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- Page 1 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE WOOD AND COAL BURNING OUTDOOR FURNACE MODEL: FCOS1800D, FCOS2200D Manufactured by: Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis, MO 63132 1-800-875-4788 MADE IN USA REVISION VII Tested to the OCTOBER 2013 UL391 Standard...
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Page 2: Save These Instructions
Fire Chief Furnace for use on this furnace. Be sure to complete and return your warranty card within 30 days of purchase in order to activate warranty coverage on your furnace. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Furnace Clearances and Operation Bypass Damper Installing the Anchor Plate Chimney Location and Clearances Wood Storage and Care Furnace Installation Installing Electrical Components Grounding Furnace Hot Air Duct and Cold Air Return Installation Burying Ductwork Types of Installations Central Duct Connections Mobile Home Down Draft Furnace Connection... -
Page 4: General Information
Abnormally cold weather could reduce the burn time. Your Fire Chief Furnace is designed to be either a supplemental or central heating source for your home. This wood and coal burning furnace may be installed in parallel with a properly operating electric, gas or oil-fired central furnace, listed or certified in accordance with a nationally recognized safety standard, and within clearances specified on Fire Chief Furnace nameplate. -
Page 5: Furnace Clearances And Operation
Furnace, ensure the chimney you purchased will fit the anchor plate. Guy wire brackets are attached to the sides of the Fire Chief Furnace. A heavy gauge of stainless steel wire can be purchased from your dealer or at a local hardware store to use as guy wire to help support your chimney. Attach the appropriate chimney pipe lengths to the adaptor plate finishing with a chimney cap. -
Page 6: Bypass Damper
The bypass damper has several purposes: starting the fire, improving the efficiency, and cleaning the chimney. When starting a fire in the Fire Chief Furnace, you must pull the rod out for a stronger draft during ignition. Once the fire has started, close the bypass, which allows the secondary combustion chamber to engage, increasing the furnace’s operation to peak efficiency. -
Page 7: Installing The Anchor Plate
INSTALLING THE ANCHOR PLATE: Note: Check with your dealer for the anchor plate that connects to Class A HT2100 chimney. IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU FOLLOW THE NEXT STEPS, ENSURE THE ANCHOR PLATE YOU RECEIVE MATCHES YOUR CHIMNEY PIPE, AS CHIMNEY PIPE IS NOT GENERIC AND WILL NOT INTERCHANGE. -
Page 8: Wood Storage And Care
• Always consult local building inspectors for codes concerning the installation of your furnace. • Always have access to a backup generator, 2000 watt minimum. • Use Class “A” HT 2100 All Fuel 6 Inch Chimney for your Fire Chief Furnace. • Never use galvanized pipe in your flue connection. -
Page 9: Installing Electrical Components
• Never burn plastics, wood products containing glue, or wood that has been treated with chemical preservatives in your Fire Chief Furnace. The combustion of these substances may release harmful, toxic gases. • NEVER UNPLUG THE FURNACE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. THIS WILL CAUSE THE FURNACE TO OVERHEAT. If it is too warm in the house, lower the temperature on the thermostat;... -
Page 10: Grounding Furnace
3. Align the fan limit control box with the gasket to the 4 holes on the back of the furnace with four #10 x ¾” screws for a watertight seal. Draft Motor Limit Hot Air Supply Blower Motor Transformer for Fan Limit Thermostat Wire Control... -
Page 11: Hot Air Duct And Cold Air Return Installation
10 inches round or 79 square inches. The Fire Chief Furnace must be installed with a cold air return system. The system must be a minimum of 12 inches to readily transfer the cold air back to the furnace. If desired, a cold air filter box may be constructed with a minimum opening of 225 square inches. -
Page 12: Types Of Installations
Connect the duct with a 45° elbow or at an angle so the hot air from the Fire Chief Furnace is delivered down stream. This will ensure proper airflow into the duct system. -
Page 13: Mobile Home Down Draft Furnace Connection
In a mobile home with a down draft furnace, do not attach the hot air duct from the Fire Chief Furnace to the hot air plenum, doing so will cause the heat to rise through the central furnace instead of going through the duct work. -
Page 14: General Operation
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... -
Page 15: First Coal Fire
For the FCOS1800D and FCOS2200D models, 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. Firewood should be cut at least one full season prior to the time of its intended use for optimum heat output. -
Page 16: Disposal Of Ashes
In the case of a power failure, connect your Fire Chief Furnace to a generator immediately. If the heat dump release lid should open, do not continue to burn the furnace. DO NOT UNPLUG THE FURNACE. Close the draft dampers and set the wall thermostat to the lowest possible temperature. -
Page 17: Draft Blower And Spin Draft
Draft Blower and Spin Draft: The front draft blower plays an important role in the operation of your Fire Chief Furnace. When the wall thermostat calls for heat, the draft motor turns on and supplies fresh air into the firebox producing a hotter fire, which in turn provides more heat in the heat chamber. -
Page 18: Maintaining Your Furnace
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 19 • Operate with fuel door or ash drawer open. • Use gasoline, oil, or any other flammable liquid to start or maintain the fire. • Burn garbage, plastic, wood containing glue or wood that has been treated with chemical preservatives. •...
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Page 20: Furnace Diagram With Parts List
Furnace Diagram RIPTION ANEL, RIGHT) ER COLLAR 10") SING BASE) OLLAR 12") SING COVER) TROL BOX) PANEL) ANEL) LID INNER PANEL) PRING BRACKET) ANEL) CHANNEL) GHT INNER PANEL) ANEL, LEFT) SEMBLY) 50 CFM) - Page 21 Furnace Parts List...
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Page 22: Grate System Diagram
Grate and Fire Brick Diagrams FCOS1800D FCOS2200D Blower Motor Assembly Diagram PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION BLOWER WHEEL BLOWER HOUSING MOTOR CAPACITOR BLOWER MOTOR PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION BLOWER WHEEL BLOWER HOUSING MOTOR CAPACITOR BLOWER MOTOR... -
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 24: 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 25 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 26 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 as available, fuel the furnace with smaller loads. This will cause the pine.
- Page 27 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 28 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.
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Page 29: Warranty Information
If you are unable to receive satisfactory service, please contact Fire Chief with all pertinent information including daytime phone number and a detailed description of the type of problem you are having. Fire Chief technical service will contact you as soon as possible. Call...
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