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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 Standards...
- Page 3 PROPER BURN PRACTICES FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY! • The chimney is one of the most important elements of the furnace. If the chimney is not connected properly and installed according to manufacturer’s specification and national and local codes, the unit is not safe and will not burn efficiently. Lack of proper chimney installation will cause unit to produce more smoke and less heat output.
- Page 4 FIRE CHIEF OUTDOOR FURNACE MANUAL MODEL: FC1900 EPA Certified to the Warm Air Furnace NSPS requirements, for sale May 2017 through May 2020. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations! You have selected the finest quality outdoor wood burning furnace, manufactured with pride in the USA. Please take a few moments to carefully read the owner’s manual.
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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
General Information ALWAYS KEEP YOUR WOOD COVERED YEAR ROUND; DRY WOOD WILL PRODUCE MORE BTU OUTPUT AND LONGER BURN TIMES. This EPA-Approved Fire Chief Furnace is an airtight central outdoor furnace engineered to accommodate the heating requirements of the average sized home, even during winter’s coldest months, with a heat output range up to 140,000 BTUs. It is constructed of high grade, heavy gauge steel and is continuously welded to assure the utmost in structural strength. -
Page 7: Furnace Clearances And Operation
Furnace Clearances and Operation Before beginning your installation, consult with local authorities regarding the codes governing all such installations. DO NOT connect your Fire Chief Furnace to any flue that is servicing ANY other appliances. The Fire Chief Furnace may be placed outdoors or indoors. If outdoors, it must be placed on a level, non-combustible base, preferably a 4’... -
Page 8: Installing The Anchor Plate
You must install the wall thermostat for the furnace to operate. When the wall thermostat calls for heat, the draft motor will engage, allowing combustion air to flow into the firebox. This causes a hotter fire, increasing the heat in the heat chamber. When the home reaches the selected temperature on the wall thermostat, it will disengage the draft motor and the fire in the firebox will reduce to a low burn until the thermostat calls for another heat cycle. -
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
Wood Storage and Care: KEEP WOOD COVERED AT ALL TIMES. This cannot be over emphasized. Wood stored/stacked, uncovered, exposed to rain and snow has a higher moisture content, causing the formation of creosote, excess smoke, and it takes longer to ignite as well as producing poorer fires with lower sustained BTU output. -
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
Hot Air Duct and Cold Air Return Installation: Included with your Fire Chief Furnace: • One 10 inch starter collar • One 12 inch starter collar If using 10 inch insulated flex hot air duct, it is for indoor use only. Outside the house, you must use 10 inch galvanized pipe, wrapped with weatherproof UV-jacketed insulation for protection from the sun’s UV rays. -
Page 13: Types Of Installations
TYPES OF INSTALLATIONS: Your Fire Chief Furnace is designed to be 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 that is listed or certified in accordance with a nationally recognized safety standard within installation clearances as specified on the Fire Chief Furnace nameplate. -
Page 14: No Ductwork Connection
through the central furnace instead of going through the duct work. 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. EXISTING DOWNDRAFT FURNACE 8"... -
Page 15: General Operation
Outside Combustion air may be necessary for an indoor installation if: • The solid-fuel-fired appliance does not draw steadily, smells, experiences smoke rollout, burns poorly, or back-drafts whether or not there is combustion present. Opening a window slightly on a calm day alleviates these symptoms. •... -
Page 16: Fuel Recommendations
IMPORTANT: FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES, DO NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER (THE DEALER MAY NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS), CALL FIRE CHIEF AT 1-800-875-4788. BURN WOOD ONLY! Fuel Recommendations: For the FC1900 model, heat resistant gloves are recommended when loading the furnace. Only use dry, seasoned hardwoods in your Fire Chief Furnace rather than high resin woods such as pine. -
Page 17: Draft Blower
REPLACING THE FUSE LINK: Remove the hex nut on top of the release lid and pull the bolt down through the lid. Remove the separated fuse link pieces and connect the new fuse link to the shaft inside the furnace heat chamber. Connect the other end of the fuse link to the bolt that goes through the lid. -
Page 18: Creosote Prevention
Creosote Prevention: To help prevent the formation of creosote within the flue, ALWAYS BURN DRY, SEASONED WOOD. Dry wood burns hotter, allowing flue gases to maintain temperatures above 212°F which should reduce the formation of creosote in the chimney. If the flue gas temperature falls below 212°F, condensation occurs causing creosote formation and accumulation within the chimney. As an added precaution, periodic chimney inspections are recommended during the heating season to determine if creosote formation has occurred. - 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 BLOWER HOUSING FCBH 1 each... -
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
Warranty Information CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY: EXTENT OF COVERAGE: This warranty covers Fire Chief Furnaces FC1900, sold in the United States and Canada. This warranty is void if the Fire Chief Furnace is not installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual and local codes.
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