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- Page 1 FIRE CHIEF FURNACE WOOD AND COAL BURNING INDOOR FURNACE MODEL FC300F Shown with optional filter box installed. Manufactured by: Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis, MO 63132 1-800-875-4788 MADE IN USA REVISION II Tested to the OCTOBER 2012...
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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 dealer immediately. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Disposal of Ashes Creosote Formation Creosote Prevention Chimney Fire Warning Power Failure Furnace Diagram with Parts List Grate System Diagram - FC300F 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
RECOMMENDATION: Purchase Chimfex™ Dry Chemical Chimney Fire Extinguisher. These are readily available at most stove shops and hardware stores. Smoke detectors should be installed on all levels of your home. Having a fire extinguisher in the furnace room or area is strongly recommended. OPEN/CLOSE RETURN DAMPERS RETURN AIR DUCT... -
Page 6: Optional Filter Box
Optional Filter Box for FC300F: The optional filter box may be added to your FC300F. With the addition of the filter box, the return air will be filtered before it passes through your furnace, eliminating dust and airborne dirt. Additionally, the life of the blower motor will be increased since the filtered air passing through the blower is cleaner. -
Page 7: Blower Assembly / Thermodisc
(included) to firmly attach the filter box to the sides of the furnace. Installation of Blower Assembly The FC300F blower assembly requires the following assembly to complete the installation on your furnace. The components are included with your furnace. -
Page 8: Chimney Types And Recommendations
Regardless of your choice of chimney type, for model FC300F, a minimum 6-inch diameter chimney is needed. In order to create the most effective draft, the chimney size should not exceed 12 inches, with a maximum .08 water column inches of draft. - Page 9 When using a brick chimney, you must line the entire chimney with stainless steel liner. The liner must be the correct size for the furnace. (FC300F: 6 inch liner) The diameter of the chimney stack should be consistent throughout length of the chimney...
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Page 10: Duct Runs
Duct Runs Ductwork should be designed so the external static pressure does not exceed .02 water column inches while developing air velocities of 450 - 600 feet per minute at the registers. The heat outlet area should never be less than 12 inches round or 113 square inches. The furnace can be installed with a cold air return system, or the return air can be drawn from the basement. -
Page 11: Installation Of Optional Equipment
The Back Draft Damper may be installed in either a vertical or horizontal section of the 8”round hot air duct. It should be positioned as close to the plenum opening of the FC300F as practical. Press the female end of the damper over the FC300F furnace collar or male end of the duct pipe. -
Page 12: 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 13: First Wood Fire
Within 30 to 40 minutes, adjust the spin draft and the damper to obtain optimum performance. 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 14: First Coal Fire
Starting the First Coal Fire: Burning coal is much harder than burning wood. There is more care and work in building and maintaining a coal fire than a wood fire. Anthracite is the best coal to burn, due to its long even burn with higher heat output and clean burn quality but is more difficult to manage than Bituminous coal. -
Page 15: 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. -
Page 16: Power Failure
Power Failure: In case of power failure, to prevent your Fire Chief Furnace from over-heating and causing damage to the electrical components, do NOT add more fuel (coal or wood) to the firebox. There is no warranty on electrical components damaged due to power failure. -
Page 17: Furnace Diagram With Parts List
PARTS LIST Furnace Diagram DESCRIPTION ITEM NUMBERS FURNACE SHELL FC3 SHELL ASH PAN FC3AP RIGHT HAND SKIN FC3RH FILTER BOX FCFB3 FURNACE BLOWER FC300 BM TOP SKIN FC3TOP DUCT CONNECTOR FC8C BRICK' 9" LONG HTFB FC11041 BRICK, 13-1/2" LONG WOOD GRADE GRATE FCWG THERMO DISCONNECT SWITCH FCTD110... -
Page 18: Grate System Diagram - Fc300F
Grate System Diagram - FC300F PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION PARTS LIST GRATE ITEM DESCRIPTION GRATE BRICK-13.5 INCHES LONG BRICK-13.5 INCHES LONG BRICK-9 INCHES LONG BRICK-9 INCHES LONG PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION BLOWER HOUSING BLOWER MOTOR BLOWER WHEEL INLET COLLAR MOTOR CAPACITOR... -
Page 19: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram FC300F WIRING DIAGRAM FAN MOTOR WIRE NUTS POWER CORD MOTOR WIRING WIRE COLOR CODE L1 - Black (Line Cord) L2 - White (Line Cord) FAN CONTROL L3 - Black (Fan Motor) SWITCH L4 - White (Fan Motor) L5 - Black (Fan Control Switch) -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: Circulation blower will not turn on. Remedies: Possible Causes: • Defective fan thermodisc switch. • If the blower fails to run, replace the fan thermodisc switch. • Defective motor. • Contact your supplier for replacement. • Improper wiring. •... - Page 21 Problem: Excessive dirt accumulation surrounding air registers in the home. Possible Causes: Remedies: • Smoke discharge from loading • Insufficient draft, see #10. door while refueling. • Furnace is not connected to • Connect to return air duct system. return air duct and is drawing dirt from furnace room floor and disbursing it throughout home.
- Page 22 Problem: Rapid accumulation of creosote in furnace and flue. Possible Causes: Remedies: • Completely avoid using if at all possible. • Use of high resin wood, such as pine. • Under-firing the furnace has • Install flue gas thermometer and maintain stack temperatures caused low flue gas temperature.
- 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 5 years from the date of the original purchase. The cast iron grates are warranted for 5 years so long as the furnace is operated safely in accordance with the owner’s manual.
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