Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Fire Chief FC1500
Summary of Contents for Fire Chief FC1500
- Page 1 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE WOOD BURNING INDOOR FURNACE MODELS: FC1500, FC1700 Manufactured by: Fire Chief Industries Contains 10950 Linpage Place Proper Burn Saint Louis, MO 63132 Pratices! 1-800-875-4788 Tested to UL391 and CSA B366.1-2011 and B415.1-2010 MADE IN USA October 2016...
- Page 3 • There should be no alteration of the Fire Chief Furnace in any way, as this will void the UL391 listing and affect the operation of the furnace. This will also void the warranty of the unit.
- Page 4 Every effort has been made to ensure that your Fire Chief Furnace will arrive in perfect condition. Any visible damage should be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery. If upon unpacking your Fire Chief Furnace you find damage has occurred during transit, notify your supplier immediately.
-
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Draft Blower CREOSOTE FORMATION CREOSOTE PREVENTION Chimney Fire Warning Power Failure Furnace Diagram with Parts List Grate System Diagram - FC1500 Grate System Diagram - FC1700 Blower Motor Assembly Diagram Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Warranty Information DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF THE REQUIRED COMPONENTS. -
Page 6: General Information
Forced Hot Air Circulation: The plenum size of your Fire Chief Furnace must not be reduced to less than 100 square inches, and must provide a minimum of 18 inches between the top of your Fire Chief Furnace and the main trunk connection. The plenum attached to the furnace must be constructed of metal. -
Page 7: Location And Installation
This is not a down draft furance and not to be installed as one. If you do not have a basement and the plenum cannot be put in the ceiling, then we recommend our outdoor Fire Chief furnace. -
Page 8: Blower And Housing
NOTE: For your convenience your Fire Chief Furnace has been factory assembled and the electrical control assembly pre-wired. 1. Fasten the right and left side angle brackets to the circulation blower using (4) ¼ - 20 bolts and nuts. Line up the blower with the pre- drilled holes on the backside of the furnace, firmly attach with the screws provided. -
Page 9: Filter Box
3. Assemble the following parts using 6 #8 sheet metal screws. Both “B” panels should fit inside of “C” and “A” panel flanges. Attach “C” (bottom panel) to “B” (side panels). After the top and sides are assembled, attach ”A” (top panel) using 6 #8 sheet metal screws provided. Top Panel (A) Top Panel (A) Top Panel (A) -
Page 10: Chimney Types And Recommendations
Regardless of your choice of chimney type, for models FC1500 and FC1700, a minimum 6-inch diameter chimney is needed. In order to create the most effective draft, the chimney size should not exceed 12 inches, with a maximum .08 water column inches of draft. - Page 11 When using a brick chimney, you must line the entire chimney with stainless steel liner. The liner must be the correct size for the furnace. (FC1500 and FC1700: 6” liner.) The diameter of the chimney stack should be consistent throughout the length of the chimney.
-
Page 12: Duct Runs
WARNING- RISK OF FIRE: • Do not operate with flue draft exceeding .08 water column inches (19.9 Pa). • Do not operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open. • Do not store fuel or other combustible materials within marked installation clearances. •... -
Page 13: General Operation
Types of Wood to Use: We advise using only dry, seasoned hardwoods in your Fire Chief Furnace rather than high resin woods such as pine. Firewood should be cut at least one full season prior to the time of its intended use, for optimum heat output. Firewood should be stacked to provide a free flow of air between the logs, thus allowing more rapid seasoning of the wood. - Page 14 CAUTION: • INSPECT FLUE PIPES, JOINTS AND SEALS REGULARLY TO ENSURE THAT SMOKE AND FLUE GASES ARE NOT DRAWING INTO, AND ARE NOT BEING CIRCULATED BY THE AIR-CIRCULATION SYSTEM. • CLEANING OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER, FLUE PIPE, CHIMNEY AND DRAFT INDUCER (IF USED), IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE HEATING SEASON TO MINIMIZE CORROSION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS CAUSED BY THE ACCUMULATED ASH.
-
Page 15: First Fire
Finally, due to the wide variety of temperature ranges during the winter, you may experience periods when it is not necessary to fully load the fire chamber in order to maintain an overnight burn. Your Fire Chief Furnace will operate at the highest efficiency by adding fuel in amounts needed to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home. -
Page 16: Draft Blower
Remove the ashes from your Fire Chief Furnace at least once a day, or as often as necessary to ensure the ashes do not accumulate to the height of the grates. If ash build-up occurs at grate level, it will cause premature failure of the grate system, voiding the warranty on the grates. -
Page 17: Chimney Fire Warning
• Call your local fire department. Power Failure: In case of power failure, to prevent your Fire Chief Furnace from over-heating and causing damage to the electrical components, do NOT add more fuel to the firebox. There is no warranty on electrical components damaged due to power failure. -
Page 18: Furnace Diagram With Parts List
Furnace Diagram PARTS LIST ITEM PART DESCRIPTION FC1500 PART NUMBER FC1700 PART NUMBER ASH DOOR ASSEMBLY FCE-ADA FCE-ADA FUEL DOOR ASSEMBLY FCE-FDA FCE-FDA FURNACE SHELL FC15SHELL FC17SHELL SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY FCE-15SP FCE-17SP DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR FCDB FCDB ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE- SIDE... -
Page 19: Grate System Diagram - Fc1500
Grate System Diagram - FC1500 FC1500 PARTS LIST ITEM PART DESCRIPTION FC00 ROLLER GRATE HANDLE ROLLER GRATE BASE ROLLER GRATE SUPPORT ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION BASE - SHORT FC000 ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION - SHORT FC000 ROLLER GRATE FIRE BRICK Grate System Diagram - FC1700... -
Page 20: Blower Motor Assembly Diagram
Blower Motor Assembly Diagram PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION BLOWER WHEEL BLOWER HOUSING MOTOR CAPACITOR BLOWER MOTOR PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION BLOWER WHEEL BLOWER HOUSING MOTOR CAPACITOR BLOWER MOTOR... -
Page 21: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Diagram INDOOR FURNACE FAN LIMIT CONTROL ORANGE YELLOW WALL THERMOSTAT BLACK YELLOW RELAY 3 SPEED SWITCH 120V AC/24V AC TRANSFORMER RED (LOW) DRAFT MOTOR BLUE (MED) 120V AC ON/OFF SWITCH POWER SUPPLY BLACK (HI) WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN 3 SPEED BLOWER... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: Circulation blower runs constantly. NOTE: Make sure the white button on fan limit control is pulled out and in the “auto” position. Remedies: Possible Causes: • “Off”setting on fan limit control is • Remove cover on fan limit control and check for the proper setting. low. - Page 23 Problem: Draft blower will not run. NOTE: Verify that the wall thermostat is in the “HEAT” position, and make sure batteries are installed. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Defective rocker switch on control • Replace rocker switch. center. • Defective wall thermostat. •...
- Page 24 Problem: Draft blower runs constantly. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Defective wall thermostat. • This can be checked by turning the thermostat to a lower setting than the temperature in your home. If the draft blower continues to run, the thermostat may be defective. Replace if necessary. •...
- Page 25 Problem: Down draft on chimney caused by one or more of the following. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Cast iron damper in “CLOSED” • Open damper. position. • Flue has a cold spot which • This problem may occur in factory built flues because the insulation inhibits exhaust discharge from has settled or a seam has ruptured.
- Page 26 Problem: Home does not achieve comfortable temperature. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Improper ductwork connection to • Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper installation existing furnace. procedures or contact your local heating and cooling contractor. • Improperly sized ducting. •...
-
Page 27: Warranty Information
• The name / address of the store from which you purchased the furnace Fire Chief Industries warranties the cast iron grates to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the liftetime of the original purchaser. The firebox is warrantied for five years. Intentional misuse or abuse causing burn through of the cast iron components voids all warranties.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the FC1500 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers