Fire Chief FC1000, Manual

Page 1: ...CE WOOD BURNING INDOOR FURNACE MODEL FC1000 Manufactured by Fire Chief Industries 10950 Linpage Place Saint Louis MO 63132 1 800 875 4788 MADE IN USA Certified to UL391 Sept 2010 CSA B366 1 2014 Revision IV August 2018 ...

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Page 3: ...ored to dry will produce more BTUs and higher heat output than wood that has a higher moisture content Wood with higher moisture content will create creosote in the chimney and cause flue fires There should be no alteration of the Fire Chief Furnace in any way as this will void the UL391 safety listing and affect the operation of the furnace This will also void the warranty of the unit Fire Chief ...

Page 4: ... Damage 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 that damage has occurred during transit notify your dealer immediately Your dealer will advise you what actions must be taken to address the problem Disclaimer Not...

Page 5: ...eral Information Location and Installation Assembly of Unit Blower and Housing Filter Box Chimney Types and Recommendations Duct Runs General Operation 10 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 Types of Wood to Use First Fire Loading Wood Disposal of Ashes Draft Blower Creosote Formation C C reosote Prevention himney Fire Warning 13 15 16 17 18 Power Failure Furnace Diagram with Parts List Blower Motor Assembly Dia...

Page 6: ...r oil fired central furnace listed or certified in accordance with a nationally recognized safety standard and within clearances specified on the nameplate When in a parallel installation the static pressure of the central furnace plenum may not exceed 0 15 water column inches and the maximum setting on central furnace limit switch is 182 F With the Fire Chief Furnace in an Interconnection Arrange...

Page 7: ... plenum coming off the top of the appliance can only go up or horizontal to connect into the main supply duct Never run the plenum down as this will create a heat buildup in the furnace causing the blower to short cycle and damage the blower motor and will not be covered under warranty This is not a down draft furnace and not to be installed as one If you do not have a basement and the plenum cann...

Page 8: ... 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 circulation blower using 4 20 bolts and nuts Line up the blower with the pre drilled holes on the backside of the furnace firmly attach with the screws provided 2 Attach blower to the left and right mounting brackets 1 4 20 Bolt Four Places 1 4 20...

Page 9: ...on blower Make sure the filter box is tightly pressed to the back of the furnace Use 4 1 4 bolts included to firmly attach the filter box to sides of furnace Panel A Panel B Panel C Panel A 8 Sheet Metal Screw Filter Box 1 4 Bolts The filter box requires one 20 x 20 x 1 filter not included but available at most hardware and home centers See diagram for proper installation filter box With the conne...

Page 10: ...connections thereby reducing the possibility of creosote leakage from the joints Always install a T with clean out cap to the chimney outlet on the back of the furnace This allows for easier cleaning of the chimney system When using a masonry chimney you must line the chimney with a stainless steel liner The stainless steel liner will keep the chimney temperature hotter for better draw and signifi...

Page 11: ... discharge When using a brick chimney you must line the entire chimney with stainless steel liner The liner must be 6 for the FC1000 The diameter of the chimney stack should be consistent throughout the length of the chimney The chimney size should be at least as large as the exhaust stack on the furnace but not more than twice its size The chimney stack should have a built in airtight clean out W...

Page 12: ...SS THAN 6 inches 150mm ON OIL ELECTRIC OR GAS FURNACES DO NOT CONNECT TO A DOWNFLOW FURNACE DO NOT CONNECT DUCTWORK SO THAT A REVERSE FLOW IS POSSIBLE OPERATE THE GAS OIL ELECTRIC FURNACE PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL OPERATE SATISFACTORILY WHEN NEEDED CERTIFIED FOR INSTALLATION WITH APPROPRIATE DUCTWORK CONFIGURATIONS ONLY DO NOT RELOCATE OR BYPASS ANY OF THE SAFETY CONTROLS IN THE ORIGINAL...

Page 13: ...content Also seasoned wood will be a noticeably lighter weight than green wood and generally has darker ends with cracks or splits visible Use extreme caution when opening the door during operation temperatures are extreme Wait at least 10 seconds after releasing the latch and then proceed to the fully open position Opening the door in this manner is designed to eliminate the possibility of gaseou...

Page 14: ...ed with chemical preservatives in your furnace The combustion of these substances may release harmful toxic gases Do Not Burn Garbage Lawn clippings or yard waste Materials containing rubber including tires Materials containing plastic Waste petroleum products paints or paint thinners or asphalt products Materials containing asbestos Construction or demolition debris Railroad ties or pressure trea...

Page 15: ...r furnace This type of occurrence is usually symptomatic of heat demands in excess of furnace capacity Contact an authorized professional to determine if your Fire Chief Furnace has been improperly sized for your home The heat output range according to B415 1 10 testing is 25 000 to 75 000 BTUs per hour Loading Wood When opening the fuel door during operation always wait 10 seconds after releasing...

Page 16: ...moval When wood is burned slowly it produces compounds in exhaust smoke which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cooled chimney flue of a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely dangerous fire in the chimney The chimney connector and the chimney should be ...

Page 17: ...er to the nameplate on furnace for additional information WARNING RISK OF FIRE Do not operate with the 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 material within marked installation clearances Inspect and clean flues and chimney regularly THIS IS A WOOD BURNING FURNACE AND SHOULD NOT BE ALTER...

Page 18: ...R HANDLE ASSEMBLY WAF FDHD 3 1 FURNACE SHELL N A 4 2 SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY FCE 10SP 5 1 BLOWER ASSEMBLY FC3SPMOTOR 5a 1 BLOWER MOTOR FCDD037P 5b 1 BLOWER HOUSING FCBH 6 1 FILTER BOX BOTTOM WAF FBB 7 2 FILTER BOX SIDE WAF 10FBS 8 2 FILTER BOX TOP BOTTOM WAF 10FBT 9 1 TOP PANEL FCE 10TP 10 2 STARTER COLLAR SNGCLR8 11 1 GRATE WAF 10CG 12 1 ASH PAN WAF 10AP 15 ...

Page 19: ...Blower Motor Assembly Diagram 2 16 2 1 2 3 PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM BLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY 1 1 BLOWER MOTOR SERVICE KIT 1 2 MOTOR CAPACITOR 1 3 PART NUMBER FCBH FC3610J370 FC3SPMK ...

Page 20: ...CONTROL FCFLC WALL THERMOSTAT FCTHERM 120V AC 24V AC TRANSFORMER RELAY DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR FCDB BLOWER MOTOR FC3SPMOTOR 120V AC POWER SUPPLY WHITE BLACK GREEN BLACK WHITE RED RED RED YELLOW BLACK ORANGE WIRING DIAGRAM 17 FCRELAY E FCTRAN E ...

Page 21: ...rates during operation Screw on squirrel cage is not tight Check squirrel cage alignment and position so that it does not drag on the housing during rotation then tighten the screw sufficiently to fasten the squirrel cage securely to the shaft Possible Causes Remedies Balance weights on squirrel cage have become dislocated You may attempt to adjust the weights yourself to obtain an acceptable bala...

Page 22: ...on page 3 Possible Causes Remedies Excessively long run of stove pipe from furnace to flue Relocate the furnace so the horizontal run does not exceed 5 feet and has a 2 inch rise per foot The run should not contain more than 2 elbows Replace with a larger flue providing a minimum of 50 square inches but not more than 100 square inches of draft area If the flue is within these specifications check ...

Page 23: ...rmostat to call for more heat more often which will initiate the running of the draft blower Consequently the fires will be hotter thereby reducing the accumulation of creosote Install flue gas thermometer and maintain stack temperatures between 300 and 400 F See 9 DANGER Never use uninsulated stove pipe as chimney It must not be used on the inside of your home due to high stack temperatures which...

Page 24: ...here is an obstruction outside chimney such as a tree Flue is located too close to the peak of the roof or does not rise above it to provide the proper draft 9 Problem Odor detected in home during initial firing There is an oily film that remains on the steel after the manu facturing process Firing the furance has raised the tempera ture of the fire box to a level that is sufficient to vaporize th...

Page 25: ...ation in the manual relating to the proper installation procedures or contact your local heating and cooling contractor Refer to information in the manual relating to the proper ducting procedures or consult your local heating and cooling contractor Check and replace filter Proper filter size is 20 by 20 by 1 Furnace room may be too airtight Install an aperture to the outside consisting of a minim...

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Page 27: ... from this warranty In order to exercise the aforementioned warranty a certified professional must determine the appliance part to be defective He or she must submit a written statement to Fire Chief Industries detailing an assessment of the problem This assessment MUST be accompanied by substantiating proof of purchase dated invoice bill of sale cancelled check or payment record model and serial ...

Page 28: ...essing Warranty Claims Please reference this page when requesting Customer Service Customer Information Purchased From Name Dealer Store Street Dealer Store Phone City Date Purchased State Zip Installed By Phone Installation Date Product Information Model Installation Location Serial Physical Address Notes City State Postal Code Maintenance Service Record Date Services Performed By ...