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- Page 1 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE WOOD AND COAL BURNING INDOOR FURNACE MODELS: FC500E, FC700E, FC1100E Manufactured by: Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis, MO 63132 1-800-875-4788 MADE IN USA REVISION III Tested to UL391 NOVEMBER 2012 Standards...
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Page 2: Save These Instructions
Every effort has been made to ensure that your Fire Chief Furnace 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 Furnace you find damage has occurred during transit, notify your supplier immediately. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Draft Blower Creosote Formation Creosote Prevention Chimney Fire Warning Power Failure Furnace Diagram with Parts List Grate System Diagram - FC500E Grate System Diagram - FC700E Grate System Diagram - FC1100E Blower Motor Assembly Diagram Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting Warranty Information DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL OF THE REQUIRED COMPONENTS. -
Page 4: General Information
Forced Hot Air Circulation: The plenum size of your Fire Chief Furnace must not be reduced to less than 12 inches in diameter or 113 square inches, and must provide a minimum of 18 inches between the top of your Fire Chief Furnace and the main trunk connection. The plenum attached to the furnace must be constructed of metal. -
Page 5: Assembly Of Unit
1-800-875-4788 FOR FASTEST SERVICE, PLEASE DO NOT GO BACK TO THE DEALER. DEALER DOES NOT CARRY REPLACEMENT PARTS. 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 2. -
Page 6: Filter Box
3. Assemble the following parts using 6 #10 sheet metal screws. Both “B” and “C” panels should fit inside of “D” and “A” panel flanges. Attach “D” (bottom panel) to “B” (side panel with electric) and “C” (side panel). After the top and sides are assembled, attach ”A”... -
Page 7: Draft Blower
5. Mount the forced draft blower with 3 ¼-20 x 3/4 inch bolts (provided). 1/4-20 Screw 1/4 - 20 Bolt 6. Attach Fan limit with 3 #10 screws in pre-drilled holes. 7. Mount the electrical control center with 4 #10 screws (provided). Fan Limit Control: Fan Limit thermostat To install, remove cover, attach with... -
Page 8: Chimney Types And Recommendations
Chimney Types and Recommendations See Diagram on page 8. Safety requirements demand that your Fire Chief Furnace be connected to “Class A” HT2100 All Fuel, or stainless-lined masonry chimney ONLY. By definition, “Class A” refers to either a lined masonry chimney or all fuel factory-built chimney. Although experts have expressed differing opinions as to which system is the best, it is a matter of what you find most suitable. -
Page 10: 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 11: General Operation
Types of Wood to Use: We advise using only dry, seasoned hardwoods in your Fire Chief Furnace rather than high resin woods such as pine. Firewood should be cut at least one full season prior to the time of its intended use, for optimum heat output. Firewood should be stacked to provide a free flow of air between the logs, thus allowing more rapid seasoning of the wood. -
Page 12: First Wood Fire
Finally adjust the wall thermostat and draft blower cover to a comfortable setting. Ash pan must remain out of furnace during operation. 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. -
Page 13: Loading Wood
Finally, due to the wide variety of temperature ranges during the winter, you may experience periods when it is not necessary to fully load the fire chamber in order to maintain an overnight burn. Your Fire Chief Furnace will operate at the highest efficiency by adding fuel in amounts needed to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home. -
Page 14: Disposal Of Ashes
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. If ash build-up occurs at grate level, it will cause premature failure of the grate system, voiding the warranty on the grates. -
Page 15: Chimney Fire Warning
• 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, follow these steps: • Ensure that the bypass rod is pulled out, allowing heat to go up the chimney. -
Page 16: Furnace Diagram With Parts List
BLOWER ASSEMBLY TOP PANEL SMOKE DAMPER ROD LEFT SIDE PANEL DOOR HINGE PIN FUEL DOOR ASSEMBLY AIR CONTROL DAMPER KNOB PARTS LIST TOTAL COMMON ITEM FC500E ITEM FC700E ITEM FC1100E ITEM ITEM QUANTITY ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBERS NUMBERS NUMBERS NUMBERS Ash Door Assemply... -
Page 17: Grate System Diagram - Fc500E
PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER ROLLER GRATE BASE ROLLER GRATE SUPPORT ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION BASE-SHORTEST FC000 ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION-SHORTEST Grate System Diagram - FC500E FC000 ROLLER GRATE FC000 ROLLER GRATE HANDLE FC500E PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER ROLLER GRATE BASE... -
Page 18: Grate System Diagram - Fc1100E
PARTS LIST PART NUMBER Grate System Diagram - FC1100E ROLLER GRATE BASE ROLLER GRATE SUPPORT FC000 ROLLER GRATE FC000 ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION BASE FC000 ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION-SHORT ROLLER GRATE EXTENSION BASE-SHORT FC000 ROLLER GRATE HANDLE FC1100E PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER ROLLER GRATE BASE... -
Page 19: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring Diagram INDOOR FURNACE FAN LIMIT CONTROL ORANGE YELLOW WALL THERMOSTAT BLACK YELLOW RELAY 3 SPEED SWITCH 120V AC/24V AC TRANSFORMER RED (LOW) DRAFT MOTOR BLUE (MED) 120V AC ON/OFF SWITCH POWER SUPPLY BLACK (HI) WHITE BLACK WHITE BLACK GREEN 3 SPEED BLOWER... -
Page 20: 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 21 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 rocker switch on control • Replace rocker switch. center. • Defective wall thermostat. •...
- Page 22 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 23 Problem: Down draft on chimney caused by one or more of the following. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Cast iron damper in “CLOSED” • Open damper. position. • 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.
- Page 24 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. • Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper ducting •...
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Page 25: Warranty Information
• The name / address of the store from which you purchased the furnace Fire Chief Industries warranties the firebox and cast iron grates to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the liftetime of the original purchaser. Intentional misuse or abuse causing burn through of the cast iron components voids all warranties. Over firing the furnace will cause the front face to crack and is not covered by the warranty.
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