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- Page 1 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE WOOD BURNING INDOOR FURNACE MODELS: FC1500, FC1700 Manufactured by: Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis, MO 63132 1-800-875-4788 Certified to Revision III UL391 (Sept. 2010) MADE IN USA August 2018 CSA B366.1 (2014)
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- 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.
- Page 4 FIRE CHIEF INDOOR FURNACE MANUAL MODELS: FC1500, FC1700 EPA Certified to the NSPS Warm Air Furnace requirements, for sale through May 2020. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations! You have selected the finest quality wood burning indoor 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 Location and Installation Assembly of Unit Blower and Housing Filter Box Chimney Types and Recommendations Duct Runs General Operation Types of Wood to Use First Fire Loading Wood Disposal of Ashes Draft Blower Creosote Formation Creosote Prevention Chimney Fire Warning Power Failure... -
Page 6: General Information
General Information The Fire Chief EPA-Certified Furnace has been engineered to accommodate the heating requirements of the average sized home, even during winter’s coldest months. It is constructed with high grade, heavy gauge steel and is continuously welded to assure the highest structural strength. -
Page 7: Location And Installation
Location and Installation NOTE: Before beginning installation, consult proper local authorities regarding local codes governing all such applications and installations. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. Your furnace must be placed on a non- combustible floor. -
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. -
Page 10: Chimney Types And Recommendations
5. Plug motor into the back of the electrical control center. 6. Connect the thermostat wire (not included) to the 2 posts located on the side of the control center. For convenience, you might consider locating the wall thermostat next to your existing thermostat in your home. The thermostat MUST be installed for the furnace to operate. - Page 11 The termination cap should be designed to inhibit down-drafting without restricting the For the best draw exhaust discharge. the chimney termination should be at least 2 feet above the highest point of the roof that is within a 10 foot radius of the chimney.
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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
On a belt-driven system, blower and motor pulleys may be changed but the electrical current flowing through the motor cannot exceed the nameplate rating. On a direct-drive system, the motor should not be changed, however, the speed of the motor may be increased. The blower cannot be changed. - 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.
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Page 15: First Fire
BURN WOOD ONLY! First Fire: Set the wall thermostat to 90°F. Make sure the switch for the draft blower is in the ON position. Place several crumpled newspapers on the grate with some dry kindling layered on top of the papers, then ignite the newspaper. -
Page 16: Draft Blower
because if the ash pan is allowed to remain inside the furnace during operation, it will become dangerously hot to touch, block the flow of air under the grates and reduce the efficiency of the furnace. 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. -
Page 17: Power Failure
• Activate and toss a Chimfex™ Dry Chemical Chimney Fire Extinguisher into the firebox. • Close the ash door, fuel door and slide cover on the draft motor. • Alert entire household and prepare to evacuate if necessary. • 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. -
Page 18: Furnace Diagram With Parts List
Furnace Diagram PARTS LIST ITEM PART DESCRIPTION FC1500 PART NUMBER FC1700 PART NUMBER WAF-ADHD WAF-ADHD ASH DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY WAF-FDHD WAF-FDHD FUEL DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FURNACE SHELL FC15SHELL FC17SHELL SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY FCE-15SP FCE-17SP DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR FCDB FCDB ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE- SIDE WAF-002 WAF-002 ELECTRICAL CONTROL ASSEMBLY... -
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 FC1700 PARTS LIST ITEM PART DESCRIPTION... -
Page 20: Blower Motor Assembly Diagram
Blower Motor Assembly Diagram PARTS LIST ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER BLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY FCBH MOTOR CAPACITOR FC3610J370 BLOWER MOTOR FC3SPMK... -
Page 21: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Diagram FAN LIMIT CONTROL (FCFLC) ORANGE YELLOW WALL THERMOSTAT (FCTHERM) BLACK FCTRAN-E YELLOW FCRELAY-E FC3SPSWITCH RELAY 3 SPEED SWITCH 120V AC/24V AC TRANSFORMER RED (LOW) FCDBSWITCH-E DRAFT MOTOR BLUE (MED) 120V AC ON/OFF SWITCH POWER SUPPLY BLACK (HI) WHITE BLACK WHITE... -
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: • This can be checked by turning the thermostat to a temperature • Defective wall thermostat. setting that is higher than the temperature in your home.
- 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: • 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. In masonry flues, mortar loss rising properly.
- 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. •...
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Page 27: Warranty Information
Problem: Cannot hear or detect changes in blower motor speed. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Your motor has bearings so it • Refer to information in the manual on page 13 to understand the runs smoothly and quietly. operation of the blower motor. Warranty Information CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED WARRANTY: EXTENT OF COVERAGE: This warranty covers any Fire Chief Furnace FC1500 and FC1700 sold in the United States and Canada. - Page 28 Purchase and Service Information Please complete this information following the purchase of your product. This information is required when requesting Customer Service and/or when processing Warranty Claims. Please reference this page when requesting Customer Service. Customer Information: Purchased From: Name: Dealer/Store: Street Dealer/Store Phone #:...
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