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- Page 1 Wood and Coal Burning Furnace Model 500, 700 and 1100 Owner’s Manual Volume X Revised August 2003 Victorian Sales Manufactured by 1808 Larkin Williams Road Fenton, MO 63026...
- Page 2 Every effort has been made to insure that your Fire Chief 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 you find damage had occurred during transit, notify your supplier immediately. Your supplier will advise you as to what actions must be taken to correct the problem.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
T T T T T able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents Assembly Instructions ..................4 Furnace Components Placement ................. 5 Installation Filter Box .................... 5 Parts Diagram ...................... 6 Parts List ......................7 Wiring Diagram .................... -
Page 4: Assembly Instructions
3. Attach the thermostat to the wall using #18 two thermostat wire (not included). It is recommended that you locate the Fire Chief thermostat as near to the original gas or electric thermostat as possible 4. Examine the shaker grate assembly to verify that it has not loosened during transit. It should be... -
Page 5: Furnace Components Placement
FIRE CHIEF FURNACE FIRE CHIEF FURNACE FIRE CHIEF FURNACE FIRE CHIEF FURNACE FIRE CHIEF FURNACE Attach Fan Limit with 3 - #10 screws in the holes provided. Mount the 4X4 Junction Box with 2 - #10 screws provided. Mount the Forced Draft Blower with 3 - 1/4-20 X 1/2"... -
Page 6: Parts Diagram
Models 500,700,1100 Parts Diagram... -
Page 7: Parts List
FIRE CHIEF P FIRE CHIEF P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST FIRE CHIEF P FIRE CHIEF P FIRE CHIEF P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST ARTS LIST ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY Firebox Assembly Ash Door Assembly Ash Pan Assembly Rope Gasket for Ash Door 1/2"... -
Page 8: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 9: Installation Of Optional Equipment
12" round hot air duct. It should be positioned as close to the plenum opening of the Fire Chief as practical. Press the female end of the damper over the Fire Chief Furnace collar or male end of the duct pipe. When properly positioned, the arrows on the air flow decal point "away"... -
Page 10: Flue Recommendations
Flue Recommenda Flue Recommenda tions Flue Recommenda tions tions tions Flue Recommenda Flue Recommenda tions The termination cap should be designed to inhibit down-draft- ing without restricting the ex- Chimney experts have determined that the flue ter- haust discharge. mination should be at least 2' above the highest portion of the roof that is within a 10' radius of the flue. -
Page 11: Specification/Location
DO NOT connect your Fire Chief Wood and Coal Furnace to any flue that services ANY other appli- ance. Your Fire Chief Wood and Coal Furnace must be placed on a non-combustible floor and position it as close to the chimney as possible. -
Page 12: Ducting/Fuel Requirements
FORCED HOT AIR CIRCULATION: The plenum size of your Fire Chief must not be reduced to less than 12" (twelve inches) and must provide a minimum of eighteen inches between the top of your Fire Chief and the main trunk connec- tion. -
Page 13: Initial Firing/General Operations
NOTE: Your new Fire Chief is capable of producing a very high output of Btu’s. Do not fuel your furnace to capacity upon initial firing. Instead we recommend becoming thoroughly familiar with your Fire Chief before operating at full capacity. -
Page 14: General Operation
ASH REMOVAL: In order to remove ashes from your Fire Chief, open the Ash Door and slide the Ash Pan to the rear of the furnace. Remove the Ash Pan from the furnace and dump the ashes into an AIRTIGHT METAL container. -
Page 15: Creosote Prevention
Always keep your wood covered year round. Dry wood will produce more Btu output and a longer burn time. For your convenience, you may which to record the following information: Fire Chief Model Number: ______________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________________________________________ Dealer where purchased: ______________________________________________________... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTED REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE PROBLEM Inspect the wood for obvious signs • Wood has rotted or has been laying 1. Bugs found in wood. around for an extended period of time. of insect infestation such as burrows or holes and avoid using if possible. - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY 4. Circulation blower . . . • Defective Blower. Contact your supplier for replace- ment. ONTINUED • Improper wiring. Review wiring diagram. If wired cor- rectly, seek professional assistance. Remove cover on fan limit and check 5.
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTED REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE PROBLEM • is sufficient to vaporize the 7. Odor detected . . . residue. ONTINUED Connect to return air duct system. • Unit is not connected to return air 8. Smoke from the fire chamber and is drawing smoke fumes from the is puffing back through forced flue.
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY • Flue is located too close to another Relocate Flue termination. building. • Obstruction in chimney. Check entire chimney system includ- ing stove pipe run. Utilize chimney cleaning device to remove any for- eign matter.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY 12. Excessive dirt accumula- • Smoke discharge from Always pull exhaust by-pass rod tion surrounding air registers in loading door during reloading completely forward before opening the home. loading door. •...
- Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY 14. Rapid accumulation . . . ter, thereby reducing the accumu- lation of creosote. ONTINUED • Use of highly resined wood, Completely avoid using if at all pos- such as pine. sible.
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Page 22: Warranty Information
(5) years from date of purchase. The cast iron grates, fuel door, ash door, cast iron front and rear baffle are warranted from breakage for the life of the Fire Chief Furnace so long as the furnace may be operated safely in accordance with the owner’s manual. Cast iron grates and air baffle are not covered by warranty for burn through caused by the accumulation of ash build-up.
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