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- Page 1 Fire Chief Wood Burning Furnace Owner’s Manual VOLUME I July 2007 Victorian Sales ANUFACTURED BY 1808 Larkin Williams Road Fenton, MO 63026...
- Page 2 Every effort has been made to insure that your FC300 will arrive in perfect condition. Any visible damage should be noted on the freight bill at the time of delivery. If upon unpacking your FC300 you find damage has 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
Table of Contents Exploded Drawing of FC300 ............4 Parts List ..................5 Wiring Diagram ................6 Assembly Instructions ..............7 Installation of Blower ..............7 Optional Components ..............8 Flue Diagram ................. 9 Installation Specifications / Location ..........10 Ducting / Flue Specifications ............ -
Page 4: Exploded Drawing Of Fc300
Model 300 Parts Diagram... -
Page 5: Parts List
FC300 Exploded Parts List iption Item # Descr QUANTITY Firebox Assembly Ash Drawer Assembly - FC3AD Fuel Door Pins Circulation Blower with Cord - FC300BM Fuel Door Assembly - FCFD Right Side Cabinet - FC3RS Left Side Cabinet - FC3LS Cabinet Top - FC3TOP Fuel Door Gasket 1/2"... -
Page 6: Wiring Diagram
FC300 FC300 FC300 FC300 FC300 Complete Wiring Diagram Complete Wiring Diagram Complete Wiring Diagram Complete Wiring Diagram Complete Wiring Diagram... -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
If your inspection reveals a discrepancy, contact your supplier for help. NOTE: For your convenience your FC300 has been factory assembled and pre-wired. BLOWER MOTOR 1. Align main circulating blower into position at the bottom of the furnace and bolt securely into place using 4 each 1/4"... -
Page 8: Optional Components
8" round hot air duct. It should be positioned as close to the plenum opening of the FC300 as practical. Press the female end of the damper over the FC300 furnace collar or male end of the duct pipe. When properly positioned, the arrows on the air flow decal point "away"... -
Page 9: Flue Diagram
Flue Recommendations 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 10: Installation Specifications / Location
DO NOT connect your FC300 Wood Furnace to any flue that services ANY other appliance. Your FC300 Wood Furnace must be placed on a non-combustible floor. If your FC300 is an add-on or supplemental heat source, position it as close to the chimney as possible. -
Page 11: Ducting / Flue Specifications
WARNING • NEVER use galvanized pipe in your flue connection - it produces poisonous gases when subjected to extreme temperatures. • USE only “Class A” Masonry or manufactured “Class A” All Fuel Chimney for your Model 300 to prevent creosote accumulation.. •... -
Page 12: Performance / Firing Fc300
NOTE: OVER-FIRING OR DELIBERATE ABUSE CAN CAUSE THE FRONT FACE OF THE FURNACE TO CRACK FROM EXPANSION WHEN VERY HOT AND CONTRACTING WHEN FURNACE COOLS DOWN. OVER-FIRING CAN READILY BE ASCERTAINED UPON INSPECTION AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. FIRING YOUR UNIT: First close the ash drawer, adjust both spin drafts to a fully opened position. -
Page 13: General Operation / Ash Removal
GENERAL OPERATION: FLASHBACK When opening the fuel door during operation, wait ten seconds after releasing the first latch, then proceed to the fully open position. The dual latch system has been incorporated as a safety feature designed to eliminate the possibility of gaseous ignition. Laboratory testing has determined that when incomplete combustion occurs, the partially spent fuel sometimes concentrates large amounts of poten- tially hazardous gases within the fire chamber. -
Page 14: Serial And Model Registration Information
As an added precaution, periodic flue inspections are recommended during the heating season to deter- mine if creosote formation has occurred. For safety and efficiency, it is recommended that the venting system be inspected and cleaned prior to each heating season. Always keep your wood covered year round. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY PROBLEM • Wood has rotted or has been laying Inspect the wood for obvious signs of 1. Bugs found in wood. around for an extended insect infestation such as burrows or period of time. holes and avoid using if possible. Do not store indoors. - Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SUGGESTED REMEDY PROBABLE CAUSE 5. Odor detected in home The odor should disappear after a • There is an oil film that has re- during initial firing. few hours of usage. mained on the steel after the manu- facturing process.
- Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY PROBLEM • There is an obstruction outside the Remove obstruction. chimney, such as a tree. • Flue is located too close to the peak Relocate flue termination or of the roof or does not rise above it to increase height as required.
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY 9. Excessive dirt accumulation • Filter not installed. Install filter kit. surrounding air registers in the home. • Filter not installed. Install filter on return air. • Excessive dirt accumulation in air Replace air filter. filter.
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY • Underfiring has caused low Install a flue gas thermometer and flue gas temperature. maintain a minimum stack tempera- ture between 300° and 400° F. • Insufficient flue draft. See remedy #6. • Using uninsulated stove pipe DANGER: NEVER use non-insu- for the chimney flue, especially lated stove pipe as chimney.
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Page 20: Warranty
If you are unable to receive satisfactory service from your local dealer, write Victorian Sales and include all pertinent information, including a daytime phone number and a detailed description of the type of problem you are having and Fire Chief Technical Service will contact you.
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