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- Page 1 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE WOOD AND COAL BURNING OUTDOOR FURNACE MODEL FCOS1600D Manufactured by: Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis, MO 63132 1-800-875-4788 MADE IN USA REVISION III Tested to the MAY 2013 UL391 Standard...
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Page 2: Save These Instructions
Fire Chief Industries 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 Installation Installing Electrical Components Grounding Furnace Chimney Pipe and Anchor Plate Installing the Anchor Plate Chimney Clearances and Installation Bypass Damper Wood Storage and Care The Initial Firing Hot Air Duct and Cold Air Return Installation Burying Ductwork Types of Installations Central Duct Connections... -
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 Installation
Fire Chief Furnace to a flue that is servicing ANY other appliances. The Fire Chief Furnace may be placed outdoors or indoors. If outdoors, it must be placed on a level, non-combustible base, preferably a 4’ x 8’ concrete pad, as close to the home as clearances to combustibles permit – but do not place the furnace more than 25 feet from the house. -
Page 6: Grounding Furnace
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 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 WITH OTHER BRANDS. -
Page 8: Chimney Clearances And Installation
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 9: Wood Storage And Care
DRY WOOD WILL PRODUCE HOTTER FIRES AND INCREASE BTU OUTPUT. IMPORTANT: FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR CUSTOMER SERVICE ISSUES, DO NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER, CALL FIRE CHIEF AT 1-800-875-4788. The Initial Firing: Do NOT connect the furnace to your ductwork at this time. Build a small fire – DO NOT fill the firebox to full capacity during the initial firing. - Page 10 • 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.
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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 113 square inches. An optional air filter box (FCOSFB) is available for purchase at Fire Chief. -
Page 12: Types Of Installations
182° F. With your furnace in an “Interconnection Arrangement” the wood or coal-burning furnace should be upstream from the central furnace. The Fire Chief Furnace warm air supply should never be connected to the return air for the central furnace. -
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 FCOS1600D model, 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 spin draft controls and DO NOT add fuel (either wood or coal), which will allow the fire to die. -
Page 17: Creosote Formation
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 18: Maintaining Your Furnace
DO NOT RETURN TO THE DEALER, CALL FIRE CHIEF AT 1-800-875-4788. ALWAYS: • Locate the Fire Chief Furnace on a level, solid, non-combustible surface. • Follow local codes concerning installation requirements. • Connect power cord to a grounded 110 outlet. - Page 19 CAUTION: HOT SURFACES. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. DO NOT TOUCH DURING OPERATION. 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. •...
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Page 20: Furnace Diagram With Parts List
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Page 21: Furnace Parts List
Furnace Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION FC1600D ASH PAN DRAWER FC16-B FURNACE SHELL FCOS16SHELL PANEL SIDE OUTER RIGHT FC16-2 STARTER COLLAR 10” FCOS10COLLAR BLOWER HOUSING BASE FC16-38 STARTER COLLAR 12” SNGCLR12 BLOWER HOUSING COVER FC16-37 FAN LIMIT CONTROL BOX FCFLC OUTER BACK PANEL FC16S-4 INNER TOP PANEL FC16S-5... -
Page 22: Blower Motor Assembly Diagram
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 FCOS1600 OUTDOOR FURNACE FAN LIMIT CONTROL ORANGE BLACK BLACK 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLOWER 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: Circulation blower will not turn on. Possible Causes: Remedies: • Remove fan limit control cover and look for the word “Caution.” If it • Defective fan limit control. is upside down, replace fan limit. Problem: Excessive dirt accumulation surrounding air registers in the home. Possible Causes: Remedies: •...
- 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. 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
• Name and address of the dealer where the unit was purchased Fire Chief Industries warranties the firebox to be free of defects in material and workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase. The firebox warranty will be prorated after one (1) year at a rate of 25% of the retail cost in effect per year after the first year; 50% of the retail cost the following year, and so on.
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