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Corn Furnace Model 500
 
Model 500-FA
 
Model 500-IB
 

1500°F. Glow Plug manually operated from solid state control panel.**

BTU Output/HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,000 to 500,000
Heat Area (approximate). . . . 4,000 to 12,000 Sq. Ft.
Heat transfer (variable speed fan) . 2,600-3,800 CFM
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80"
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35"
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84"

Unit weight
 Hot Water est.1,800 lbs.
Forced Air est. 1,260 lbs.

* Optional hopper extensions will add 12 bushels
to hopper capacity

Available Models:**
Model 500-FA
Forced Air (8” or 10” Pot)

Model 500-IB
Hot Water System (8” Pot)

Model 555-IB
Hot Water System (10” Pot)

 
The Year-A-Round Solid State Control Panel controls the Forced Air Unit or the Hot Water System to provide a more accurate and consistent heat, according to operator setting.
   Components are manufactured
from the highest grade Stainless
Steel produced in the industry.
 
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
MODEL 500
BTU Output
500,000
Corn Usage
No. 2 or No. 3 Grade 14% moisture
5 lbs. - 50 lbs.
per hour
Hopper Capacity
1000 lbs.
Exhaust pipe size
8"
Electrical Connection 110 volt
(2) 20 amp
Feed auger variable-speed
6 rpm - 26 rpm
Variable speed fan to move air from stove into heat ducts, or heating area
16 inch
Water Inlet / Outlet Pipe Size
1.25" NPT
 
PELLETIZED FUEL:
Corn, Wood, Pellets, Beans, and Moldy Corn have been burned in our furnaces. Corn is the most efficent.
 
ENERGY COST COMPARISON
* Prices may vary depending upon Fuel and BTU content of fuel source.
Energy Source Cost Per
1,000,000 BTU's		 Savings Per
1,000,000 BTU's
Year-A-Round Furnaces
are equipped with a gasifier and run hotter, more efficiently and with less maintenance then
competitive stoves.
Shelled Corn Moisture Content
13-15%
$ 6.50
LP
$16.50
$10.00
Electricity
$29.95
$22.50
Natural Gas
$15.00
$ 7.56
Fuel Oil
$19.50
$12.06
Wood Pellets
$25.00
$17.50
 
SAFETY FEATURES:
Safety switch to shut off the feed auger if furnace malfunctions. Safety fail switch for possible malfunction of air chamber fan.
 
 
 
 
 
   
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