a month.
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| Can I connect the Classic to a pressurized
heating system? |
| Yes, in one of two ways. By connecting it directly
to the existing system and depressurizing it or by the
use of a water-to-water heat exchanger the heat can be
transferred from one system to the other.
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| Should I consider radiant heat? |
| Radiant heat installed under new or existing floors
can be a great way to heat your home. Radiant floor heat
is the most efficient way to transfer heat, however, it
is important that you design the system correctly.
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| Can the Classic heat my pool and/or spa? |
| Yes, many Central Boiler customers heat their pool
and/or spa.
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| Can I heat more than one building? |
| One of the many advantages of the Central Boiler
Classic is the ability to heat multiple buildings from
one location.
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| Can I use an outdoor wood furnace if I live in
town? |
| Wood may not be the best fuel choice in densely
populated urban areas where automobile exhaust and other
pollution already puts excessive strains on the air
shed. But in suburban, small town, and rural areas, wood
makes good sense. If you choose to install your Classic
furnace in a densely populated area the stack height
should excess the rooflines of existing homes.
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| Does the furnace come fully assembled? |
| Yes. Like most major appliances the unit only
requires installation.
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| Can boilers explode? |
| The Central Boiler outdoor wood furnaces are
non-pressurized systems which eliminate this
possibility.
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| Do I have a choice of colors? |
| The Classic is available in nine different colors,
one that's sure to compliment the exterior of your home.
Currently available are black, white, charcoal, brown,
tan, blue, red, camouflage or green, except the Classic
CL 7260 and Pallet Burner which are only available in
charcoal. |
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