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- Page 1 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE WOOD BURNING OUTDOOR FURNACE MODEL: FC1900 Manufactured by: Fire Chief Industries Contains 10950 Linpage Place Proper Burn Saint Louis, MO 63132 Practices! 1-800-875-4788 Tested to UL391 and CSA B366.1-2011 Revision III and B415.1-2010 MADE IN USA May 2017...
- Page 3 See pages 7 and 13 for proper wood handling practices. • 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...
- Page 4 Fire Chief Furnace for use on this furnace. Be sure to complete and return your warranty card within 30 days of purchase in order to activate warranty coverage on your furnace.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Furnace Clearances and Operation Installing the Anchor Plate Chimney Location and Clearances Wood Storage and Care Furnace Installation Grounding Furnace Hot Air Duct and Cold Air Return Installation Burying Ductwork Types of Installations Central Duct Connections Mobile Home Down Draft Furnace Connection No Ductwork Connection General Operation... -
Page 6: General Information
Your Fire Chief Furnace is designed to be either a supplemental or central heating source for your home. This wood burning furnace may be installed in parallel with a properly operating electric, gas or oil-fired central furnace, listed or certified in accordance with a nationally recognized safety standard, and within clearances specified on Fire Chief Furnace nameplate. -
Page 7: Furnace Clearances And Operation
IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that different chimney manufacturers’ pipe will not interchange with other brands. Before using the silicone to install the anchor plate to the top of your Fire Chief Furnace, ensure the chimney you purchased will fit the anchor plate. -
Page 8: Installing The Anchor Plate
This process is called a heating cycle. IMPORTANT: FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES, DO NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER, CALL FIRE CHIEF AT 1-800-875-4788. THIS UNIT IS NOT TO BE CONNECTED TO A CHIMNEY FLUE THAT SERVES ANOTHER APPLIANCE. -
Page 9: Chimney Location And Clearances
Chimney Location and Clearances: Requires Class “A” HT 2100 All Fuel 6” Chimney The furnace requires a minimum of 6 feet of chimney. When positioning the furnace, maintain the “10/2 Rule” for the chimney – In order to determine proper chimney height above the roof, measure from the side of the chimney horizontally. As you move up the chimney, the length of the measurement increases. -
Page 10: Wood Storage And Care
• Never burn plastics, wood products containing glue, or wood that has been treated with chemical preservatives in your Fire Chief Furnace. The combustion of these substances may release harmful, toxic gases. -
Page 11: Grounding Furnace
Do Not Burn: • Garbage; • Lawn clippings or yard waste; • Materials containing rubber, including tires; • Materials containing plastic; • Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners, or asphalt products; • Materials containing asbestos; • Construction or demolition debris; •... -
Page 12: Burying Ductwork
10 inches round or 79 square inches. The Fire Chief Furnace must be installed with a cold air return system. The system must be a minimum of 12 inches to readily transfer the cold air back to the furnace. If desired, a cold air filter box may be constructed with a minimum opening of 225 square inches. -
Page 13: Types Of Installations
Both the hot air duct and the cold air return duct may be accessed through the floor in a mobile or modular home. In a mobile home with a down draft furnace, do not attach the hot air duct from the Fire Chief Furnace to the hot air plenum, doing so will cause the heat to rise... -
Page 14: No Ductwork Connection
Split the hot air supply for the Fire Chief Furnace by using a “Y” and install one branch into each of the hot air ducts. Be sure both are pointing downstream. See diagram. -
Page 15: General Operation
Finally adjust the wall thermostat to a comfortable setting. NOTE: Your new Fire Chief Furnace is capable of producing a very high BTU output. Do not fuel your furnace to capacity upon initial firing. It’s recommended that you become thoroughly familiar with your Fire Chief Furnace before operating at full capacity. -
Page 16: Fuel Recommendations
In the case of a power failure, connect your Fire Chief Furnace to a generator immediately. If the heat dump release lid should open, do not continue to burn the furnace. DO NOT UNPLUG THE FURNACE. Close the draft dampers and set the wall thermostat to the lowest possible temperature. -
Page 17: Draft Blower
Draft Blower: The draft blower plays an important role in the operation of your Fire Chief Furnace. When the wall thermostat calls for heat, the draft motor turns on and supplies fresh air into the firebox producing a hotter fire, which in turn provides more heat in the heat chamber. The heat is then sent through the duct system throughout your home. -
Page 18: Creosote Prevention
For safety and efficiency, it is recommended that the chimney system be inspected and cleaned prior to each heating season. Power Failure: In case of power failure, to prevent your Fire Chief Furnace from over-heating and causing damage to the electrical components, follow these steps: • Make sure the ash door is closed. - Page 19 ALWAYS: • Locate the Fire Chief Furnace on a level, solid, non-combustible surface. • Follow local codes concerning installation requirements. • Connect power cord to a grounded 110 outlet. • Connect cold air return to the house. • Use Class “A” HT2100 All Fuel 6 inch chimney.
- Page 20 Canadian Requirements for Supplemental/Add-On Furnaces • DO NOT USE DUCT ELBOWS HAVING AN INSIDE RADIUS OF LESS THAN 6 inches (150mm) ON OIL, ELECTRIC, OR GAS FURNACES. • DO NOT CONNECT TO A DOWNFLOW FURNACE. • DO NOT CONNECT DUCTWORK SO THAT A REVERSE FLOW IS POSSIBLE. •...
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Page 21: Furnace Parts List
Furnace Parts PARTS LIST ITEM PART DESCRIPTION FC1900 PART NUMBER ASH DOOR ASSEMBLY FCE-OFDA FUEL DOOR ASSEMBLY SFE-FDA FURNACE SHELL FC19SHELL SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY FCE-19SP DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR FCDB ELECTRICAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY INDOOR WAF-OECA BLOWER ASSEMBLY FC3SPMOTOR BLOWER MOTOR FCDD037P... -
Page 22: Grate System Diagram
Grate and Fire Brick Diagrams SF4200 PARTS LIST ITEM PART DESCRIPTION FCSGH SHAKER HANDLE FCFGH FRONT HOUSING FC711RGH REAR HOUSING FCMR GRATE RETAINER FCFG FRONT GRATE FC711RG REAR GRATE HTFB FIRE BRICK Blower Motor Assembly Diagram PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION BLOWER WHEEL BLOWER HOUSING MOTOR CAPACITOR... -
Page 23: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Diagram OUTDOOR FURNACE FAN LIMIT CONTROL ORANGE YELLOW WALL THERMOSTAT BLACK YELLOW RELAY 120V AC/24V AC TRANSFORMER 120V AC BLACK POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN BLOWER DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR MOTOR... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: Bugs found in wood. Possible Causes: Remedies: • Inspect the wood for obvious signs of insect infestation such as • Wood has rotted or has been burrows or holes, avoid using if possible. Do not store wood indoors. laying around for an extended period of time. - Page 26 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 wall thermostat. • This can be checked by turning the thermostat to a temperature setting that is higher than the temperature in your home.
- Page 27 Problem: Rapid accumulation of creosote in furnace and flue. Possible Causes: Remedies: • Completely avoid using if at all possible. If hardwoods are not • Use of high resin wood, such available, fuel the furnace with smaller loads. This will cause as pine. the thermostat to call for more heat more often, which will initiate the running of the draft blower. Consequently, the fires will be hotter, thereby reducing the accumulation of creosote.
- Page 28 Problem: Circulation blower vibrates during operation. Possible Causes: Remedies: • Check squirrel cage alignment and position so that it does not drag • Screw on squirrel cage is not on the housing during rotation, then tighten the screw sufficiently to tight.
- Page 29 Problem: Down draft on chimney caused by one or more of the following. Remedies: Possible Causes: • There is an obstruction outside • Remove obstruction. chimney, such as a tree. • Increase chimney height. • Flue is located too close to the peak of the roof or does not rise above it to provide the proper draft.
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Page 31: Warranty Information
If you are unable to receive satisfactory service, please contact Fire Chief with all pertinent information including daytime phone number and a detailed description of the type of problem you are having. Fire Chief technical service will contact you as soon as possible. Call...
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